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Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone

BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:09:30 GMT

Yakov Schacht finds the mentality behind ninjutsu – which also forms the basis of his Shinobi Leadership Coaching business – invaluable and instructive in these scary times.

Exodus was among the ship records found in a Tel Aviv document trove - exclusive

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:15:39 GMT

Documents and photographs reviewed by The Jerusalem Post show that the material spans several years and reflects more than one phase of Jewish immigration to Israel.

Building New Lives in Israel - One Story at a Time

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:56:07 GMT

WATCH: Welcome to Aliyah Stories – Brought to you by The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Holocaust survivor, 92, makes aliyah to Israel nine decades after Kindertransport - interview

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:52:04 GMT

Charash was born Helen Hesse in Hamburg, Germany. From April 1933, her father, an attorney, was no longer allowed to practice law.

Approximately 120 Holocaust survivors made aliyah during Gaza war, but numbers dropping

BY MICHAEL STARR — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:59:23 GMT

According to the Aliyah Ministry, the decrease in immigration of Holocaust survivors is due to the increasing difficulty in moving to the country at an advanced age.

Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night

BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:28:27 GMT

Influenced by the palettes of Rubens, Klimt, Vrubel, and especially El Greco, Betuel executes deeply Jewish paintings in both figurative and abstract styles.

Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel

BY PETER EPHROSS/JTA — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:35:03 GMT

“My worry was, how could I get there as fast as possible?” said Deluca, 39, who arrived in Israel on March 9, just eight days after the war with Iran began.

She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again

BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:43:16 GMT

Despite all that’s entailed in adjusting to life as a new immigrant, Gara has no regrets.

Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:01:49 GMT

Among the 40 new immigrants from the US and Canada, 25 recently landed at Ben Gurion Airport, while the other 15 were already in Israel and completed their process on the same day.

Why Israel and why now

BY MARC REISS — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:20:29 GMT

The stronger the economy, the stronger Israel’s ability to withstand whatever tests may come. It is an opportunity in which every supporter of Israel can take part.

Aliyah Minister: US-Israeli partnership causing severe blow to Iran, inspiring aliyah - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:11:58 GMT

“I think that the fact that Israel is attacking together with the United States, the two strongest air forces in the world working together, creates a sense of Israeli pride," Sofer said.

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:03:01 GMT

Arrivals of North American Olim highlight continued aliyah to Israel despite wartime conditions and travel disruptions.

From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.

Over 330 new applicants file for aliyah during first week of Operation Roaring Lion

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:49:15 GMT

Despite the war, data from the ministry and the Jewish Agency show a high interest in immigrating to Israel, with files being opened for more than 330 people, including families.

Ben-Gurion Airport closure delays arrival of 140 new immigrants amid Operation Roaring Lion

BY KATERYNA POBEREZHNA — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:09:11 GMT

The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.

Finding faith, family, and business: Ben Woolf’s story from England to Jerusalem

BY RIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:16:08 GMT

From a fractured past to Israeli entrepreneur and devoted family man, Ben Woolf’s story inspires.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community

BY BATSHEVA SHULMAN — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:01:02 GMT

Samuels reflects on her aliyah and advocacy journey: 'I wanted two things in my life: to live in Israel and to have an open home.'

Sandy Leigh’s journey from San Antonio to Jerusalem

BY ESTHER POSNER — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:32:09 GMT

From San Antonio to Jerusalem, Sandy Leigh embraces family, fascinators, and a joyful new chapter at 84.

Maryland to MDA: How an oleh found his place on Israel’s front lines

BY BATSHEVA SHULMAN — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:19:19 GMT

An American oleh serving as an MDA paramedic reflects on his aliyah story and the intense realities of working Israel’s emergency front lines.

96-year-old Holocaust survivor completes Aliyah in Tel Aviv

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:02:22 GMT

Charlotte Roth makes Aliyah, surrounded by five generations of descendants

New immigrant pharmacists face discrimination, lack of gov't support despite professional shortage

BY AVIHAI CHIIM — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:39:08 GMT

Mazarsky's comments follow the state's reluctance to accept over 170 qualified pharmacists who are intending to make aliyah in the coming year and have opened files with the Jewish Agency.

The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter

BY SHALEV FIMA — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:44:45 GMT

Jewish identity has never been decided in comment sections. It is shaped in classrooms, youth movements, summer camps, and in family conversations.

Rabbi Shmuel Yerish: From teaching in Ukraine to creating Jewish kids' toys in Hadera

BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:15:17 GMT

Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”

Levi Preger: From a Dutch town to the IDF

BY BATSHEVA SHULMAN — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:22:52 GMT

Preger, aged 27 is a lone soldier who made aliyah from the Netherlands. For the past four years, he has been active with the Growing Wings Foundation, a nonprofit that supports lone soldiers.

Immigration from Russia, Ukraine, at its lowest since COVID-19, says Diaspora Affairs Committee

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:41:59 GMT

Israel expects an additional drop of approximately 50% in Eastern European immigrants, a result of policies that have disincentivized influx from the region, according to various Knesset members.

Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel

BY SUSAN DE LA FUENTE — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:23:24 GMT

While more elegant and ornate pottery may be found in other studios, Strausberg takes pride in creating unique yet practical pieces that people enjoy every day.

Olim navigate studying in Israel

BY BATSHEVA SHULMAN — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:36 GMT

Academic life in Israel can be challenging – from navigating a new language, culture, and bureaucracy – yet it can also be deeply rewarding.

Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:43:48 GMT

Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli who has been living in the country for the past 20 years, decided to fully convert to Judaism after connecting with his Jewish coworkers.

Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness

BY BASIA MONKA — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:49:01 GMT

Blenden has begun selling her pieces at craft fairs and pop-up exhibitions showcasing the work of olim hadashim in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. She donates all proceeds to a charity fund in the US.

Israel’s real estate map is changing

BY SHIA GETTER AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GETTER GROUP. — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:33:17 GMT

As infrastructure and population patterns shift, the most compelling real estate stories are emerging just beyond the obvious.