Immigrants in israel

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for applicants, new immigrants

Following the Bondi Beach attack and in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents worldwide, an emergency plan was proposed with the national target of absorbing 30,000 new immigrants in 2026.

 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.
 Ukrainian refugees are seen arriving in Israel as part of Operation Israeli Guarantee, on March 6, 2022.

Majority of Israel's ex-Soviet immigrants oppose Netanyahu, back draft law - poll

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

Israel’s Supreme Court blocks automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of immigrants

The Israel Police said it “failed the mission” to find Haymanot Kasau, an Ethiopian Israeli girl who has been missing since February 2024.

Family of Haymanot Kasau says police failed, Shin Bet should find missing girl


Anti-Aliyah demonstrations aim for destruction of Israel, are not against 'colonization' - analysis

The protests against Aliyah are of the same clarifying nature as the celebrations that erupted immediately in response to the October 7 Massacre. Their objective is Israel's death.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather for a 'No Settlers on Stolen Land' protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, hosted by Nefesh B'nefesh, an organization that helps American Jews immigrate to Israel, Nov. 19, 2025.

The Home of the Jewish People – Now More Than Ever

This year’s Aliyah Day is not just a look at a glorious past, but an invitation to shape the future

Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO and Director-General of Keren Hayesod

I’ll always feel like an outsider but my kids won’t - comment

In the vast sweep of Jewish history, the shift from Diaspora Jew to Sabra is a profound transformation.

Being an immigrant is a feeling and a designation that lasts forever.

A Holocaust survivor's aliyah story: Survival, rebuilding and healing

How can a 96-year-old who has been through so much leave his comfortable home to completely start over? It’s astounding to think of him beginning afresh at this point in his life.

JERRY STEIN, 96, is embraced by family members upon his recent aliyah.

Celebrating an 'Aliyanniversary': Despite the chaos, it's been a year with no regrets - opinion

Despite the unstable situation in Israel, we know we made the right decision to come. Personally, I appreciate the feeling of belonging that only teaching in Israel allows me.

THE WRITER and her husband make aliyah, one year ago.

What awaits new immigrants to Israel? A full spectrum of rights, support, and special benefits

From financial aid to free healthcare and Hebrew classes, Israel offers robust support to new olim

Ukrainian Jewish immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of an aliyah from Ukraine, on February 20, 2022.

Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim

This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Olim from former Soviet Union harmed by systemic failures despite high retention rate

Alex Reif: "It is a national waste that Israel is losing immigrants who wish to integrate due to basic failures in absorption."

 Ukrainian refugees are seen arriving in Israel as part of Operation Israeli Guarantee, on March 6, 2022.

Eilat Municipality will encourage new Israeli immigrants to begin their lives in the city

The Eilat Municipality will encourage new Israeli immigrants to begin their lives in the city and work in its hotel industry. A framework combining work incentives and housing is already in motion.

 POOLSIDE AT the Isrotel King Solomon, Eilat

Knesset bill would narrow eligibility for Israel citizenship

The bill would eliminate a clause in the law that extends the right of citizenship to individuals who are not considered Jewish under religious law but have at least one Jewish grandparent.

Avi Maoz, the far-right lawmaker from the Noam party, is the author of a bill meant to align Israel's rules for citizenship with Orthodox standards.

Search continues for missing American immigrant to Israel in India

The missing is an immigrant to Israel from the US, who went missing after getting separated from his trekking group nearly a week ago. 

 India’s Dharamsala region.