Olim

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.

Save Tzipi from the jaws of Jewish organizations abroad

Aliyah event in NYC highlights tech opportunities in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael event in NYC highlights tech opportunities in Israel's north, south and in Jerusalem

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’

NBN seeks the next generation of business leaders and innovators 'to change the face of Zionism and Israel.'

Watch: 233 people change their lives forever.

Special: Web star Meir Kay's vlog from the recent Nefesh B'Nefesh flight of 233 new immigrants.

Watch: New olim arrive in Israel

Watch as 233 new immigrants, including 70 lone soldiers, touch down in their new home, Israel.

New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF

Over 200 new immigrants to fly from NY to Israel, including dozens of lone soldiers.

Saluting Anglo immigrants for contributing to Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh awards immigrants from English-speaking countries for making a 'major impact' on the Jewish State.

230 new Ukranian immigrants land in Israel

Half of the 78 immigrant Ukraine families settle in Israel's center, north, four immigrants are Holocaust survivors.

Olim soccer team hopes to beat Israel at its own game

Inter Aliyah, a team of Jewish immigrants to Israel, is playing its first season in the national soccer league.

Affirmative action for haredim, immigrants passes first vote

Bill requiring public sector to include haredim, immigrants in quotas passes in committee, prepared for vote by Knesset.

Nominations open for prize recognizing English-speaking olim

Nominations open for Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize.

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens 2 new centers

Nefesh B'Nefesh will open two new centers in Israel to help new immigrants.

'Technion discriminates against new immigrants'

Elite academic institution raises required score for Hebrew proficiency exam, makes it nearly impossible for new immigrants to get accepted.

Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil war

As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport.

President Rivlin welcomes new Israelis

'I know the decision to make Aliyah is not easy, leaving behind family and friends. But we are all here to support you and help you.'

Watch: Israel greets 233 new olim

The second summer flight of Nefesh B'Nefesh has landed in Israel. Arutz Sheva covers the event.

'Time for Aliyah to have its own holiday'

Yom HaAliyah was marked on Sunday - and soon it might be an official holiday in Israel.

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets new Yemenite immigrants

New olim who returned to Israel after thousands of years in a secret operation speak about the anti-Semitism and theft they suffered.

The Solution to Jewish Status of Ukrainian Olim?

New 'Maslul' program launches to have olim start conversion process and clarify Jewish status well before reaching the Holy Land.

Safe Landing: 172 Olim Escape War-Torn Ukraine for Israel

Ukrainian immigrants welcomed home after experiencing the horrors of the civil war in Donetsk.

Never Too Late: Holocaust Survivors Make Aliyah in Their 90s

Felix and Feige Bandos met in Bergen-Belsen and escaped to the US. Now, at 90 and 84, they make the brave move to Israel.

New Olim, Including 59 Lone Soldiers, Land in Israel

230 olim from North America, among them 59 lone soldiers, arrived in Israel aboard a Nefesh B'Nefesh charter Aliyah flight.

'The Best Tip for Olim is To Let Israel be Israel'

Arutz Sheva meets the Penrod family who made aliyah to Israel with Nefesh B'Nefesh.

'I Felt Something Was Missing Not Living in Israel'

Aviva Leidner and Deenah Katz, who made aliyah with Nefesh B'Nefesh, explain why they wanted to live in Israel.

Watch: From USA to Israel - A Farewell of Tears and Pride

23-year-old Adam Wachs chose to leave behind the good life in Philadelphia and move to Israel. His father: "We couldn't be more proud."

Interior Minister Personally Greets New Bnei Menashe Olim

Some 100 Bnei Menashe immigrants landed in Ben Gurion Thursday, where they were welcomed by Interior Minister Silvan Shalom.

7% Rise in North American Aliyah as Last Olim of 2014 Arrive

Last 60 olim (immigrants) with Nefesh B'Nefesh touch down as record year comes to a close, despite Hamas's summer terror war.

Watch: Immigrants Celebrate Thanksgiving in Israel

What does Thanksgiving mean to an expat? Celebrants say traditional American holiday has become universal.

Big Yankee Send-Off to Olim

Yankees Host Farewell Party for Newest IDF Members

Lone Soldiers receive special farewell from New York Yankees before making Aliyah.

Driving Just Got Easier for Immigrants to Israel

MK Lipman's push to ease driver's license transfer notches two successes, as theory test is removed and IDF service addressed.

Happy 'Thanksgivukkah'! Immigrants Celebrate in Tel Aviv

White City Shabbat & Nefesh B'Nefesh hold holiday combination event for lone soldiers and olim.

New Plan Aims to Bring Olim, Returning Israelis to Periphery

Scheme will help will the absorption of families of returning Israelis and new immigrants to areas in northern and southern Israel.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Brings Olim All Year Round

Nefesh B’Nefesh is well-known for its summer flights, but the organization brings olim all year long. The latest group arrived on Tuesday.

British Immigrants Less Likely to Live in Judea & Samaria

Research finds 18% of Jewish immigrants from US and Canada live in territories; only 5% of their counterparts from the UK do the same.

It's All About the Color: New Olim Get Tips for Their New Homes

Ruth Nachshon, interior architect and designer, gives olim (new immigrants) tips on how to design their new Israeli home.

Olim Say "The Separation was Difficult, But Worth it!"

The new immigrants [olim] who arrived in Israel on Tuesday have the support of their families in North America: "If not now, when?"

Hassidic Rabbi will 'Take Your Business to the Next Level'

Want to change your business? Take the advice of Hassic Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg, a consultant guru for big and small businesses alike.

OU - Not Only About Kashrut Supervision

Rabbi Avi Berman, Director General of the OU, explains how the organization helps immigrants and IDF soldiers.

'Don't Be Afraid of the Israeli Bureaucracy'

Josie Arbel, director of klita and programs at AACI, gives olim tips on how to ease their absorption into life in Israel.

Barkat: Jerusalem is of One the Safest Cities in the World

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promising to develop Jerusalem for the benefit of younger citizens as well as olim.

Video: MK Lipman Inspires Olim

"Dream, think big and believe in your children," MK Dov Lipman tells new immigrants who arrived on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight.