Aliyah

Holocaust survivor, 92, makes aliyah to Israel nine decades after Kindertransport - interview

Charash was born Helen Hesse in Hamburg, Germany. From April 1933, her father, an attorney, was no longer allowed to practice law.

Helen Hesse (left) and her sister, Eva, on the streets of New York, circa mid-1940s.
People visit at the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 12, 2026, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Approximately 120 Holocaust survivors made aliyah during Gaza war, but numbers dropping

SIMON BETUEL in his home studio.

Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire


A legacy reinforced: Keren Hayesod shows its impact in Israel’s challenging times

After decades of service to the state and people of Israel, Keren Hayesod has once again proven indispensable – fueling aid, resilience, and recovery efforts across Israel over the past two years

Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg, CEO & Dir Gen Edna Weinstock-Gabay, Dr. Tzachi Slutsky, Soroka Deputy Hospital Manager, visiting ruins from an Iranian missile at Soroka Hospital, Beersheba

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges Diaspora Jews to make aliyah amid global antisemitism

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called on Jews in Europe, Australia, and North America to make aliyah, citing rising antisemitism worldwide during a Hanukkah event in Rishon Lezion.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Israel advancing emergency aliyah plans in wake of Bondi Beach massacre

The “Aliyat HaTekuma” plan was requested by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a few days before the Sydney terrorist attack, but the murder of 15 people at the Hanukkah event created new urgency.

Ofir Sofer (middle), Rabbi Eli Schlanger (Far right)

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for applicants, new immigrants

Following the Bondi Beach attack and in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents worldwide, an emergency plan was proposed with the national target of absorbing 30,000 new immigrants in 2026.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

How aliyah is evolving in Israel amid rising antisemitism across the globe - opinion

Of one thing we are certain, whether living here or there: we are the privileged generation to be living at a time when a Jewish state exists, ready to welcome all who choose to come home. 

A group makes aliyah

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel

Leora was drawn by a deep connection to Israel and a desire to serve in the army – in her profession.

Leora and her daughter run the Jerusalem marathon.

Love in the third age like the first

How Arnold and Rose found a moving and special relationship at Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem.

Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem

Ex-chief rabbi of Moscow: Jews in Russia should leave, move to Israel - opinion

Now, more than ever, Russia’s Jews should heed the call to leave. Israel offers not just refuge but a homeland where Jewish life is sovereign, not contingent on geopolitical whims.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin chats with Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar during a ceremony unveiling a monument to heroes of resistance in concentration camps and ghettos during World War II.

Emerging Real Estate Hotspots in Israel

More overseas buyers are now showing interest in cities and towns that were not previously considered prime targets

Beer Sheva City Israel Aerial Shot

Herzog halts lone immigrant ceremony to condemn Sydney Hanukkah attack

President Isaac Herzog paused a ceremony honoring lone immigrants to condemn the Hanukkah attack in Sydney and urge Australia to take stronger action against rising antisemitism.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.