 Jewish school principal who made Aliyah two days ago: 'It was always on my mind'Rabbi Berman, principal of a modern Orthodox school in Michigan, made Aliyah 2 days ago after '40 years of planning.' Group of Nefesh B’Nefesh Olim land as interest in Aliyah reaches record numbersNefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah flight lands at Ben Gurion this morning, signaling a wave of hundreds of new immigrants expected in coming months. A 'youthful' approach to AliyahHow to solve, all at once, the difficulties of Aliyah: acculturation, making a living, learning the language, making friends, and more. Nefesh B'Nefesh receives permit to build new aliya center in JerusalemNew Nefesh B'Nefesh center will help Jerusalem absorb more new immigrants, handle overwhelming interest in immigration, organization says. Nefesh B’Nefesh sees steep rise in Aliyah applications1195 North Americans began Aliyah process in June 2020, three times the number of Aliyah applications which were opened in June of 2019. The Great CallCome now! If there is a new outburst of COVID-19 flights may be reduced. Rabbis and activists in Israel sign a letter to Jewish leaders. Nefesh B'Nefesh reports receipt of over 900 immigration applications in less than a monthIsrael immigration group Nefesh B’Nefesh reports highest number of applications since its founding. Yamina MK: Prepare for mass Aliyah and encourage itMK Ofir Sofer visits Nefesh B'Nefesh and hears about the challenges in wake of a great demand for Aliyah to Israel. Nefesh B’Nefesh signs with EL AL for 14 summer group flightsAliyah organization working to ensure that seats will be available on El Al flights for North American immigrants. Coronavirus patient boards plane to IsraelNew immigrant receives lab results confirming coronavirus from US lab - after arriving in Israel. Nefesh B’Nefesh group Aliyah flight lands following record-breaking Aliyah interest in May51 Olim land at Ben Gurion Airport Tuesday morning amidst an unprecedented spike in Aliyah interest. NBN chiefs congratulate Pnina Tamano-Shata on ministerial appointmentNefesh B'Nefesh founders congratulate Blue and White MK Pnina Tamano-Shata on being appoint Aliyah (immigration) Minister. New immigrant tells Arutz Sheva: 'It's a total miracle I'm here, outbreak sped up process'New immigrant Ayelet Mintz, who arrived in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic, tells about her flight and unforgettable experience. Aliyah Continues: 18 new immigrants arrive on Nefesh B’Nefesh Group FlightThe immigrants were transfered directly into a 14 day quarantine. They range in ages from a one-year-old to a 66-year-old.Aliyah interest surges 50% amid coronavirus pandemicAliyah Continues: 18 new immigrants arrive in Israel on Nefesh B’Nefesh group flight despite coronavirus closures. Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize announces 2020 recipientsAnnual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion prize is awarded to English-speaking Olim who have greatly contributed to the State of Israel 24 people make aliyah, go directly into quarantine24 new olim arrive on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight despite coronavirus crisis, go straight into 2-week isolation. Virtual immigration fair in wake of coronavirusNefesh B’Nefesh to launch “Virtual” Mega Aliyah Event instead of event set to take place on March 15th in New Jersey.Nefesh B'Nefesh cancels Mega Event in NJ due to coronavirusHealth concerns surrounding the coronavirus have led the organization to cancel this year’s expo in Teaneck, New Jersey. NBN & FIDF host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone SoldiersNefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces host 7th annual 'Yom Siddurim' for lone soldiers today. Nefesh B’Nefesh: Bringing Jews homeWatch the special video produced by Israel's Government Press Office saluting the activity of Nefesh B'Nefesh. Over 36,000 immigrants to Israel via Nefesh B'Nefesh since 2010More than 60,000 immigrants from North America move to Israel via Nefesh B'Nefesh since its inception, including 36,000 in 2010s. Nefesh B'Nefesh deplores allegation most immigrants not Jewish'Anyone at all familiar with aliyah from North America knows it unfathomable that 70% of them not considered Jewish according to halakha.' 400 Diaspora gap year students explore their futures in IsraelHundreds of Diaspora Jewish students studying in Israel during their 'gap year' after high school attend Israel Fair in Jerusalem. Nominations open for 2020 Sylvan Adams NBN Bonei Zion prizeThe prize recognizes outstanding English-speaking Olim who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the State of Israel. Hundreds of lone soldiers gather for draft partyNefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF organize special celebration marking induction of over 300 lone soldiers into the IDF. Haredi aliyah initiative blossoms into movementNaava Kodesh establishes network to facilitate aliyah for English-speaking haredi community, focusing on networking and community Empowering new immigrants - even before they get to IsraelNefesh B’Nefesh plans over 20 informational aliyah events across North America for November and December. Live: Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion awardNefesh B'Nefesh holds annual ceremony for olim who made outstanding contributions to Israel. Inspiring: 'We did it! We moved to Israel!'Arutz Sheva had the opportunity to speak with the Nefesh B'Nefesh Olim (new immigrants) as they made their first steps in the Land of Israel Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes 60,000th immigrantNefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 41 lone soldiers, 103 children, 3 sets of twins and a 28-day-old baby. Watch: 242 Olim from North America arrive in Israel242 North American Olim arriving in Israel on a special Aliyah flight chartered by Nefesh B’Nefesh. Watch: Singing Hatikva before taking off for Israel241 new Olim sing Israeli national anthem before boarding Nefesh B'Nefesh flight to Israel.. Special: Tears and excitement before take off to IsraelArutz Sheva joined the recent group of Nefesh B'Nefesh immigrants and spoke with them moments before they boarded the Israel-bound flight. 242 new North American Olim to arrive on Aliyah August 14New immigrants, including 41 future lone soldiers, to arrive on Aliyah charter flight. "It's never too late to fulfill your dreams"95 Jews from North America begin new lives in Israel, including 80-year-old Iranian-born immigrant who finally fulfilled his life-long dream Helping new immigrants find the ideal place to liveRepresentatives from 45 communities around Israel attend 2nd annual Nefesh B’Nefesh Communities Fair, helping immigrants find their homes.Olim to learn about Israeli housing market at NBN fairSecond annual Nefesh B’Nefesh Communities Fair brings together reps from over 45 communities to help Olim find their ideal neighborhood. Support program for 'Lone' National Service volunteersIsrael opens support program to help female volunteers who came from abroad to serve in Israel's Sherut Leumi. NBN's program will assist Lone National Service volunteersProgram will support over 150 young women who moved to Israel without their families and chose to volunteer in Israel's National Service. Olim to celebrate 'Week of the South'2,000 olim to celebrate life in Israel's south with week of activities throughout the region. KKL chairman: A catastrophe threatens Diaspora JewryKeren Kayemeth LeIsrael chairman Danny Atar takes part in Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah event in New Jersey, stresses importance of Aliyah. Record numbers of future Olim gather in New JerseyNefesh B’Nefesh’s week of multiple Aliyah events throughout N.America kicks off with the ‘Mega Event,’ held for the first time in New Jersey Job academy for immigrants, haredim wins Entrepreneur Boot CampBusinesses pitch ideas at Nefesh B'Nefesh's six-week Entrepreneur Boot Camp, with winners netting 25,000 shekels in seed money. 'New York Yankees' shows support for IDF lone soldiersNY Yankees send over special hats with their logo alongside an Israeli flag as a gift to lone soldiers. 'These people have a lot of courage' Inside the annual day devoted to lone soldiersThe sixth annual day dedicated to assisting lone soldiers comes to a close. Guests included Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'This is real Zionism. Down with the Jewish Agency!God, in His infinite kindness, has given us a Jewish airline, with free tickets, to take us home to a Jewish airport in the miraculously rebuilt Jewish Homeland. American Jews, why haven't you noticed?Nefesh B’Nefesh ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’ launchesGrants 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 reunificationNefesh 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 questionsSchools across Israel celebrate Aliyah Day with ceremonies, projects, activities centered around Olim and their contributions to country. Watch: Leaving USA to join the Israeli army57 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 OlimArutz 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 homeWatch as 30 families, 90 children, 17 singles, 57 future lone soldiers and 2 National Service volunteers arrive in Israel. Post-Holocaust suitcase comes to IsraelRabbi Kenneth Brander describes making Aliyah with suitcase his parents took from DP camp after the Holocaust.Watch: From JFK to Ben GurionArutz 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 17Over half of Wednesday's newest immigrants are children, and 35% of the immigrants will reside in Israel's periphery. |
