Aliyah & Absorption

Vayeshev: Eternally United

Vayeshev: Forgetting, Remember

Jewish US Boxing Champ in Israel: G-d Gave me the Ability to Box

Prize-winning Jewish American boxer Dmitriy Salita arrived in Israel and spoke about his mission - promoting Israel and Judaism through sports

New Aaron Razel & Yerachmiel Ziegler CD celebrates Shabbat

Interview with Jerusalem musicians Aaron Razel and Yerachmiel Ziegler who team up on an upbeat new CD that celebrates Shabbat.

End of an Era: Arkia Breaks El Al Monopoly on New Immigrants

End of an era: El Al has lost its monopoly on flying immigrants to Israel, after Arkia wins the right to bring them from the Ukraine and France.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Yemen's Jews: Come Home to Israel

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef has called on the remaining Jews in Yemen to immigrate to Israel. Most of the remaining community is planning to leave soon.

Jewish bands Rockiah & Yood to play Jerusalem

More bands are emerging in Israel who mix rock music with Judaism. Rockiah and Yood both incorporate Torah lyrics and Jewish musical themes.

Bat Mitzvah Gift – Bikes for Ethiopian Immigrants

New Yorker Shantal Kash decided to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah by giving 100 bikes to Ethiopian immigrant children.

Sigd Ethiopian Festivities at Petach Tikvah School

The Sigd holiday of Ethiopian Jews was held 3 days early in Petach Tikva when the Education Minister attended celebrations at a school there.

Memories from "Magic Carpet" - 1949 Immigration of Yemen Jewry

60 years ago, thousands of Yemenite Jews were flown to Israel. David David, who was 16 then, tells the story of the "Magic Carpet" airlift.

Sharansky: No Clash in Identity, Human Rights Values

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky says universalism and freedom do not contradict Jewish identity and the aspiration for a Jewish State.

‘Bleeding Hearts Making Israel a Country of Goyim and Criminals’

Israel was founded as a Jewish State, but a former legislator warns “bleeding hearts’ are making the country a refuge for non-Jews and criminals.

'Israel won't Be Sudan No. 2'

Knesset subcommittee on foreign workers demands explanations from government on delay in building border fence.

Jewish Agency: More Aliyah - No Budget Cuts

Aliyah, immigration to Israel, is on the rise, and the government has refrained from slashing the absorption budget, says a Jewish Agency official.

New Aliyah Service for Tourists Who Want to Immigrate

The Jewish Agency has come up with a way to streamline the process for tourists who wish to immigrate while they are in Israel.

From Kaifeng to Kibbutz: Chinese Descendants of Jews Come Home

For the first time, a group of seven descendants of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China has moved to Israel.

Claiming a Stake in Jewish History

English-speaking Jewish youth from America and Israel join together to build Samaria, claim a place in Jewish history.

The Message of Sukkot

Bnei Menashe Celebrate Sukkot in Northeast India

The Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India was able to celebrate Sukkot with lulavim and etrogim from Israel, shipped by Shavei Israel.

Sukkot Means Aliyah

Shas MK: Ease Conversion for IDF Soldiers of Jewish Descent

MK Rabbi Chaim Amsalem of Shas undeterred by flak over plan to ease the conversion into Judaism of descendants of Jews, if they served in the army.

Engines for Change

Eretz Yisrael Atones

Jewish Bloggers Conference

Jewish bloggers met in Jerusalem Sunday for the 2nd International Jewish Bloggers Convention. Full video coverage.

Photo Essay: The Ingathering Continues

More than 200 new Israelis arrived home Tuesday, including two who got engaged with the blessing of the entire crowd at Ben Gurion Airport.

New Housing In Israel May Lower Prices

In a bid to lower apartment prices, the Housing Ministry has offered land for sale for over 5,000 housing units around the country.

Healing Our Broken Hearts

Reaching Out to Lone Soldiers

A coalition of groups reaches out to help lone soldiers make the transition to civilian life.

Last-Minute Solution to Petach Tikva School Crisis

The Education Ministry, the city of Petach Tikva, and local schools have reached a last-minute deal to absorb 100 immigrant pupils.

Planeload of Jews Land and Declare Israel Their New Home

An El Al jet touched down early Wednesday morning with 366 Jews who kissed North America goodbye and continue their lives in Israel.

Planeload of Jews Land and Declare Israel Their New Home

An El Al jet touched down early Wednesday morning with 366 Jews who kissed North America goodbye and continue their lives in Israel.

No Alternative to Israel

Re'eh: Separating Tithes

Caravan Living: The Four Seasons

Christian Russian TV Station to Broadcast in Israel

A new Christian Russian-language TV network to be inaugurated next month hopes to spread its message to a million new-immigrant homes in Israel.

Photo Essay: Signs of the Time of Ingathering

Another Aliyah flight arrived Tuesday bringing 238 North American Jews. This photo essay gives you a glimpse of the great moment -- through signs.

Poll: Russian Immigrants Tougher on Arabs, Stronger on Yesha

A new survey reveals that a whopping 77 percent of immigrants from the Former Soviet Union support the transfer of Arabs out of the Jewish State.

From USA to IDF: 55 New Immigrants to Fight for Israel

Fifty-five new immigrants from US and Canada will start their new lives “at home” by enlisting in the IDF.

Rabbi Moshe Chait Passes Away

Rabbi Moshe Chait, founder of the Jerusalem branch of Yeshivat Chofetz Chaim, passed away erev Tisha B'Av. He was 87 years old.

Maccabiah 2009: Baseball Comes to Israel

The Maccabiah games are in Israel and the great American pastime has come along as well with division games as part of the Maccabiah games.

150 New Immigrants Arrive Straight from Sao Paulo

For the first time, a direct El Al flight from Brazil brought 150 new immigrants to Israel Wednesday. A rise in Latin American Aliyah is expected.

Maccabiah Games Stirs Up Zionism, Controversy

Israel's version of the Olympics is stirring up Zionist feelings and political controversy among Jewish athletes from around the world.

Feeling the Aliyah

This past Monday, July 6th, Israel welcomed Nefesh B'Nefesh's first Aliyah flight of 2009 at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Migron Residents Don’t Accept Gov’t’s Adam Plan

Housing Ministry planned for over 500 homes in Migron, residents say, and “we see no reason to cut short this Zionist enterprise.”

Rabbi Riskin Explains 'Resurrection' Remarks

A Christian Embassy video features Rabbi Shlomo Riskin using language that some Jews charge is theologically problematic. Rabbi Riskin explains.

Sharansky to Head Jewish Agency

Natan Sharansky has been unanimously chosen as the next head of the Jewish Agency.

New Housing Campaign for Immigrants

A new month-long campaign from the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption makes more public housing available.

Program for Caucasus Jews Celebrates Seven Years of Success

The Pnima program, which helps Jewish single mothers and their children from Caucasus, celebrates seven years of success.

Making a Life in Israel

Vayechi: Conclusion and Renewal

Vayetze: What Maturity Means

Lech Lecha: Save the Planet!

Nitzavim: Israel Returns to G-d

Eikev: Loves for Eretz Yisrael

Ekev: A Land of Milk and Honey

Arab Nations Perpetuated the Refugee Problem