Nefesh B'Nefesh

Jerusalem Day 2026

Thousands choosing Israel’s capital to build their futures

Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.

Hundreds of young olim attend expo ahead of IDF service

As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.

Hundreds attend 2026 MedEx France event

MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.

"From Darkness to Light':

A festive musical tefila for Yom Ha'atzmaut in Jerusalem

A special 'Tekes Maavar' (Transition Ceremony) will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music by the OU Israel organization.

Ahead of Yom Ha'atzmaut:

Dozens of new olim from North America

About 50 immigrants arrived from North America this week; with over 540 since the start of the year, and 4,100+ immigration files opened.

Amid ongoing security tensions:

40 North Americans become Israeli citizens in one day

Newcomers, undeterred by war, arrive just in time to celebrate the Passover holiday as new Israeli citizens.

Holocaust survivor completes aliyah, surrounded by 4 generations

Charlotte Roth, 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, makes aliyah surrounded by four generations of descendants.

Over 300 olim gather for 'Meet Tel Aviv' community fair

More than 300 newcomers gathered at a Nefesh B’Nefesh community fair as Tel Aviv sees a 45% surge in North American aliyah over three years.

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches fellowship for American Jewish teachers

At a critical moment for Jewish education, the new Israel curriculum and fellowship aim to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.

Over 1,000 olim physicians joined Israel’s healthcare system

A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.

Largest Israel fair draws 600 students exploring aliyah

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 'Here Next Year' Program hosts largest-ever Israel fair for gap year students: 600 young adults gather in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel.

Aliyah annual figures reach record high in the past four years

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.

Maor Youth Prize:

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim

Nine young immigrants are honored to receive the Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel, enriching Israeli society amidst the challenges of the past year

Lone soldiers share their journey

Two soldiers who participated in special event for lone soldiers, spoke to Arutz Sheva about their experiences, challenges, and the deep sense of purpose they found along the way

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events

Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.

Israel honors lone soldiers with support and services

Over 4,000 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut took part in the IDF’s annual Yom Siddurim in Tel Aviv, organized by FIDF and Nefesh B’Nefesh to provide vital services and heartfelt support.

Inside MedEx:

Australian-Jewish doctors share aliyah dreams

Arutz Sheva joined the first-ever MedEx events in Sydney and Melbourne, meeting Jewish doctors planning aliyah and reporting firsthand on the challenges and motivations they face.

Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx arrives in Australia

In a landmark step to address Israel’s critical shortage of physicians, Nefesh B’Nefesh hosted the first-ever MedEx events in Australia, welcoming over 100 Jewish doctors in Sydney and Melbourne.

"A sense of community"

New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

Nefesh B’Nefesh opened a modern Lone Bnot Sherut residence in Jerusalem, providing 50 furnished apartments, guidance, community, and support for 95 young women. Arutz Sheva joined the inauguration.

Podcast with Rabbi Avi Berman:

'The TikTok generation has become a generation of lions'

In a special Arutz Sheva Podcast Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel speaks about the strong spirit of Jewish teens around the world to bear the torch of Jewish continuity with pride.

1st charter flight since war:

Arutz Sheva joins 225 North American olim

Excited new immigrants say recent events strengthened their resolve to live in Israel.

Watch: 225 new immigrants land in Israel

225 new immigrants arrive in Israel on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight from New York. More than 1,000 new immigrants are arriving in Israel during the month of August.

Connecticut to Jerusalem:

Shalhevet Cohen joins her Zionist family in Israel

Shalhevet Cohen fulfills a lifelong dream, making Aliyah and reuniting with her sisters and grandparents in Israel, bringing personal passion and professional ambition to Jerusalem while continuing a proud Zionist family legacy.

Despite recent war with Iran:

2,000 North American olim expected during 2025 summer season

Thousands of newcomers remain steadfast in their decision to immigrate, expected on multiple group aliyah flights as well as flagship summer charter flight.

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

This event is part of the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), an initiative to streamline the professional integration process for doctors making Aliyah.

First-ever NBN Shuk Olim debuts at Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv

Olim-owned businesses took center stage in the heart of Tel Aviv, offering 1500 participants the opportunity to support local vendors.

‘Operation Hug’

Initiative to reunite lone soldiers with parents resumes

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) and Jewish National Fund–USA, combine efforts once again to bring Lone Soldiers and parents together after long separation.

Aliyah tour connects thousands with opportunities in Israel

Over 2000 participants attended multiple Aliyah fairs and events, gaining essential services and expert guidance on the Aliyah process and their numerous options.

'Palestine will live forever'

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Aliyah fair, Jews respond

Anti-Israel activists, holding PLO flags, protest outside Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah fair taking place in New Jersey. Group of Jewish people holds counter-protest: “Never again is now."

New Resilience Center provides vital support for Lone Soldiers

Co-established by Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF (FIDF), the center provides comprehensive mental health services and emotional support for Lone Soldiers returning to civilian life – in Israel and the USA

Nefesh B’Nefesh:

Young Olim honored for their contributions to Israel

Maor Prize celebrates eight inspiring young immigrants: honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.

Fast lane for lone soldiers:

Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF host driver's license conversion day

The event, co-hosted by Israel’s Ministry of Transportation and the IDF streamlined the license conversion for some 900 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers in just one day - under one roof.

MedEX LA:

Encouraging doctors to make Aliyah

First-ever MedEx LA event unites Jewish doctors to strengthen Israel’s healthcare system and to tackle the severe shortage of medical professionals in Israel.

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.