Nefesh B'Nefesh
'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war
As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.
A summer of new beginnings
Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods
The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war
Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates int. medical Aliyah program to solve Israel’s shortage of physicians
This will include expediting medical license processing and license conversions and documentation. Additionally, the program will connect doctors with Israeli medical professionals.
Jerusalem academic institutions host student olim from around the world at Higher Education Fair
Some 500 young Olim attended an open house fair at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s campus in Jerusalem, where they explored the many academic opportunities available in the city.
Editor's notes: No one is encouraging aliyah – but they should
Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).
Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96
Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.
Hundreds of new olim arrive in Israel since October 7
In total, Nefesh B’Nefesh recorded 3,020 new olim throughout 2023 from North America.
Award granted to 10 olim who contributed to war effort
The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.
How are new immigrants in Israel adjusting to life and war?
215 starry-eyed immigrants arrived on August’s Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight. This veteran olah checks back in on how they are adjusting – not just to culture shock but to the war with Hamas.
Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers
New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.
Just One Chesed launches campaign to expand rapid response units across 21 communities
Campaign initiated in response to urgent need for tactical and essential equipment for communities in danger on the front lines
Dozens Make Aliyah Amid Operation Iron Swords
Newcomers from the U.S. touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation
