Immigrants in israel

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community, June 11, 2026.

Entire Bnei Menashe community to immigrate to Israel within five years, gov't promises

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO of Keren Hayesod visiting an Absorption Center in Kiryat Yam

Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People  


BaBayit Jerusalem: A ‘third place’ for young olim in Israel’s capital

The strong framework that the BaBayit community has created for volunteers to start their own clubs, events and initiatives gives me hope that it can overcome whatever hiccups come its way.

 YOUNG JERUSALEMITES attend BaBayit events.

Aliyah minister: We need more funds for huge wave of olim

“We have been working in emergency mode,” Ofir Sofer said, explaining that his devoted employees have been having difficulties making sure that every immigrant’s needs are fulfilled.

 SOFER: I AM aware of the sensitivities [of the ‘grandchild clause’], and when the amendment is made, it will be done in a very sensitive way, with a lot of listening to Diaspora Jewry and a broad public discourse.

Solving the crisis in Hebrew studies

To help the thousands of immigrants waiting for an ulpan spot, Open University will partner with the Lauder Employment Center in the Negev.

PERFECTING HEBREW at an ulpan.

Israel wants more Western immigrants - aliyah minister

IMMIGRATION AFFAIRS: Israeli Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer plans to put an emphasis on immigrants from the US and France.

 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer: There is an assumption that olim from financially established countries don’t need any support or assistance. That isn’t true.

Grandchild Clause is harming the Jewish state; eliminate it - opinion

The Law of Return's Grandchild Clause could be responsible for an ever-shrinking Jewish majority.

 UKRAINIANS fleeing the war arrive on aliyah at Ben-Gurion Airport last year.

Kehila Latina: Bringing Jerusalem's Latino immigrants together

This month, Kehila Latina is celebrating its second anniversary. This past November, the group had a special event at the Nefesh B’Nefesh center in Jerusalem

 KEHILA LATINA members from various countries unite in Jerusalem with Rabbi Richard Kaufmann (C).

Remembering Ezra Gorodesky: Israel's 'kitchen archaeologist'

Aptly nicknamed the “Kitchen Archeologist,” Ezra Gorodesky perfected an art which he learned before making aliyah in 1961.

 SHENKAR SCHOOL of Fashion ihouses the Ezra Gorodesky (pictured) Button Collection.

MK Sofer solves Ulpan crisis with NIS 20m. investment

According to the Ministry, over 73,000 new olim immigrated to Israel in 2022 and about 24,000 new immigrants studied in government Ulpanim.

PERFECTING HEBREW at an ulpan.

MyHeritage shares new data on Jewish immigration to Israel during the 20th century

Thanks to a new database, people can trace their family's migration to Israel dating back to 1919.

 Jewish immigrants from Iraq at Lod Airport near Tel Aviv, 1951.

Refugees in Bnei Brak left without papers by Immigration Authority office - report

After a six-month closure, malpractice at the Bnei Brak branch of Israel’s Immigration Authority has left hundreds waiting in long lines to get their visas renewed.

African migrants wait in line for the Population and Immigration Authority office to open in Bnei Brak.