Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).
A total of 7,000 new immigrants had arrived since October 7, including those seeking to enlist in the IDF and the parents of fallen soldiers.
Bezalel Smotrich said out of three pillars of Zionism – security, settlement, and Aliyah – the third had been neglected in recent years, and the new plan was a symbol of its renewed importance.
Judging by the lyrics of the dozen tracks, Naftaly has not only observed the Israeli zeitgeist, but he has internalized and processed his accrued understanding of the lay of the land here.
The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.
When we are stressed, most of us prefer to communicate in our native language, whether we’ve been in Israel for weeks, months, or decades.
From working in journalism at the Jerusalem Post to working in politics, Avi-Hai never tired in his love of Israel or his love for the Jewish people.
Lone soldiers are also disproportionately represented in new draft data.
"Both of my parents escaped antisemitism in their countries, I understood that this is our only home. That's why it's so important to come to Israel and protect our land."
Young immigrants are experiencing a range of emotions, as they watch their Israeli brothers and sisters stand strong on the front lines.