Aliyah

New: Accelerated Aliyah for 3,000 Jewish doctors

A new reform will speed and aid the Aliyah process for Jewish health professionals due to manpower shortage during COVID pandemic.

WARNING! Lech lecha!

A Jew cannot forge the same connection to Hashem in Ur Kasdim, Haran, Berlin, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, or Palm Beach, as in Eretz Yisrael.

The aliyah and visa crisis is NOT such a “success story”

Israel is proud of a 31% increase in aliya from last year, but that euphoria is somewhat deceptive. Look closer. Op-ed.

Immigration to Israel Increased by 31% in 2021

In time for Aliyah Day, newly-released data shows 20,360 immigrants have moved to Israel so far this year.

Noah, a raven, a dove, and the Democrats

Have Jews really found resting-places for the soles of their feet?

An Extraordinary Argument

In Pesach you said: “Next Year in Jerusalem!” Well, Happy New Year, the bill is due. I look forward to seeing you in Israel. Op-ed.

The way to save the Jewish State

The best New Year Resolution of all is to act to save Medinat Yisrael. It is all a matter of numbers.Op-ed.

Nitzavim - Last Shabbat of 5781

Where is our generation alluded to in the Torah?

Single Girl Who Made Aliyah On Her Own Has A Heartbreaking Story

It was only after the chaotic incident had occurred that Ayala’s heartbreaking secret was accidentally revealed.

The Chofetz Chaim – on his Yahrtzeit

“If we had the capability,” he wrote to his son, “it would be appropriate to buy land and make aliyah to Eretz Yisrael.”

1,912 new olim from North America moved to Israel this summer

2021 shaping up to be a record-breaking year in Aliyah as a 42% increase is expected, with almost 2000 new Olim arriving during summer peak.

161 future Lone Soldiers make Aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh

Approximately 300 future Lone Soldiers are expected to make Aliyah from North America in 2021.

Haaretz writer: US makes you rich - but poor in spirit

Haaretz writer pens touching account of his family's move from the US to Israel, and lauds the 'expansion of the soul' immigrants enjoy.

Over 170 new immigrants land in Ben Gurion Airport

Nefesh B’Nefesh group aliyah flights land during record-breaking aliyah summer months.

You’re focused on the wrong thing

Israel will thrive without Chubby Hubby. What it does need are the good Jews who ate Cookie Dough and Cherry Garcia until this week.Op-ed.

Aliyah season begins with 160 Olim from France

Israel has seen a 137-percent jump in the number of new immigrants from France so far during 2021 compared to the same period last year.

On Tisha B'Av, don’t confuse Torah with Buddhism

Here's one of the basic principles of the Torah - it doesn’t change. And it is meant to be kept in Israel.

Denying Jewish Inheritance

I once met a survivor who said that whoever was in Bergen Belsen for 10 minutes, can justifiably say Hallel every day in Medinat Yisrael.

Can haredi Jews be Jewish Nationalists?

If Galut is really the punishment that it is said to be in the Torah, the Torah must not have foreseen Monsey, NY. Or did it? Op-ed.

Inspirational 'lone soldier' becomes Kfir commander

Sgt. Yossi Nadel of the Kfir Brigade speaks to Arutz Sheva about his life in Israel and his new role as a commander with 12 soldiers.

Man making aliyah gets 'Welcome to Palestine' cell carrier text

British mobile network EE apologized and said it was investigating why he received the text upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

Bring on the Jewish parade!

Jewish jokers, like the Joker of Batman fame, make good out of evil, and evil out of good. Israel is not good enough for them.

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches new Aliyah policy & strategy institute

Ex-MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh to head NBN's new institute aimed at improving Aliyah and absorption of immigrants in Israel.

A letter to my US Rabbi - please don't wait any longer

Think how wonderful it would be to see entire congregations, led by their Rabbis, making Aliyah. Op-ed.

City of spies

The mere fact that Jews are living outside the Land of Israel is a desecration of G-d. Why? Op-ed.

Nefesh B'Nefesh: Aliyah during and after COVID 19

Arutz Sheva speaks to Nefesh B'Nefesh's Marc Rosenberg about how the pandemic has changed aliyah.

The layers of women's lives

The challenges, difficulties and triumphs of English-speaking women living in Israel are told in their own words in a new book. Review.

Aliyah is more important now than ever before - here's why.

"The gates of Aliyah may close permanently." (Dedicated to Shifra Hoffman of blessed memory.)

The Parsha and Current Events: Living the miracle

They returned with a report whose variations appear in today's Torah journals, speeches etc. The message is: Do not go to Eretz Yisrael.

Still the best place to be!

Life in Israel is not easy and a heck-of-a-lot more dangerous than living in Lawrence, Boca Raton or Teaneck. So, what am I doing here?Op-ed

Can both sides be right in a dispute?

Two opposing ideas or opinions can appear to be correct to the same degree but, in fact, only one is true.

Report: These are Sa'ar's conditions for Netanyahu

New Hope chairman reportedly demands that Netanyahu not serve as PM for the first 1.5 years of the next government.

Watch: Aliyah reawakening - 104 new immigrants arrive

With the reopening of the skies, Nefesh B’Nefesh coordinates a dedicated Aliyah flight from JFK to TLV

Why did Tucker Carlson bring up Israel in immigration debate?

Fox News host fires back after ADL accuses him of pushing 'anti-Semitic conspiracy theory' regarding immigration policies.

Students continue to flock to Naale Elite Academy, COVID or not

Lockdowns have upended millions of peoples' lives, especially students who have had studies disrupted and plans for the future put on hold.

Aliyah Wave? Interest in immigrating to Israel from US soars

Despite pandemic-era challenges, number of American Jews considering moving to Israel spikes.

Two vital lessons from the Holocaust

Make sure you learn the lessons from the Holocaust in this article and do whatever you can to make sure they won’t be repeated. Op-ed.

Aliyah and the police state: the misconceptions

Why is Israel often accused of being a ‘police state,’ with this used as a ‘reason’ not to make aliyah?

Argentinian immigration to Israel surges, despite worldwide drop

'Trend toward aliyah is clear and accelerating.' As overall immigration to Israel plummets, number of Argentinian Jews making Aliyah soars.

South American immigrants arrive in Israel

Forty days after they were scheduled to fly, 137 South American immigrants finally land in Israel.

Time to sober up

This growing inability to know good from evil keeps increasing numbers of people from recognizing the threats looming before them. Op-ed

If you work from home why not do it from Israel?

The best-of-both-worlds can be found by finding creative ways to juggle the time difference and challenges while enjoying the benefits.Op-ed

Will the coronavirus interfere with making Aliyah?

The coronavirus should not interfere with Aliyah if the person is careful and informative from reliable sources.

Brothers, it's Purim 2021

Shushan is uncannily like America 2021. Llisten to Marc Bernan sing a Yiddish Purim song about the miracle and make it come true again.

How to move to Israel while working remotely for a US employer

'With so many people working from home, no one is even thinking about where you are,' says attorney who recently immigrated to Israel.

Post coronavirus fear-trauma and Aliyah

The effects of post-coronavirus fears on the current rate of Aliyah.

After the lockdown: Get ready for massive Aliyah

The "leisure time" spent during the lockdown in the Diaspora is best spent planning and preparing for inevitable Aliyah.

'The pandemic encourages Aliyah, but also inhibits it'

The coronavirus brings with it fear and a kind of darkness. As Jews, our light knows how to overcome this darkness as well

Nefesh B'Nefesh 'pained by freeze in Aliyah flights'

Organization that aids immigration from North America and Britain expresses regret over cessation of flights but understands necessity

Diaspora de-programming therapy

Diaspora Jewry needs de-education to erase the impressions affecting mind and heart that make them feel at home. Op-ed.

The United States is falling down

Former Hollywood producer, now a Jerusalemite and frequent Arutz Sheva columnist, sings about US Jewry's future. 'Sing Along' Op-ed.

The best Galus ever

Home is home, and if it isn't everything you want it to be, you need to be there to really change that. Opinion

Women from lost tribe of Menashe to make Aliyah from India

Five women from Bnei Menashe community in India to make aliyah Sunday, with 500 more to immigrate during 2021.

'That's why I wanted to immigrate to Israel so much'

Two women who immigrated to Israel from Baltimore and Philadelphia talk about their unique journey into Israeli society.

Hundreds of Jews from the Bnei Menashe arrive in Israel today

"The Aliyah of the lost tribe of Bnei Menashe after 2,700 years of exile is a modern-day Hanukkah miracle."

Then and forever

Parshat Lech Lecha, Vayera, and Chayei Sarah are the Torah portions of personal departure from America, and our arrival in Eretz Yisrael.

Seizing the opportunity of a lifetime

What was once a Divine obligation to Abraham is now coming to a place where you can pursue your professional and financial dreams.

From the Ark to America

The Midrash sees the Flood as an allusion to Israel’s exile, and Noah’s leaving the Ark, as an allusion to Israel’s return to its Land.

The Christian side of the Abraham Accords?

Blog reveals 'long-promised route to Christian aliyah'.

From Crisis to Prosperity: How to beat COVID-19

COVID-19 has opened a window of opportunity for us to launch the State of Israel an entire generation forward. We can do it. Here's how.