Aliyah

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens 2 new centers

Nefesh B'Nefesh will open two new centers in Israel to help new immigrants.

250 Ukrainian immigrants arrive in Israel

250 new immigrants arrived from the Ukraine Tuesday with the assistance of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ).

No Jewish mother left behind

'Birthright for Mothers' organization begins new campaign to bring women from countries with high levels of anti-Semitism to Israel.

213,913 new Israelis this year

Interior Ministry reports 186,923 babies born in Israel since last Rosh Hashanah, In addition, 26,990 immigrants made Aliyah.

'Eritrean migrants can return home safely'

Swiss investigation confirms Eritrean 'refugees' may return to home country safely.

The parsha and current events: Mussar for Elul

Aging parents and aliya: Two mitzvahs with one move

6000 new immigrants in Israel this summer

6,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel this summer, with more than 150 Naaleh students and 30 olim to arrive tomorrow from Ukraine.

Her grandmother hid their Judaism

Fleeing the violence of Ukraine, 211 new olim disembarked at Ben Gurion today. 'We knew we had Jewish roots but did not have the documents.'

Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil war

As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport.

Watch: American immigrant Yonatan Razel sings of triumph

Yonatan Razel, who won ACUM's Song of the Year in 2013, has done it again with his new hit single "Neve Tela'ot."

'Dutch Jewish community is unsustainable'

Dutch Jewish leaders claim the future of Jewish life in the Netherlands is grim.

President Rivlin welcomes new Israelis

'I know the decision to make Aliyah is not easy, leaving behind family and friends. But we are all here to support you and help you.'

Nefesh B'Nefesh founder to new immigrants: 'You are our comfort'

In the wake of the Jewish national mourning day of Tisha B'Av, Nefesh B'Nefesh founder praises 50,000th immigrant: 'You are our comfort.'

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

The latest aliyah flight from North America will carry 233 immigrants, including 75 IDF soldiers, and NBN's 50,000th immigrant

Baby's future to be determined by DNA test

Immigration authorities wanted to deport baby who arrived at airport with Israeli woman claiming to be her mother, court orders DNA test.

Watch: Israeli town gives American immigrants a special welcome

Moreshet, in the far north of Israel, prepared a special welcome video for the Weisel family, who just made aliyah from New Jersey.

In wake of terror wave: 145 make Aliyah from France

Fleeing recent terror wave and rising anti-Semitism in France, 145 people make Aliyah from Paris, Marseilles, Toulouse, Lyon and Nice.

Jewish Agency interim report shows drop in French aliyah

Jewish immigration from France to Israel decreased by 32 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to the corresponding period last year.

Oren, Lipman join forces to improve absorption of Anglos

New immigrants' caucus will work towards legislation to address needs of English speakers.

Nurse inspired by Dafna Meir makes aliyah

Young American inspired by Dafna Meir, the nurse who mas murdered near her home in Otniel, to make aliya to Israel - to work as a nurse.

Watch: Welcoming American-Jewish 'pioneers' to Israel

218 new olim from North America greeted by Israeli officials, Nefesh B'Nefesh founders; ' pioneers moving to Israel's North and South.'

218 North Americans move to Israel

In an exciting ceremony in Ben Gurion Airport, the first Nefesh B'Nefesh 2016 Summer Flight brings 218 immigrants to Israel.

'Make aliyah regardless of the security situation'

Rabbi Ben Zion HaCohen Kook calls on yeshiva students in Lakewood to study Torah in Israel despite the difficult security situation.

Sharansky: No future for Jews in France

Rising Arab immigration and spiraling anti-Semitism spells the end for Europe's largest Jewish community, Jewish Agency chief says.

Brits prefer Jews over Muslims, Muslims over Roma

Survey found UK more receptive to immigrants than rest of Europe.

The biggest boycotters of Israel

3.2 million immigrants to Israel

Latest aliyah statistics show more American Jews moving to Israel - and their top destinations once they arrive.

Trump: Refugees will stage 2nd 9/11; ISIS pays their phone bills

Donald Trump claims refugees entering America have their phone bills paid by ISIS, will carry out 9/11-style terrorist atrocities.

Olim from 7 countries make Aliyah ahead of Independence Day

Dozens of new immigrants from around the world greeted at airport ahead of Independence Day.

Canada: Fatah is a terrorist group

Canada Federal Court upholds Immigration Division’s ruling that Fatah is a terrorist group.

Houston Jews - Rebuild in Israel!

Terminally ill man allowed to convert after years of struggle

After years of bureaucratic hardship, couple finally allowed to undergo Orthodox conversion, marry and make Aliyah.

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'

Yom HaAliyah was marked on Sunday - and soon it might be an official holiday in Israel.

Homeless Jews

Watch: Aunt and niece - two generations of Aliyah

Arutz Sheva meets a new immigrant and her aunt, who speak about immigration then and now.

Ukrainian olim: 'It is a gift from God to live in Israel'

New olim from Ukraine express their joy at making aliyah. 'Absorption Ministry welcomed us. I feel good. I feel that they care about me.'

Secret Jews to Holocaust survivors to Israelis, in 3 generations

Mukosieiev family makes aliyah from Ukraine, tells how grandmother hid her Judaism, mother survived Holocaust.

Victim of Brussels terror attack to make aliyah

With anti-Semitism on the rise and the specter of terrorism gripping Europe, Belgium attack victim personifies a growing trend.

Massive increase in French aliyah expected despite slow start

Despite a slow start, French aliyah expected to set new record in 2016 as fears of terrorism and anti-Semitism rise.

Secret operation rescues last group of Yemenite Jews

19 new olim landed in Israel last week thanks to secret mission by Jewish Agency. 50 Jews chose to remain in Yemen.

Immigration to Israel plummets by 38% in 2016

Despite the Paris terror attacks in late 2015 and rising anti-Semitism in Europe, immigration to Israel sees big drop in 2016.

Brazilian olim exchange Carnival for Purim

Dozens of olim from Brazil arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, ready to start their new life as Israeli citizens.

Terror wave be damned: Americans are still making aliyah

Arutz Sheva spoke to several prospective olim about their thoughts on terror in Israel, and the upcoming US elections.

US olim start their journey towards life in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh holds Mega Event in New York to help potential olim fulfill their dreams of living in Israel.

'Israel is chasing away skilled immigrants'

MK Naguisa blasts Israeli bureaucracy, claims it prevents skilled immigrants from settling in Israel.

Black-American Jewish rap star makes Aliyah to Jerusalem

3 years after conversion Nissim Black touches down in Holy Land; 'God, Jewish people and land of Israel go together, no one without other.'

Watch: Sisters beaten by anti-Semites join Ukraine aliyah flight

More than 100 Ukrainian Jews return home to Israel Tuesday; 'We came to Israel so that our children can live with dignity.'

Deri invites French Jews to make Aliyah to Israel

Shas chairman visits with Chief Rabbi of France to discuss Jewish concerns following the terrorist attacks in the country.

Knesset predicts 10,000 French Jewish olim this year

Immigration Committee meets European Jewish leaders, anticipates 3,200 olim from US, 7,000 from Russia, 7,400 from Ukraine.

New in Israel? Take financial insight

What olim need to know about retirement planning, insurance, and Israeli pensions.

Jewish women's group: Time to leave US

Lori Palatnik of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project thinks it is time for Jews to send their kids to live in Israel.

Labor voters don't want French Aliyah?

Supporters of Zionist Union and Meretz do not welcome immigration by French Jews, surprising poll finds.

Aliyah from Western Europe highest ever

According to the Jewish Agency figures, nearly 8,000 Olim came from France as a result of rise in anti-Semitism.

Parents of fallen lone soldier make aliyah

Alon and Dalia Carmeli came to Israel after son died in battle, and now their aliyah is official; 'I said I wouldn't leave my child again.'

Statistics show Jewish, Arab fertility rates now even

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics says Israel's population rose 2% in 2015 thanks to birth of 176,700 babies and 28,000 new olim.

Record-setting numbers of new olim arrived in 2015

30,000 people made aliyah this year, largest amount in more than decade. All-time high of 7,900 from France.

Jewish-Christian fellowship hopes to make aliyah more inviting

Revamping the immigration and absorption process has been something that has been needed for decades. IFCJ explains how they aim to do so.

Aliyah to reach 'record high' of 30,000 in 2015

More Jews immigrated to Israel from France than any other country, with Ukraine as a close second.

Immigrants make up one-third of suicides in Israel

Of the 4,806 reported suicides between 2000 and 2013, over 1,600 of them have been at the hands of immigrants.