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

Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People  

Nearly 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover.

Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire


The impact of Russia's unrest on Israel's future - editorial

In 2022, Israel absorbed approximately 70,000 new immigrants. More than half came from Russia (37,364), with another 14,680 arriving from Ukraine.

Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group stand on a tank outside a local circus near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Right-wing Orthodox Jewish group urges government to limit Law of Return

The Chotam organization has launched a campaign by producing a short online video titled “Putting an end to non-Jewish immigration; making an amendment to the Law of Return.”

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016,

Jerusalem is the leading destination for North American aliyah to Israel

In total, since the organization's establishment in 2002, over 20,000 new olim have immigrated to Jerusalem with the assistance of NBN.

 Dina & Barry Kornblau with their family after making Aliyah to Jerusalem just in time for Yom Yerushalayim.

50 years after his first visit, these are a recent oleh's thoughts on Israel - opinion

I visited well over 90 times, bought two apartments and expended thousands of hours and dollars in Zionist causes, including creating a Jewish high school with one of its core tenets being Zionism.

 OPPOSITION MK Gilad Kariv points an accusing finger at Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee chairman Simcha Rothman. The opposition should be viewed as a loyal opposition and not the enemy, says the writer.

Over 1,600 olim in Israel call on Israeli gov’t to halt judicial reform

The letter is signed by olim of varied backgrounds, including Orthodox, Secular, Reform, Conservative and haredi Jews.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016,

Hebrew Ulpan teachers across Israel hold strike over low salaries

Hundreds of Ulpan teachers across Israel announced on Sunday morning that they will use their sick days and not come in to teach.

 A CLASSROOM at a Tel Aviv school is empty due to a strike called by the Teachers’ Union.

How are these olim living their lives after retirement in Israel?

The Magazine spoke with nine English-speaking immigrants to find out where their open highways are taking them.

 FOUNDERS LAYA SAUL JACKSON (R) and Chaya Barth Shechter at the future site of the Children’s Museum of the Galilee.

Aliyah minister: Decreased US, France immigration urges us to invest

Ofir Sofer is “expected to allocate budgets for programs intended to integrate new immigrants into the employment market.”

 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer: There is an assumption that olim from financially established countries don’t need any support or assistance. That isn’t true.

BaBayit Jerusalem: A ‘third place’ for young olim in Israel’s capital

The strong framework that the BaBayit community has created for volunteers to start their own clubs, events and initiatives gives me hope that it can overcome whatever hiccups come its way.

 YOUNG JERUSALEMITES attend BaBayit events.

Aliyah minister: We need more funds for huge wave of olim

“We have been working in emergency mode,” Ofir Sofer said, explaining that his devoted employees have been having difficulties making sure that every immigrant’s needs are fulfilled.

 SOFER: I AM aware of the sensitivities [of the ‘grandchild clause’], and when the amendment is made, it will be done in a very sensitive way, with a lot of listening to Diaspora Jewry and a broad public discourse.