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.

Group picture of the new Olim that arrived in Israel.
Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents

Michael Deluca

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community


French immigrant’s app brings food transparency to Israeli shoppers

French immigrant Yaelle Ifrah created Kaspenu, an AI app empowering Israeli shoppers with food transparency to promote healthier, informed choices.

 ‘I WANT people to know what’s in their food – not just how much it costs, but how healthy, or harmful it is.’ Here, shoppers pick groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katzrin, Golan Heights.

Russian olah Lada Lapidus: Overcoming language barrier with painting

In the early years of her aliyah, Lapidus had to work because the family’s financial situation was difficult and she needed to support herself.

 LADA LAPIDUS

The Jerusalem Municipality is paving the way for ‘olim’

Jerusalem is seen as part of the Jewish experience by the its municipality. “Aliyah to Jerusalem is the story of the Jewish people”.

 The Getter Group's Property Expert Luky Guigui with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon.

Remembering their journey, honoring their sacrifice

The stories of two Masa alumni who gave their lives in Israel’s defense remind us of the deep bonds between global Jewry and the State of Israel.

 Ronny Ganizate, z”l

Grapevine March 30, 2025: Gone, but not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ELI BEER (centers) at the launch of the new technologically advanced  United Hatzalah Center in Bnei Brak.

Aliyah made easier: Israel opens fast-track absorption service at airport

From health insurance to identity cards — new immigrants now get it all intake forms done right at the airport.

 Over 4,000 new immigrants have joined Israel since the start of 2025.

‘Olim come here because of their solidarity with Israel’ Immigration Minister Ofir Sofer says

Sofer noted that aliyah is increasing in countries in the West, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France.

 Ofir Sofer

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank VP discusses Israel’s economic forecast for 2025

The bank is fully prepared to handle an increase in aliyah, with 34 branches throughout the country providing multilingual support and assistance for olim.

 SHEVY SHEMER

How to navigate the Israeli market

A panel discussed how to navigate the Israeli market at the annual real estate conference of Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank.

 NIR SHMUEL (left) and Ayelet Gonen Brosh.

Experts outline mortgage challenges for foreigners

At a real estate conference with The Jerusalem Post, experts broke down key mortgage challenges for foreign residents buying property in Israel.

 FROM RIGHT: Chaim Friedman, Efrat Levy, and Yedidya Spetter