Aliyah

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Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.
Minister of Immigration and Absorption Ofir Sofer seen with New immigrants from France arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" at the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 1, 2024.

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

Michael Deluca

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Larry Liss.

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


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

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.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

New oleh, real war: A rabbi experiences Israel’s darkest Purim in decades - opinion

Rabbi Josh Broide moved to Israel months ago. On day two of Iran’s missile assault, he walked through Beit Shemesh and saw a building that no longer existed.

Debris lies at the site of a fatal Iranian missile strike, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Beit Shemesh, Israel, March 2, 2026.

From Hollywood to aliyah and wartime: Diane Neal’s leap of faith

The former television star opens up about loss, Israel and why she chose to begin again during war.

Diane Neal sits down with The Post to disucss her aliyah story.

Purim Shpiel: Israel adds 300 new forms to aliyah process

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

Rejoice! New immigrants now have more native bureaucracy to make them feel at home.

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

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.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive to the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on June 25, 2025.

When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion

First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.

Raising their flags in berets.

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

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

Ben Woolf dons his own Promise State Israel logo shirt.

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

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.'

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Knesset approves bill preventing double taxation for US olim, exempting National Insurance payments

The Knesset passed a bill exempting US olim from paying Israeli National Insurance for five years to prevent double payments, encouraging aliyah by reducing financial burdens.

An Israeli couple walks towards the Arrivals gate in the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 30, 2016

Sam Halpern: Managing the fast-paced breaking news desk

Behind the Bylines: "As someone who came up as an intern and is currently a desk manager, I’d say the thing that got me from there to here is just working hard."

Sam Halpern