Olim

Dganit Senker-Lange: New olim need government and NGOs working together

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry director-general highlighted the resilience of new immigrant families, particularly mothers, during wartime.

Dganit Senker-Lange, Director-General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive Jerusalem Post Award at Jpost NY Conference

New Olim coming to Israel 2026

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

ASAF & GABRIELLE COHEN on their wedding day in Beit Lechem Haglalit, May 24, 2020.

Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel


Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

The establishment of the unit, which will specialize in guiding and supporting olim in the IDF, follows a significant rise in the number of immigrants who have chosen to make Aliyah since October 7.

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

Since Oct. 7, a growing number of international students have arrived not solely for academic reasons but also because they no longer felt safe on their home campuses.

LEVI PREGER and Rachel Eskandry feel supported as both ‘olim’ and lone soldiers.

Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv

The lawyer from Brazil, who also navigates life in Israel as an amputee, is on a personal mission to educate and change attitudes – one Israeli at a time.

Lilian Gandelman

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

The Lachsters made the move to Israel at the start of 2023, and it hasn’t always been easy.

Daniela Lachster

Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People  

"One people, connected by a common story, a shared future, and a home that belongs to us all."

Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO of Keren Hayesod visiting an Absorption Center in Kiryat Yam

Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows

New aliyah figures released ahead of Yom Yerushalayim show that Jerusalem continues to be the top destination for North American immigrants moving to Israel.

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem

A fourth-generation calling: Dr. Emily Steier's aliyah journey to Jerusalem in wartime

In a country navigating profound challenges, Dr. Emily Steier has chosen to build a life in Jerusalem overcoming war, linguistic challenges, and the uncomfortable.

Dr. Emily Steier

Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service

As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

The “Olim Al Madim” conference provides young Olim with information, guidance, and support ahead of their required military service.

How Israel’s new reporting rules change the olim tax holiday - opinion

Israel’s new reporting rules pierce the olim tax holiday, exposing foreign assets and raising real risks for globally active newcomers.

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

After leaving Amish roots in Kentucky, Brianna Leapley built a Jewish life in Jerusalem

Raised without phones or internet, Brianna Leapley left Amish life, converted to Judaism, and moved to Jerusalem.

BRIANNA TO NECHAMA: The journey.