immigration

Jewish groups call on Trump to fire senior advisor Stephen Miller

Liberal groups pen letter claiming Jewish policy advisor holds “extreme viewpoints" and promotes "advocacy of racist policies.”

WATCH: Protesters hold candlelit vigil at Ivanka and Jared's home

The protesters gathered to ask the president's daughter to support DACA, a program that helps immigrants who arrived illegally as children.

Merkel's Bavarian allies warn SPD to stick to deal on migrants

Trump administration appeals against 'Dreamer' ruling to top court

'Sh*thole' epithet turned immigration debate into new Trump drama

Ethiopian Bible quiz contestant approved for aliya

Immigration would mean leaving his mother, siblings behind

Rabbis and Jewish activists detained in DC while defending ‘Dreamers’

"In the Torah, we are called 36 different ways to love the stranger, the orphan and the widow. We insist that Dreamers be recognized as the Americans that they are."

Israeli ‘dreamer’ threatened with deportation after accidentally entering Mexico

Yakobi’s DACA status expires in March, though he may be able to renew it for two more years following a recent court decision temporarily reinstating the program.

Northern League leader says Italian society threatened by Islam

Northern League leader vowed to halt a migrant "invasion."

Graffiti activists in Berlin turn Nazi symbols into art

Transforming hate into street art, Ibo Omari has an answer for hate.

When Jews came from ‘sh*thole’ countries

Is it possible America is seeing a return to the past?

Sharansky at Limmud FSU gala: Russian-speaking Jews are strongest Israel supporters

“Whenever there are pro-Israel demonstrations in Australia or Germany or New York or San Francisco, there are more and more people at these demonstrations speaking Russian,” Sharansky said.

US Jewish groups vow to fight Trump decision to cancel DACA

From J Street to the ADL, Jewish groups sound off against the cancellation of the immigration program.

The Jerusalem Municipality speaks your language

While the department strives to provide relevant advice, it stresses that it does not recommend which bank or health fund to join or which mobile phone provider to choose.

US judge in immigrants case blasts Trump's 'vicious' comments

The judge did not specify the Trump remarks with which he was taking issue.

Africans hit back, call Trump racist after 'sh*thole' comment

Trump denied on Friday using such derogatory language, but the damage had already been done.

Italy's far-right makes inroads locally as nation frets about fascism

Disenfranchised Italians turn to anti-migrant, anti-EU party simply for being there for them.

Danish minister republishes controversial Prophet cartoon on Facebook

The picture reminds the minister that Denmark is a country with freedom of speech, which includes the right to criticize religions.

Who are the Jewish ‘Dreamers’?

A number of Jewish immigrants to the United States will be effected by Donald Trump's decision to end the DACA program.

Germany sees record number of immigrant residents in 2016

Just over a fifth of the population - 22.5 percent - were first or second generation immigrants with at least one parent born without German citizenship

Jewish community in Ethiopia celebrates 70 years in solidarity with Israel

"Don't forget us," said an Ethiopian Jewish youth in Independence Day video.

Veteran olim who helped Israel to ‘exceed all expectations’

These olim not only conquered everyday fears, they contributed to the country and demonstrated why olim are an integral part of what makes Israel the dynamic and diverse place it is.

Israel to free 200 migrants detained at Saharonim Prison

Migrants and rights groups say the migrants are seeking asylum after fleeing war and persecution, but the government maintains that they are "job seekers" and "infiltrators."

Lahav 443 arrests senior Interior Ministry official in corruption probe

Member of Population, Immigration and Border Authority charged with bribery, fraud

Court’s Eritrean military ruling may be ‘game changer’ for asylum seekers

Thursday’s ruling may provide a respite for thousands of men who received deportation notices earlier this month.

African deportation is legal and humane, critics are misguided, claims NGO

The conservative Israeli Immigration Policy Center has said it suppports the government's position to deport migrants, thus defying international criticism.

African asylum seekers told to leave Israel within 60 days

Anti-deportation activits warn that should the asylum-seekers be sent away this would be a 'stain to our DNA as Jewish people'.

Population and Immigration Authority threatened over migrant deportation

Red paint was splattered across the doorway to the downtown Tel Aviv office with notes that read “It will not pass quietly, it’s only the beginning,” and “Their blood is on your hands."

Yesh Atid expanding English activities

Yesh Atid has released its seven point plan for the future of Israel that is available in English.

WJC head: Israel not utilizing capabilities of Russian immigrants

“We need to invest more in education and in setting up challenges, so that all the people who have come here in numbers and can find themselves anywhere in the world, remain in Israel,” he said.

US State Department: Israel won't get visa waiver so fast

A State Department spokesperson has poured cold water on the optimism expressed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on a US visa waiver.

MKs claim discrimination against Soviet immigrants who want to marry

Immigrants’ eligibility for citizenship is reexamined when they want to marry non-Israelis.

Norwegians now 'experiencing the same fear as Israelis' says minister

Norwegian Immigration Minister Sylvi Listhaug stated that Norwegians have a new reason to relate to Israelis, and confirmed Israel's right to defend itself.

Native-born Israelis and immigrants bond through new TLV initiative

‘Mind The Gap’ uses social events to break down barriers.

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches initiative to support entrepreneurial immigrants

The opportunity is open to olim from North American and UK, who have immigrated to Israel through the aliya organization.

High Court: State cannot detain migrants indefinitely

The High Court ruled that Israel can press migrants to leave the country but cannot detain them indefinitely for refusing to go.

'More Israelis moving abroad than are returning'

Following a six-year period of decline in the number of Sabras leaving the country on a long-term basis, the study revealed a sizable increase starting in 2009.

Outstanding olim: Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship

For this crop of young Nefesh b'nefesh olim, it's not about 'what Israel can do for them, it's about what they can do for Israel.'

El Salvador eyes work scheme with Qatar for migrants facing exit from US

US President Trump's administration said that as of September 2019, it would eliminate the temporary protected status, or TPS, that allows some 200,000 Salvadorans to live in the United States.

Analysis: How much is left in ISIS's arsenal?

After Raqqa's fall, the jihadists will have to look elsewhere for income and influence.

Jewish journalist reveals Trump advisers' immigrant histories

If English proficiency had been an immigration requirement a century ago, Miller’s own great-grandmother may not have been allowed into the country.

English-speaking immigrants can reignite Israel’s pioneering spirit

May each of us find a way to take the passion that led us to choose Israel and help influence it, infusing this country with a renewed belief in itself and what it can become.

Trump and the perpetuation of a lie

With a variety of laws, regulations and administrative measures, Republicans are conducting the most massive political fraud since poll taxes and literacy tests

Never again? Only if governments act

The State of Israel is home to any Jew. But mass immigration of Jews is not a solution to antisemitism, but a badge of shame on the countries from which Jewish communities flee.

Honoring decisions

The government should honor its own decision dating back to 2015 and bring the Falash Mura to Israel. And it should find the budget to finance the project.

The American Dream? Not everything is rosy in relocation

The dream of relocation is possible and can be successful, but there are various pitfalls you should know about and avoid.

Rwanda says no to migrant deportation

Israel has the room, resources, and employment opportunities to successfully accommodate African asylum seekers already here.

Sense of longevity

Reading “Reflections on 9/11 – 5,840 days later” (September 11) gives me more reflection of the longevity of this horrific act. It was a day of infamy equal to Pearl Harbor.

The asylum seekers and Zionism

What is Zionism's responsibility to those who are seeking a better life, but might not be Jewish?