BATSHEVA SHULMAN

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: “Why do I have to keep proving myself? Am I a second-class Jew?” said an Orthodox converted Jewish woman in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

‘To be filming big specials or having big comedians come here and perform in English - it makes Jerusalem a world-class comedy city.’

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

The ‘Bring Them Light’ project helps to transform the grief of October 7 and transform it into something that gives life.

The program offers young women from Latin America the opportunity to study Torah in a full-time, structured framework. Of the 450 girls who have participated so far, about 30% have made aliyah.

Another Jerusalem resident said she enjoys walking along Mesila Park, the popular walking and cycling path built on the old Turkish railway line, passing the First Station.

Some uplifting stories from olim who saw or experienced unexpected kindness on their travels.

The gathering marked the first anniversary of MentOlim, an initiative that has quickly become a lifeline for olim navigating Israel’s competitive hi-tech market.

The evening offered a rare chance for converts to come together, share their stories, and celebrate the blessings of their journeys.

Who pays the price of aliyah? Some 'accidental olim' - children who made aliyah not by choice, but by circumstance - share their experiences.