Nefesh B'Nefesh

Bonei Zion Prize:

Honoring outstanding immigrants

12 olim honored with the Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize. Natan Sharansky receives recognition for his lifelong dedication to Israel and world Jewry

Home away from home:

Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers in Jerusalem

Over 300 Ex-Pats gathered together for an evening of gratitude and nostalgia featuring classics such as turkey and pumpkin pie but with an Israeli twist.

In Tel Aviv:

New Nefesh B'Nefesh center supports lone soldiers, new immigrants

The new Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center is located in the Azrieli tower, in the heart of Tel Aviv.

London:

Over 100 doctors attend inaugural MedEx Aliyah fair

MedEx is part of a broader national initiative led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency to tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy Aliyah season

Aliyah and Integration and Interior Ministers greet the new Olim who were presented with their Israeli ID cards.

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week

Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Lone National Service volunteers arrive in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and the Jewish Agency welcomed a new group of 66 olim - including several national service volunteers.

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Over a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

Arutz Sheva accompanies Olim

2,000 Jews to immigrate to Israel amid war

The months following October 7th have seen a sharp increase in American Jews who chose to come home. Nefesh B’Nefesh will oversee 14 summer Aliyah group flights from June through September which will bring an expected 2,000 Olim.

1st South America MedEx Event for physicians held in Buenos Aires

MedEx aims to bring approximately 2,000 Jewish physicians to Israel over the next five years. Initially launched eight years ago for North American Olim, MedEx is now expanding globally.

'Send Us':

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

A group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.

Running To, Not From:

How Nefesh B'Nefesh is bringing people to Israel during the war

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, the co-founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, talked about the challenges they face in facilitating immigration during this difficult period.

'The new Zionists'

New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Olim Al Madim fair at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem for new olim from around the world who came to Israel during the war and wish to serve and protect the Jewish nation.

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Representatives from multiple IDF and civilian organizations offered valuable information to the newcomers who are expecting to draft within the next two years.

Inaugural driver’s license conversion day for lone soldiers

The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day.

1st European Medex event:

Hundreds attend event to assist Israel’s physician shortage

Addressing the looming shortage of physicians, the Israeli government partnered with Nefesh B’Nefesh in cooperation with The Jewish Agency, to bring 2,000 physicians to Israel over the next five years.

Doctors immigrating to Israel:

'War made us realize where we belong'

Physicians looking to move to Israel explain how they came to realize where their true home should be.

'We need to fill a void'

Helping doctors immigrate to Israel

The co-founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh speak about the Medex conference and the importance of encouraging physicians to immigrate to Israel.

NBN launches international physician aliyah program

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Jewish Agency for Israel, and Israeli ministries inaugurate International Medical Aliyah Program in effort to solve Israel's physician shortage.

720 North American immigrants arrived in Israel since war began

Fourth quarter Aliyah requests up 142% from previous year. 50% of immigrants driven by Zionism, while 6% cite antisemitism as their reason.

Jews outside Israel – protect yourselves

Jews of the world; read my words carefully, not because I am anyone special, but because I say what others are afraid to: Opinion.

Nefesh B’Nefesh initiative:

Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in Israel

A new initiative assembled a database of potential volunteers and is assisting them in receiving a temporary Israeli medical license.

Operation Hug:

Project reunites parents with lone soldiers in combat duty

One month into war in Gaza: parents of lone soldiers come to Israel from around the world to meet their children who are in active service

New Immigrant:

'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'

Josh Rosenthal, a new immigrant to Israel, explains why he decided to move to Israel during days of war and terror.

Amidst war with Hamas: Dozens of new immigrants arrive in Israel

Newcomers from the US touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation.

MK Illouz:

'North American olim run to Israel out of deep Zionism'

MK Dan Illouz (Likud) visited the Nefesh B'Nefesh offices in Jerusalem to learn about the extensive activities of the organization.

INN Special:

Coming home - from the US to Israel

Israel National News accompanied 215 Olim on their journey from JFK Airport in New York to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.

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215 Olim from the US and Canada land in Israel

For the first time in history of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s flights, Olim given the opportunity to complete their immigration process on the plane.

Mothers and lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion in Jerusalem

Momentum & FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitate emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world.

Nefesh B’Nefesh Holds First Ever ‘Shuk Olim’

For the first time ever, the Israeli public was given the exciting opportunity to support Olim-owned businesses at an open ‘Shuk.’

Aliyah Minister meets with Israeli-Anglo community rabbis

The meeting was attended by Rabbis of local Israeli communities, which are home to thousands of immigrant families.

New Jersey:

Hundreds at 'Homecoming BBQ' for soon-to-be immigrants to Israel

Soon-to-be olim from tri-state area attend farewell event in preparation for their upcoming move to Israel in the summer of 2023.

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Nefesh B'Nefesh barbecue became a 'sheva brachot' celebration

Aliyah Homecoming party turns into 'sheva brachot' celebration for newlyweds Tzophia and Joey, who celebrated their wedding last Thursday.

It's a small world:

Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in Miami

Last January, IDF lone soldier Matan Bar was wounded at an army base. Yesterday, Minister Sofer happened to meet his mother in Miami.

Nefesh B'Nefesh:

Jerusalem #1 destination for North American immigrants

Jerusalem is the leading destination for North American aliyah: Nearly 1,200 newcomers expected in 2023.

NBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' Day

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Aliyah & Integration Min., & Jewish Agency for Israel host first-ever 'Aliyah-In-One' Day to streamline aliyah process.

Over 600 Lone Soldiers celebrate Israel's 75th birthday with NBN

Hundreds of Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers celebrate Israel's Independence Day at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

Hollywood actress makes Aliyah

Diane Neal moves to Israel with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, making her new home in Tel Aviv

Nefesh B'Nefesh Medex event aims to help doctors make aliyah

With Israel in a dire shortage of doctors and other medical professionals, NBN makes it easy for them to certify before landing in Israel.

Hundreds of healthcare providers attend NBN's Medex event

Medex event served as a one-stop shop for medical professionals interested in Aliyah, helping them to practice medicine in Israel.

Yitzhak Wasserlauf:

'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'

Activists are planning to demonstrate outside a conference that intends to encourage medical professionals to immigrate to Israel.

Conference to help doctors convert their licenses before Aliyah

NBN MedEx event will help medical professionals to transfer their medical licenses before making Aliyah - in person and in one location.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to host Aliyah seminars across North America

Upcoming NBN tour gives potential Olim an opportunity to have informal Aliyah consultations

Benny Gantz visits Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah campus

National Unity party leader meets NBN co-founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Noya Govrin, FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program director

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Jerusalem conference helps immigrants navigate finances in Israel

Over 400 immigrants attend sold-out conference in Jerusalem, offering practical tools to navigate financial issues in Israel.

9 young Olim win Nefesh B'Nefesh Maor Youth Prize

The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.

2022:

Nefesh B'Nefesh brings 3,900 North American olim to Israel

Nearly 4,000 newcomers arrived in Israel in 2022 with the assistance of Nefesh B’Nefesh and its partners.

Over 2,000 lone soldiers attend annual Nefesh B'Nefesh event

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone Soldiers' as the finale to a special week.

8 Olim receive 2022 Bonei Zion award from NBN

Special recognition award given to Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano Shata for her dedication and service for the Oleh community

NBN hosts Olim at Thanksgiving dinners throughout Israel

Mayor of Haifa greeted the Olim in Haifa, and the dinner in Jerusalem was attended by 300 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers.

Over 300 potential newcomers attend Nefesh B'Nefesh events

Representatives from Nefesh B’Nefesh, Jerusalem Municipality, meet future & potential immigrants hoping to make Jerusalem their home.

Bride: 'Immigrating to Israel led me to my partner for life'

First lone soldier wedding hosted at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrants

The annual welcoming event included informational panels in various languages and a special performance by Israeli singer, Rami Kleinstein.

101-year-eld olah finally returns to her native homeland

“My family left at a time when ‘the Jewish State’ was just an idea; today I am proud to call it home," says Stella Rockoff.

Meet the immigrants who won this year's Bonei Zion Prize

These are the seven outstanding immigrants who won this year's Bonei Zion Prize.

Seven outstanding immigrants awarded Bonei Zion Prize

Annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize announces 2022 recipients, calls for new nominations for 2023.

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75,000 immigrants later, NBN is about more than charter flights

Aliyah group has expanded from functioning as a coordinator of aliyah flights to a full-service immigration and absorption assistance group.

“This is our homeland and where we belong.”

This past Tuesday was the first Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight to Israel in almost two years (courtesy of COVID). Op-ed.

One last baseball game before leaving to join the Israeli army

Hours before their departure to Israel we met soon-to-be IDF soldiers at a New York Yankees game.

Welcome home

'It's a dream come true'

Israel National News accompanied the Nefesh B'Nefesh new immigrants who shared their excitement, feelings and hopes. Watch.