Immigrants in israel
IDF unveils ‘Olim Al Bet’ program for fast-track immigrant reserve enlistment
The IDF said the program is open to Olim with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of approximately five years, subject to operational needs.
MK Tsega Melaku: Missing girl Haymanut Kasau ignored for nearly two years - interview
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK
From visiting to belonging: Micol Radzik's path to aliyah
How are these olim living their lives after retirement in Israel?
The Magazine spoke with nine English-speaking immigrants to find out where their open highways are taking them.
Aliyah minister: Decreased US, France immigration urges us to invest
Ofir Sofer is “expected to allocate budgets for programs intended to integrate new immigrants into the employment market.”
BaBayit Jerusalem: A ‘third place’ for young olim in Israel’s capital
The strong framework that the BaBayit community has created for volunteers to start their own clubs, events and initiatives gives me hope that it can overcome whatever hiccups come its way.
Aliyah minister: We need more funds for huge wave of olim
“We have been working in emergency mode,” Ofir Sofer said, explaining that his devoted employees have been having difficulties making sure that every immigrant’s needs are fulfilled.
![SOFER: I AM aware of the sensitivities [of the ‘grandchild clause’], and when the amendment is made, it will be done in a very sensitive way, with a lot of listening to Diaspora Jewry and a broad public discourse.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/526456 "SOFER: I AM aware of the sensitivities [of the ‘grandchild clause’], and when the amendment is made, it will be done in a very sensitive way, with a lot of listening to Diaspora Jewry and a broad public discourse.")
Solving the crisis in Hebrew studies
To help the thousands of immigrants waiting for an ulpan spot, Open University will partner with the Lauder Employment Center in the Negev.
Israel wants more Western immigrants - aliyah minister
IMMIGRATION AFFAIRS: Israeli Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer plans to put an emphasis on immigrants from the US and France.
Grandchild Clause is harming the Jewish state; eliminate it - opinion
The Law of Return's Grandchild Clause could be responsible for an ever-shrinking Jewish majority.
Kehila Latina: Bringing Jerusalem's Latino immigrants together
This month, Kehila Latina is celebrating its second anniversary. This past November, the group had a special event at the Nefesh B’Nefesh center in Jerusalem
Remembering Ezra Gorodesky: Israel's 'kitchen archaeologist'
Aptly nicknamed the “Kitchen Archeologist,” Ezra Gorodesky perfected an art which he learned before making aliyah in 1961.
MK Sofer solves Ulpan crisis with NIS 20m. investment
According to the Ministry, over 73,000 new olim immigrated to Israel in 2022 and about 24,000 new immigrants studied in government Ulpanim.