Nefesh B'Nefesh
As antisemitism surges worldwide, Israel is calling Diaspora Jews to 'come home' - but will they?
With antisemitism surging worldwide, Israeli officials believe more Jews will opt to make aliyah; but the path isn’t as easy as they think.
Emergence of a new Anglo demographic in Israel requires a change of priorities - opinion
Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel
Over 300 olim attend community fair in Tel Aviv to connect with local support networks
Can immigration solve Israel's doctor shortage?
Regulation change and anticipated retirement of doctors who immigrated from the Soviet Union are contributing factors to Israel's doctor shortage. A new program seeks to alleviate it.
Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates int. medical Aliyah program to solve Israel’s shortage of physicians
This will include expediting medical license processing and license conversions and documentation. Additionally, the program will connect doctors with Israeli medical professionals.
Jerusalem academic institutions host student olim from around the world at Higher Education Fair
Some 500 young Olim attended an open house fair at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s campus in Jerusalem, where they explored the many academic opportunities available in the city.
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).
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.
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
