Olim
Despite Iran war, 40 American, Canadian Jews make aliyah ahead of Passover
Among the 40 new immigrants from the US and Canada, 25 recently landed at Ben Gurion Airport, while the other 15 were already in Israel and completed their process on the same day.
Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents
First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War
Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community
Lost phones, good deeds: Olim share heartwarming stories on Israeli buses
Some uplifting stories from olim who saw or experienced unexpected kindness on their travels.
At The Jewish Agency Board Meeting, ‘we act to impact’ becomes a blueprint for Israel’s recovery
Community representatives met with relatives of hostages and with bereaved families, toured war-affected areas, and discussed plans to increase aliyah while confronting antisemitism.
Preparing for the worst case scenario: Israeli gov't holds wargame for emergency aliyah
The Aliyah Ministry conducted a war game simulating the emergency immigration of 45,000 Jews fleeing a collapsing country, testing plans for 800 arrivals daily for two months.
MentOlim networking event revolutionizes job hunting for new olim
The gathering marked the first anniversary of MentOlim, an initiative that has quickly become a lifeline for olim navigating Israel’s competitive hi-tech market.
'Why did you bring me here?': Panel of olim discuss 'accidental' aliyah
Who pays the price of aliyah? Some 'accidental olim' - children who made aliyah not by choice, but by circumstance - share their experiences.
A land of opportunity: one young oleh’s path into hi-tech
Entering Israel’s hi-tech sphere isn’t always easy for new olim, especially without fluent Hebrew or any experience - but Jaime took the leap and now works at Oobit, a fintech company in Herzliya.
Here’s why Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Olim’s top choice
From academic excellence to a strong support network, HUJI offers new arrivals a clear path to grow and build a future in Israel.
Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah
In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.
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.
Location, quality, and community at the heart of Israeli living
For many Jewish families around the world, moving to Israel is not just a change of address - it’s a journey toward belonging.
