Aliyah

First Batch of 250 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

First group of Bnei Menashe land in Israel from northeastern India; more than 200 to follow.

French Aliyah Skyrocketing Amid Growing Anti-Semitism

Jewish Agency official estimates up to 5,000 French citizens leaving for Israel in 2014 - a new record.

Aliyah from Ukraine Spikes

A total of 762 Jews from Ukraine arrived in Israel in the first four months of the year, compared to 315 in the first quarter of 2013.

European Jewry is Doing What Hitler Couldn't

312% Rise in French Aliyah in First Months of 2014

Amid rising anti-Semitism, more French Jews are interested in studying in and moving to Israel than ever before.

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Minister Tells Rabbis 'Leave Europe Or Disappear'

Ben-Dahan tells European rabbis at conference intermarriage in Israel under a thousandth, in Europe figure is 80%.

Knesset Proposes Aliyah Holiday Bill

Proposal for 'Yom Haaliyah' introduced as national celebration of Jewish immigration, enshrining core principle of Aliyah.

Aliyah Event Draws Hopes for The Future

Arutz Sheva interviews participants in this week's Nefesh B'Nefesh event to ask: what draws you to move to the Jewish homeland?

More than 1,000 Attend Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Event in New York

More than 1,000 attend the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Mega event in Times Square, part of a week of Aliyah Fairs in seven major cities.

Push to Shorten IDF Service for New Immigrants

Committee discusses 'fast track' for IDF service for new immigrants in light of program to bring French Jews to Israel en masse.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Seminars Planned for 7 North American Cities

'Aliyah Fairs' to feature workshops on common Aliyah issues, meetings with representatives from plethora of organizations.

US Dentists Take Licensing Exam For Aliyah

Record number of dentists take exam to expedite entry to Israeli job market after aliyah, in new Nefesh B'Nefesh initiative.

Mistaken stats corrected

3,504 New North American Immigrants to Israel in 2013

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption corrects error in calculations - and declares that North American Aliyah is actually rising.

Pro-Israel Conference Says 'No' to French Anti-Semitism

JNF/KKL sponsors conference responding to escalating anti-Semitism in France presenting options for mass French Aliyah.

Keeping it Kosher on Master Chef

Arutz Sheva interviews Rabbi Josh Steele, a religiously observant UK immigrant on Master Chef - who is spreading a beautiful message.

Wife of Knesset Speaker Edelstein Passes Away

Tatiana Edelstein, aliyah activist, Hebrew teacher and engineer, passes away at 63 from serious illness.

Video Campaign Target Yiddish Hareidi Aliyah

YouTube campaign by World Mizrachi movement, initiated by Jeremy Gimpel, calls on hareidi to immigrate to Israel - in Yiddish.

Families Reunited as Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

Bnei Menashe aliyah continues as organizers hail 'ingathering of the Exiles'; grandfather meets 13 grandchildren for the first time.

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

Nationalist Aryeh King distributes thousands of fliers to Muslim residents of the capital, explains Torah directives.

Aliyah Levels Up: 19,200 New Immigrants in 2013

Statistics reveal immigration to Israel is on the rise. Overall increase at 7% since 2012.

Pictures: 38 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Make Aliyah From India

'Historic' flight of Bnei Menashe landed in Ben Gurion yesterday amid tears and celebrations.

Government to Encourage Greater French Aliyah

Three-pronged program to encourage mass aliyah of Jews from France. Focus on housing, jobs, education.

Spotlight: From Iran to the IDF

Until 18 months ago, S. lived in her Iranian Jewish community and dreamed of making Aliyah. Now, she is serving in Israel's Border Police.

New Plan Aims to Bring Olim, Returning Israelis to Periphery

Scheme will help will the absorption of families of returning Israelis and new immigrants to areas in northern and southern Israel.

NBN Aliyah Conference Targets Medical Professionals

NBN conference in NY provides aliyah info to students and professionals, special seminar to expedite licensing for medical professionals.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Brings Olim All Year Round

Nefesh B’Nefesh is well-known for its summer flights, but the organization brings olim all year long. The latest group arrived on Tuesday.

Young Turkish Jews Flee Growing Anti-Semitism

Senior member of Israel's Turkish Jewish community says Islamist AKP party fanning the flames of hatred.

Government Approves New Aliyah for Indian 'Lost Jews'

The Shavei Israel organization, which assists “lost Jews,” will be allowed to bring 899 Bnei Menashe Jews from India to Israel.

A New Dating Site For People Already In Love With Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh and SawYouAtSinai team up to produce a dating site to connect aliyah-minded singles.

Anticipation Mounting for Ramat Givat Zeev Sales Event in U.S.

For the first time, all professionals involved in the project will be in the United States to help buyers select and design their new homes.

Moving without Packing: Guided Aliyah

Each year, around 1,000 people of all backgrounds already in Israel make aliyah via Nefesh B'Nefesh's "Guided Aliyah" program.

Hundreds Land in ‘Final’ Ethiopian Aliyah

Thousands protest for more aliyah of "Falashmura" Ethiopians as"‘final" flight touches down; Yesh Atid MK is on their side.

German Neo-Nazis Protest 'Political Refugee Center'

Neo-Nazi and anti-immigration groups clash with counter-protesters, bringing issue to the fore in the run-up to elections.

Customs Prevent Oleh From Smuggling Illegal Knives and Alcohol

55-year-old American who recently moved to Israel was suspected this week of smuggling 82 commando knives and several bottles of alcohol.

It's All About the Color: New Olim Get Tips for Their New Homes

Ruth Nachshon, interior architect and designer, gives olim (new immigrants) tips on how to design their new Israeli home.

Young Couple Making Aliyah from Pittsburgh Wins $10,000

The Nefesh B'Nefesh organization encouraged young American couples to share their aliyah dreams and enter the "Wedding Gift Challenge".

Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel

In a secret and complex operation, the Jewish Agency brought a group of 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel.

New Immigrants Ready to Open a New Chapter

Aliyah means "A lot of push-ups, a lot of sit-ups and a lot of running,” exuberant new immigrants tell Arutz Sheva.

Soldier Olim Told: 'Israel Salutes You!'

“After two months in the IDF you will feel that you were born here in Israel,” assures JNF Head.

Live Video: The Soon-to-be IDF Soldiers Arrive

Watch live stream from Ben Gurion Airport as the 2nd summer flight of Nefesh B'Nefesh arrives and the Olim are greeted to Israel.

Jerusalem and Binyamin are 'Booming', Says Real Estate Agent

Real estate agent Shlomo Ben-Zaken: Buying homes in Jerusalem and Binyamin is "the best investment in the world."

50th Nefesh B'Nefesh Flight: Soldiers' Aliyah

Around 331 new immigrants - including 125 IDF recruits - will be arriving in Israel on board the 50th Nefesh B’Nefesh Charter Aliyah Flight.

Otniel Welcomes New Olim

The Jewish community of Otniel, south of Hebron in the Judean Hills, is growing - and looking to attract religious-Zionist immigrants.

OU - Not Only About Kashrut Supervision

Rabbi Avi Berman, Director General of the OU, explains how the organization helps immigrants and IDF soldiers.

'Don't Be Afraid of the Israeli Bureaucracy'

Josie Arbel, director of klita and programs at AACI, gives olim tips on how to ease their absorption into life in Israel.

Bennett: Bring Immigrants While Strengthening Diaspora Jews

Minister Bennett: Aliyah is important, but some Jews are not going to move to Israel and the Israeli government must support them as well.

Jerusalem Hosts "Mega Aliyah Event"

Arutz Sheva TV talks with Gidon Katz, the man behind "The Event 2013", which helped new and veteran immigrants find their feet in Israel.

Zionism, With a ‘Big Z’

The big momentum in Jewish activism in America today, says Jewish National Fund CEO Russell F. Robinson, is the "Big Z" - Zionism.

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In Pictures: Record-Breaking Aliyah Flight

Arutz Sheva follows record-breaking "Children's Aliyah" - from New York's JFK, until its emotional touchdown in the holy land

Record-Breaking “Children’s Aliyah Flight” Touches Down

Gilad Schalit accompanied 231 North American Olim aboard this summer’s first Nefesh B'Nefesh charter Aliyah flight.

Watch Live: 'Childen's Flight' of Aliyah Arrives

Tune in as the Nefesh B'Nefesh flight of new immigrants arrives at the Ben Gurion Airport. Welcome Home!

Record Breaking 'Kids' Aliyah' Flight to Arrive Monday

Gilad Schalit will be on board Nefesh b'Nefesh flight LY3004, along with a record-breaking 106 children in 41 families

Likely Soon: U.S. Visa Requirement to be Waived for Israelis

Israeli citizens are likely to be able to soon enter the U.S. without a visa - unless President Obama quashes a bill to allow it

Pioneers of the Periphery: Olim of the South

A new wave of English-speaking Olim is heading to Israel's periphery and enjoying a genuinely southern welcome.

A Home in Israel - The Dream of All American Zionists

Organizers hope that new project in Jerusalem will encourage more American Jews to make aliyah.

Don’t Hesitate – Make Aliyah!

Yeshiva University’s newest graduates speak about aliyah. ‘There’s no place in the world like Israel.’

Strong Starts: Academic and Professional Opps for Young Olim

More and more students and young professionals are thinking Israel and tasting success.

Keynote Address at YU Commencement to Focus on Aliyah

Rabbi Joshua Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh will deliver the keynote address at Yeshiva U’s 82nd Commencement.

‘Amazon Jews’ on Their Way to Israel

Hundreds of ‘Amazon Jews’ are planning aliyah.

Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Aliyah Challenge

New online contest offers jobs, cash prizes to American Jews making their home in Israel.