Aliyah

Exodus was among the ship records found in a Tel Aviv document trove - exclusive

Documents and photographs reviewed by The Jerusalem Post show that the material spans several years and reflects more than one phase of Jewish immigration to Israel.

Historic aliyah records, including documents listing the Exodus immigrant ship and other vessels from the pre-state period, found in the Aliyah and Integration Ministry’s Tel Aviv offices.
New Olim coming to Israel 2026

Building New Lives in Israel - One Story at a Time

Helen Hesse (left) and her sister, Eva, on the streets of New York, circa mid-1940s.

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

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


Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents

Olim, along with returning residents who have lived abroad for at least ten years, will be eligible for the tax exemption.

Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Why Israel and why now

The stronger the economy, the stronger Israel’s ability to withstand whatever tests may come. It is an opportunity in which every supporter of Israel can take part.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

Aliyah Minister: US-Israeli partnership causing severe blow to Iran, inspiring aliyah - interview

“I think that the fact that Israel is attacking together with the United States, the two strongest air forces in the world working together, creates a sense of Israeli pride," Sofer said.

Minister of Immigration and Absorption Ofir Sofer seen with New immigrants from France arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" at the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 1, 2024.

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Arrivals of North American Olim highlight continued aliyah to Israel despite wartime conditions and travel disruptions.

Michael Deluca

From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist

A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.

Larry Liss.

Over 330 new applicants file for aliyah during first week of Operation Roaring Lion

Despite the war, data from the ministry and the Jewish Agency show a high interest in immigrating to Israel, with files being opened for more than 330 people, including families.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

New oleh, real war: A rabbi experiences Israel’s darkest Purim in decades - opinion

Rabbi Josh Broide moved to Israel months ago. On day two of Iran’s missile assault, he walked through Beit Shemesh and saw a building that no longer existed.

Debris lies at the site of a fatal Iranian missile strike, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Beit Shemesh, Israel, March 2, 2026.

From Hollywood to aliyah and wartime: Diane Neal’s leap of faith

The former television star opens up about loss, Israel and why she chose to begin again during war.

Diane Neal sits down with The Post to disucss her aliyah story.

Purim Shpiel: Israel adds 300 new forms to aliyah process

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

Rejoice! New immigrants now have more native bureaucracy to make them feel at home.

Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid Operation Roaring Lion

The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive to the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on June 25, 2025.