Nefesh B'Nefesh

Editor's notes: No one is encouraging aliyah – but they should

Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).

23/02/2024

Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96

Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.

Hundreds of new olim arrive in Israel since October 7

In total, Nefesh B’Nefesh recorded 3,020 new olim throughout 2023 from North America.

Award granted to 10 olim who contributed to war effort

The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.

14/12/2023

How are new immigrants in Israel adjusting to life and war?

215 starry-eyed immigrants arrived on August’s Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight. This veteran olah checks back in on how they are adjusting – not just to culture shock but to the war with Hamas.

Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers

New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.

Just One Chesed launches campaign to expand rapid response units across 21 communities

Campaign initiated in response to urgent need for tactical and essential equipment for communities in danger on the front lines

Dozens Make Aliyah Amid Operation Iron Swords

Newcomers from the U.S. touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation

Dozens make aliyah amid Operation Swords of Iron

“We will never give up on the vision of the return of the nation of Israel to their land,” Ofir Sofer told the olim.

Rosh Hashanah: What new and veteran immigrants envision for the New Year

Nefesh B’Nefesh has brought some 75,000 North American immigrants to Israel since its founding in 2002, but the organization’s work doesn’t stop the moment the new immigrants get off that plane. 

17/09/2023
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