Nefesh B'Nefesh
News and updates about Nefesh B'Nefesh
Nefesh B’Nefesh ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’ launches
Grants to be awarded to Olim looking to create change and improve Israeli society and the communities in which they reside.

NBN helps South Korea prepare for reunification
Nefesh B’Nefesh hosts delegation from South Korean Ministry of Unification teach how Jews from all over the world are integrated into Israel

Getting real about Aliyah: Olim kids ask questions
Schools across Israel celebrate Aliyah Day with ceremonies, projects, activities centered around Olim and their contributions to country.

Watch: Leaving USA to join the Israeli army
57 future lone soldiers were among 239 North American Olim who arrived in Israel on Wednesday. Arutz Sheva met them.

Watch: Arutz Sheva greets new Nefesh B'Nefesh Olim
Arutz Sheva greeted the 239 new immigrants who arrived in Israel on Wednesday on a special Aliyah flight chartered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Watch: 239 new Olim come home
Watch as 30 families, 90 children, 17 singles, 57 future lone soldiers and 2 National Service volunteers arrive in Israel.

Post-Holocaust suitcase comes to Israel
Rabbi Kenneth Brander describes making Aliyah with suitcase his parents took from DP camp after the Holocaust.

Watch: From JFK to Ben Gurion
Arutz Sheva accompanies immigrants on their journey from JFK to Ben Gurion.

'There are no greater heroes than the Olim'
Arutz Sheva speaks with Consul General Dani Dayan as new Olim leave for Israel.

Wave of the future: Over half the newest immigrants are under 17
Over half of Wednesday's newest immigrants are children, and 35% of the immigrants will reside in Israel's periphery.

Watch live: 232 Olim arrive in Israel
232 North Americans are arriving in Israel on Wednesday morning on a special Aliyah flight chartered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

92-year-old Holocaust survivor fulfills lifelong dream
Nearly 71 years to the day after immigrating to US from post-war Europe, Jack Nasielski joins his children and grandchildren in Israel.

Couple celebrates 71st wedding anniversary by making Aliyah
Chicago natives, ages 93 and 91, immigrate to Israel this past Wednesday 'We finally decided to make Israel our permanent home.'

2018 Bonei Zion Prize recipients announced
This is the fifth year of the Bonei Zion Awards, which recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim who have made huge contributions in their fields.

Samaria community 'Yakir' comes to New York
Residents of Yakir have taken upon themselves the goal of absorbing as many Jews immigrating to Israel from the US and Canada as possible.

Aliyah: 'Sometimes you have to follow your dreams'
'I teach people to "Stand with Israel", and I decided to put into practice what I preach.'

Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Fair - moving to Israel the easy way
Nefesh B’Nefesh hosts annual ‘Mega Aliyah Fair’ in NYC for nearly 1,500 prospective immigrants to Israel.

Joe Lieberman's granddaughter makes Aliyah
Granddaughter of former US Senator Joe Lieberman immigrates to Israel today from Atlanta, Georgia. 'Why would I live anywhere else?'

Nefesh B’Nefesh to host annual ‘Mega Aliyah Fair’ in NYC
Nefesh B'Nefesh plans mega event for March 11, Arutz Sheva will be on the spot, providing full coverage.

Liberman: They came from around the world to serve the IDF
Annual event serves as a one-stop shop for lone soldiers to complete their errands. 'These lone soldiers are all valuable in their own way.'

Caring for Israel’s defenders:
Nefesh B’Nefesh - FIDF ‘personal errands day’ for Lone Soldiers
All essential government agencies whose services are needed by Lone Soldiers were concentrated under one roof in one intensive day.

Nefesh B'Nefesh grants awards to 20 immigrants
Special award ceremony honors immigrants who create change, impact Israeli society and engage the immigrant community.

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes year with 196 Olim in 1 day
Total number of Olim from North America in 2017 is 3,633.

Will new IDF policies keep doctors from immigrating to Israel?
Under new guidlines, doctors moving to Israel would be forced to serve for two years in the IDF. 'No more doctors will move here.'

500 new immigrants gather to learn about housing opportunities
Israel Communities Fair, a first of its kind, brings representatives from over 40 communities to help Olim find their dream neighborhood.

Nefesh B'Nefesh holds Thanksgiving event at Jerusalem's shuk
Jerusalem Olim come together to network, eat turkey and drink beer in honor of US holiday.

Nefesh B'Nefesh to hold multiple fairs across North America
NBN will hold fairs in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, South Florida, and Atlanta, providing information to those looking to explore aliyah.

Will Israel's Hi-Tech scene bring Jews home?
Nefesh B'Nefesh and Keren Kayemeth L'Israel event in NYC highlights tech opportunities in Israel's north, south, and in Jerusalem.

Aliyah event in NYC highlights tech opportunities in Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael event in NYC highlights tech opportunities in Israel's north, south and in Jerusalem

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’
NBN seeks the next generation of business leaders and innovators 'to change the face of Zionism and Israel.'

The Chabadnik who held a water war in the middle of Manhattan
Meet Meir Kay, a young Jew from New York who spearheaded a project to cheer and inspire everyone via online videos.

WATCH: From goodbye tears to the joy of landing
Arutz Sheva accompanies new immigrants to Israel, from before they take off in New York to the joyous moment they land in Israel.

Watch: 233 people change their lives forever.
Special: Web star Meir Kay's vlog from the recent Nefesh B'Nefesh flight of 233 new immigrants.

Special: From tears of departure to joy of arrival
Watch: Arutz Sheva accompanied Nefesh B'Nefesh immigrants from the emotional parting at JFK to the burst of joy upon landing in Israel.

'There's so much room to innovate and initiate'
California family moving to Israel finds surprising reasons to 'go south.'

Watch: New olim arrive in Israel
Watch as 233 new immigrants, including 70 lone soldiers, touch down in their new home, Israel.

New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF
Over 200 new immigrants to fly from NY to Israel, including dozens of lone soldiers.

Israel to welcome 68 lone soldiers
223 North American immigrants, including 68 lone soldiers, arrive in Israel on Tuesday.

Watch: Hundreds celebrate the 4th of July - by moving to Israel
Arutz Sheva meets with the 201 exhausted - but excited - new immigrants to Israel from the US and Canada.

Watch: 201 North American immigrants land in Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh brings 201 new immigrants to Israel from the United States and Canada.

Saluting Anglo immigrants for contributing to Israel
Nefesh B’Nefesh awards immigrants from English-speaking countries for making a 'major impact' on the Jewish State.

Seven olim receive Bonei Zion Prize for contributions to Israel
NGO Monitor head among 7 English-speaking olim awarded Silvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize for contributions to Israel

Parents of lone soldiers offered subsidized tickets to Israel
El Al and Nefesh B'Nefesh offer flights at reduced cost to families who cannot afford to visit their children serving in the IDF.

WATCH: 'No matter who's president, it's always time for aliyah'
Arutz Sheva speaks with potential immigrants about their decision to move to the Jewish homeland.

'Immigration to Israel - because of Israel'
NBN official to Arutz Sheva: No connection between Trump administration, anti-Semitic incidents and Jews' interest to immigrate to Israel.

'Good education options for parents making aliyah with children'
Head of English-speaking high school in Jerusalem says parents have no need to fear making aliyah with older children.

Record interest in aliyah at New York event
NBN aliyah fair attracts record crowd of 1,500 attendees. 'Each and every one of you has a special place in Israel.'

Nefesh B’Nefesh to host largest ever Aliyah Fair
Nefesh B'Nefesh to host largest ever Aliyah Fair in Manhattan next week as interest in moving to Israel grows.

Over 1,500 lone IDF soldiers gather for personal errands day
Over 40 representatives from various government departments, NGOs, agencies assist lone soldiers with all bureaucratic requirements.

20 Lone Soldiers Make Aliyah on Hanukkah
72 Olim landed at Ben Gurion Airport this morning, including 20 future Lone Soldiers - ‘present-day Maccabees.’

Nominations open for prize recognizing English-speaking olim
Nominations open for Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize.

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens 2 new centers
Nefesh B'Nefesh will open two new centers in Israel to help new immigrants.

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.'

Watch: Israel greets 233 new olim
The second summer flight of Nefesh B'Nefesh has landed in Israel. Arutz Sheva covers the event.

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

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.
