Olim
Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers
A nonprofit organization helps olim of working age translate their skills, experience, and ambitions into meaningful careers.
IDF unveils ‘Olim Al Bet’ program for fast-track immigrant reserve enlistment
The real cost of making Aliyah isn’t the flight, it’s the first six months
Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba
Russian Jews seek a home in Israel as Ukraine war drives aliyah wave
ALIYAH AFFAIRS: Between “sausage” and “pumpkin,” the waves of Russian aliyah have carried different circumstances and subtexts, but are continuously united by a search for a place to belong.
Survival tips for grocery shopping in Israel
Olim provide practical guidance for how to make shopping in Israel feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Home or Rent? Why Israelis Still See Buying a House as a National Milestone
For many Israelis, owning a home is more than a goal—it's a deep-seated symbol of family, success, and belonging
Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem
August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.
Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year
Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.
Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim
This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?
Making aliyah for love: A matchmaker’s story
The Magazine spoke with an olah who chose a life in the Middle East for her now-husband.
Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh
Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.
Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 225 North American olim on 65th charter aliyah fight
WATCH: With a nation in the healing process, this charter Aliyah flight serves as a powerful reminder of the growing future of Israel.
Olim from former Soviet Union harmed by systemic failures despite high retention rate
Alex Reif: "It is a national waste that Israel is losing immigrants who wish to integrate due to basic failures in absorption."
