Olim

Reform in professional licensing for Olim to cut bureaucracy

New reform ends bureaucracy and enables immediate employment for professionals upon Aliyah.

Israeli analyst berates US-born minister for not being 'Israeli'

Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'

31,000 new olim moved to Israel over the last year

Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and Jewish Agency Release Aliyah Numbers Ahead of Jewish New Year showing how over 30,000 Jews made aliyah over the last year despite the war.

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.

Amidst threat of intensifying war, 155 French olim land in Israel

155 new French immigrants landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday August 1st on an Aliyah flight made possible by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency for Israel.

'Embracing new immigrants'

Immigrants purchasing home to receive significant tax break

Finance Committee approves significant benefits for olim on property purchase tax.

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.

'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.

From battling in Ukraine to supporting Israel’s home front

Hundreds of Ukrainian olim in Israel volunteer to support the war effort.

Good news for olim:

Pistol license wait period for new immigrants abolished

New immigrants who live in eligible localities no longer have to wait 3 years before applying for a license to carry a firearm in Israel.

Following INN inquiry:

Education Min. to reconsider decision not to translate exams

Teachers say the decision not to translate the Oral Law matriculation exam affects new immigrants who already face challenges.

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.

95 million NIS to encourage young olim to live in Jerusalem

Government to approve a program that will include young olim centers, educational programs, vocational training, and more.

Pilot program accelerates acclimation of Ethiopian olim

Aliyah Ministry and Jewish Agency initiative, with Support from UJA-Federation New York, to place Ethiopian olim in new apartments.

Good news for olim:

Immigrant Absorption Ministry budget to rise by 220 mil. NIS

Due to the budget increase, funds will be directed to encourage immigration from the US and France and to assist those immigrants.

To receive passport:

Olim will be required to prove they intend to remain in Israel

Minister Aryeh Deri promoting the move in order to prevent Olim from taking advantage of benefits and then immediately leaving the country.

Yom Ha'aliyah:

Israel welcomes over 70 thousand immigrants since November 2021

Over the past decade 6,440 physicians, 2,552 nurses, and 22,400 engineers moved to Israel and 22,000 immigrants enlisted in the IDF.

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

Op-ed:

What happens when American Jews become American Israelis?

American Olim should be encouraged to make a difference. And they can. Op-ed.

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.

Three reasons to vote for the Religious Zionist Party

I believe there is a silent majority of “olim” in Israel who are tired of the same old politicians.Op-ed.

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225 new Olim arrive in Israel on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight

225 new immigrants from North America land at Ben Gurion Airport on Nefesh B’Nefesh chartered Aliyah flight through El Al Israel Airlines.

Jewish Agency:

'People are very thirsty for one-on-one immersive connections'

The Jewish Agency's Nir Buchler explains why returning to emissaries and one-on-one connections post-COVID is essential to their agenda.

20-Year High:

38,000 new immigrants to Israel in a single year

Israel reports highest level of immigration in 20 years, with 38,000 new immigrants entering the country since the last Independence Day.

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Record 600 new immigrants from Ukraine

4 flights containing hundreds of new immigrants from Ukraine to arrive over the course of the day.

Why many Americans are moving to city just 9 miles from Gaza

Despite its proximity to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, this Israeli coastal city is increasingly become a destination of choice for Americans.

TOLDOT 5782

Preserving the Mesorah, a challenge for Olim and their offspring

Rivka emerges as the more perceptive parent in this parsha. There is more to this than it seems.

Strengthening the Resolve of Olim

We must not turn back to our places of comfort to hide in fear and failure. We must press on courageously towards success in Israel. Op-ed.

New olim from around the world gather for Aliyah Day dance party

New immigrants from around the world gather in Jerusalem to celebrate Aliyah Day with dance party organized by the Jewish Agency.

'We were like dreamers' award granted on Aliyah Day

The “Hayinu Kecholmim” (Like dreamers) Award granted to 3 Olim, Gulieta, David and Dion.

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.

Spurred by anti-Semitism, 130 immigrants arrive from France

"I dream of the moment when our son will be able to walk outside with his yarmulke on and be able to feel safe.”

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.

3rd wave: Israel not likely to reopen country by Sept. 1st

Former MK says reopening of tourism to Israel likely to face additional delays as virus numbers on the rise.

Pres. Isaac Herzog's term 'has tremendous potential for olim'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman speaks about his hope President Herzog will use his Jewish Agency experience to help olim settling in Israel.

Brazilian Olim petition PM Bennett to save Evyatar

Residents of Ra'anana who made Aliya from Brazil meet PM Bennett at his home to ask him to authorize Evyatar outpost.

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

The first Olim of 2021 arrive in Israel

Immigration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata welcomes 300 new immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel as part of 'Operation Tzur Yisrael'.

28% of new immigrants unemployed amid coronavirus pandemic

New immigrants in Israel face significantly hired levels of unemployment during coronavirus crisis than other Israelis.

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico lands in Israel

First-of-its-kind charter flight from Mexico carrying 230 olim, Masa Israel Journey volunteers and Israelis returning home lands in Israel.

140 new immigrants arrive from France

Immigration and Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata welcomes new olim from France at Ben Gurion Airport.

78 future lone soldiers arrive on 2 group Aliyah flights

In total, 120 new Olim are expected to make Aliyah over next 48 hours, says Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Occupied Europe (OE) against Jewish occupation of Israel

The Aliyah team asks how crazy can the Europeans get, and particularly Jews living there?

Initiative connects out-of-work tour guide olim with clientele

While tourists from abroad remain unable to visit, Israelis explore country's historical, religious, cultural and ecological wonders.

24 people make aliyah, go directly into quarantine

24 new olim arrive on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight despite coronavirus crisis, go straight into 2-week isolation.

Support BDS - stay in the Diaspora

How does not making Aliyah help Israel?

'When you see an Oleh, you've got to salute him'

Education system marks Immigrant Day. Does immigration even interest us, when living abroad doesn't look so terrible?

Watch: Singing Hatikva before taking off for Israel

241 new Olim sing Israeli national anthem before boarding Nefesh B'Nefesh flight to Israel..

242 new North American Olim to arrive on Aliyah August 14

New immigrants, including 41 future lone soldiers, to arrive on Aliyah charter flight.

Olim to celebrate 'Week of the South'

2,000 olim to celebrate life in Israel's south with week of activities throughout the region.

Those European refugees in Israel

From France to Samaria: 'Love at first sight'

Samaria Regional Council holds reception to welcome French olim to community of Bruchin.

293 Olim from Ukraine arrive in Israel

New immigrants greeted by Immigration and Absorption Minister at Ben Gurion Airport. Many fled Ukrainian civil war.

Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 Olim

Jewish Agency holds festive event at Ben Gurion Airport with hundreds of Olim who came in one day from France, Russia, Argentina and Brazil.

'This year, Pesach takes on a new meaning'

This year in Jerusalem: Over 5,200 new immigrants will celebrate their first Passover in Israel.

'Bringing new immigrants is the best way to celebrate Israel'

Marking 70 years after UN partition vote on Israel, 201 immigrants arrive from Ukraine.

500 new immigrants gather to learn about housing opportunities

Israel Communities Fair, a first of its kind, brings representatives from over 40 communities to help Olim find their dream neighborhood.