Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim

Aliyah annual figures reach four-year high

4,150 individuals from North America made aliyah in 2025, the highest since 2021
This year’s recipients stand out for their young leadership, creativity, and dedication to making a meaningful impact on their schools and local communities in Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh honors young olim for their contributions to Israel

Adina Spiewak and her family

Eight New Olim Celebrate Their First Hanukkah as Israelis

Rally-goers held signs distributed by UJA-Federation of New York, and braved the 30-degree weather outside Park East Synagogue, Dec. 4, 2025.

Jewish New Yorkers hold support rally for Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protests


NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes to Park East Synagogue over anti-Israel protest response

“People have the right to protest, including within sight and sound of a house of worship. They have the right to say things that are incredibly painful to hear. I understand that pain," Tisch said.

Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)

Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’ after protest outside NYC synagogue

Protestors reportedly shouted phrases including “globalize the intifada” and “death to the IDF” as well as insults toward pro-Israel counter-protesters.

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.

'Death to IDF': Anti-Israel activists protest outside event at New York synagogue

The protesters chanted “Resistance is glorious,” “Intifada revolution,” and “Resistance, you make us proud; take another settler out,” footage posted to social media revealed.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

MedEx Expands to Canada Alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh “On Tour” Events

Over 500 Attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour”

Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians Olim Directorate at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at the MedEx Canada event this week.

FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years

Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to tackle both bureaucratic and personal tasks.

Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF together with IDF, host record breaking event with over 4000 Lone Soldiers from 70 countries.

Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency

The ministry said the reform is part of the state budget presented this week and aims to encourage Aliyah and strengthen integration into Israeli society and the economy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at an event held in partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh. November 6, 2025.

The state of aliyah: What immigration to Israel looks like in 2025

Since October 2023, the number of new immigrants to Israel has swelled to 53,765, reflecting the growing desire of Jews from all over the world to make aliyah despite the war.

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 25, 2025.

MedEx Launches in Australia with First-Ever Events in Sydney and Melbourne

Over 100 Physicians Attend MedEx Australia Events as Israel Expands Global Effort to Recruit Medical Professionals

Medex launches in Australia with first-ever events in Sydney

Making Aliyah on Aliyah Day: Sisters from New Jersey begin their next chapter in Israel

Barri and Susan Rifkin made their dream a reality and discovered their arrival in Israel coincided with the national day honoring Aliyah.

Susan and Barri Rifkin

Olim: Israel’s living covenant of hope - opinion

As we mark Aliyah Day, may we recognize our olim not only as those who have joined us but as those who continually teach us what it means to choose Israel – to choose life, covenant, and destiny.

RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander is reunited with members of his family in May. Rather than retreat from the trauma he endured, he expressed his wish to rejoin his unit and continue serving in the IDF, says the writer.

Knowing when the time is right: Shawn Fink's story of aliyah

At 7:37 a.m., as I was walking out to go to shul with my son, our landline phone rang. It was a woman at the Jewish Agency.

The Fink family in front of their sukkah in Carmei Gat.