Olim

Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign

At an event for olim, Bennett discussed his plan to "fix Israel together."

Naftali Bennett speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026.
Levi Preger (L) and Max Long, the founder of the Growing Wings Foundation.

Levi Preger: From a Dutch town to the IDF

 RABBI JOE and the JLIC TLV community members bring an ice cream truck to evacuees in Tel Aviv hotels.

Emergence of a new Anglo demographic in Israel requires a change of priorities - opinion

Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein

People, not products: Ehud Barak’s 'quality control' aliyah comment is a moral failure - editorial


A day in the life of an ‘olah’ - opinion

I chose to make Israel my home through the good and the bad, and I won’t just run when things get tough.

 OVER 150 French Jews made aliyah on an International Fellowship of Christians and Jews flight last week.

Multi-front war caused emigration from Israel, Knesset report says

Nearly 50% of those who left Israel were Olim.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel must change its approach to housing new immigrants - opinion

If decision-makers wish to translate the desire to immigrate into actual aliyah, a shift in approach is needed, along with significant actions. 

 A HOUSING project of the Yafo Tel Aviv company: If decision-makers wish to translate people’s desire to immigrate into actual aliyah, a shift in approach is needed, along with significant actions, says the writer.

Israeli home purchases by foreign residents jump 50%

In November-December, they purchased 22 apartments at prices of more than NIS 10 million, out of 72 such apartments purchased in 2024, a large part of which were new apartments.

 SCENES FROM Tel Aviv: Checking out apartment prices.

Navigating aliyah: Key benefits for new olim and long-term returnees  

Israel offers extensive benefits to new immigrants and returning residents, including tax breaks on home purchases up to NIS 1.9m, integration grants, and education subsidies.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016,

Nefesh B’Nefesh honors contributions of young olim with Maor Prize

Maor Prize celebrates eight young immigrants, honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.

 Nefesh B'Nefesh bestowed its Maor Prize to outstanding young Olim for their contributions to strengthening the State of Israel.

A new immigrant’s perspective on resilience, unity, and hope during Hanukkah in Israel - opinion

Sharing reflections on experiencing resilience and unity in Israel during my first Hanukkah, highlighting the spirit of hope amid national challenges and the inspiring stories of modern-day heroes.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, celebrate Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

Off the beaten track: The immigrants who fall in love with Israel's lesser-known cities

While the majority of immigrants choose to establish their lives in well-known hubs, some are forging a different path, opting to build their new lives in Israel off the beaten track.

 A photo of the Ganei Tikva city hall.

A year of aliyah: Tens of thousands of Jews immigrated to Israel since October 7 massacre

There were 31,000 immigrants in 2024 alone, from approximately 100 different countries.

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Reporter's notebook: Shishi Shabbat Israeli - Climbing mountains and bridging cultures

Everyone I spoke to, regardless of where they were from, how long they lived in Israel, or if this was their first event, said the same thing: Community.

 The Jerusalem Posts joined Shishi Shabbat Israeli for their 106th seminar weekend in the Negev Desert.