Aliyah

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.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

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.

Video: Visiting Seminary Students Tour Military Cemeteries

Visiting US seminary students toured military cemeteries on Israel’s Memorial Day, speaking and listening to IDF soldiers and commanders.

Greeting Party for 80 New Immigrant 'Lone' IDF Soldiers

Minister of Immigrant Absorption greeted 80 new olim joining the IDF at a special gathering in Jerusalem.

High Tech, Low Tech and No Tech

Employment opportunities in the Start-Up Nation.

Online 'Webinar' To Help Jewish Youth Join the Israeli Army

Tune in this Sunday for an online interactive live streaming video on moving to Israel and joining the Israeli Defense Force.

Nefesh B'Nefesh: A Decade of Bringing Jews Home to Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh leaders: Most olim ask about jobs and schooling. There are amazing opportunities in Israel.

Video: Resident of Katzrin, Promoting Aliyah to Northern Israel

Arutz Sheva spoke with Meirav Passik, a resident of the community of Katzrin in the Golan Heights.

Video: Israel's Consul General Addresses Olim

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ido Aharoni, took part in the aliyah event at Times Square in Manhattan this week.

JNF: After Infrastructures, It's Time to Work on Human Resources

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) has joined forces with Nefesh B’Nefesh to promote aliyah to Israel.

'I Feel Like I'm a Better Person in Israel'

Shira, Esther, Brooke, Leah and the Glicks talk to us from the Nefesh b'Nefesh orientation at Times Square.

Mega Aliyah Fairs Across America Attract Thousands

NBN, Jewish Agency, JNF and Israel’s Ministry of Immigrant Absorption host series of Aliyah events.

Review: A Financial Guide to Aliyah and Life in Israel

Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second Term

PM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency.

The Real Deal: Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Aliyah Events

Thousands of Aliyah-minded Jews get ready to attend Aliyah Mega Events in New York, Baltimore, Washington, Miami, Toronto and Montreal.

Obama's 'State of Union' Set for Feb. 12

President Barack Obama will give his annual "State of the Union" address to Congress on February 12, the White House announced Friday.

Italian Parliamentarian, Journalist Plans Aliyah

Italian Parliament Member Fiamma Nirenstein says she won’t run for re-election at the Chamber of Deputies. Instead, she’s moving to Israel.

Israel Now Has 6 Million Jews

The number of Israeli Jews passed the emotional 6 million mark in November, and the total population will pass 8 million in February.

Last Jews in Ethiopia Prepare for the Promised Land

Ethiopia may be the only country in the world where all of the Jews move en masse to Israel. The last of the “wanderers” on the way.

Naale Elite Academy Turns Jewish Children into Israeli Adults

Naale enables young Jews to study at an exclusive, top quality academy while learning to be independent, self-sufficient and resilient.

3-Day Jerusalem Housing Fair in USA

Looking for your dream home in Jerusalem? Leading Israeli housing company holding fairs in Brooklyn, Monsey and LA.

NY ‘Immigrant Soldier” Wins Award for Excellence

Meir Shovovits was spending a year of Torah study in Israel three years ago. Afterwards, he enlisted and now is awarded for excellence.

Nefesh B'Nefesh to Hold Special Conference in New York

The special conference, organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Jewish Agency for Israel, will focus on careers and life in Israel.

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