Nefesh B'Nefesh

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.
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

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

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

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

Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference


Just One Chesed launches campaign to expand rapid response units across 21 communities

Campaign initiated in response to urgent need for tactical and essential equipment for communities in danger on the front lines

(from L-R): Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, Shlomo Neeman and Mayor of Efrat, Oded Revivi join Founder & CEO of Just One Chesed, Jerry Latinik and local volunteers at the Efrat emergency packaging site.

Dozens Make Aliyah Amid Operation Iron Swords

Newcomers from the U.S. touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation

 Caption: Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer (right) with Dir-Gen of the Ministry, Avichai Kahane (middle) and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh (left) , with new olim. (Yonit Schiller)

Dozens make aliyah amid Operation Swords of Iron

“We will never give up on the vision of the return of the nation of Israel to their land,” Ofir Sofer told the olim.

 Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer (right) with Dir-Gen of the Ministry, Avichai Kahane (middle) and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh, with new olim.

Rosh Hashanah: What new and veteran immigrants envision for the New Year

Nefesh B’Nefesh has brought some 75,000 North American immigrants to Israel since its founding in 2002, but the organization’s work doesn’t stop the moment the new immigrants get off that plane. 

 LOUISE SUTTON SUEDE poses with her family, who all made aliyah in August, at the Kotel ahead of the new year.

Jerusalem highlights September 1-7

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 ZEDEKIAH’S CAVE is an ancient limestone quarry underneath the Old City’s Muslim Quarter.

Grapevine: Help is here

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM speaks at a protest in Jerusalem’s Safra Square against construction in the Rehes Lavan (White Ridge) nature reserve.

Mazal tov! Israel welcomes 215 new North American olim

In these cynical times, Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 64th charter flight brings a fresh burst of idealism and excitement to the Jewish state.

 Olim on the 64th Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight pose with the organization’s co-founders Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart; Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer; and ministry Director-General Avichai Kahana.

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 64th Charter Flight Arrives With 215 Newcomers Onboard

For the first time in the history of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s charter Aliyah flights, Olim were given the opportunity to complete their immigration process on the plane.

 Summer Charter Flight

Nefesh B’Nefesh Shuk Olim

Helping new immigrants jump-start their businesses.

 Shopping at Shuk Olim

Mothers of lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion with their children in Jerusalem

Momentum and the FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitated an emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world who are visiting Israel.

  A group shot of lone soldiers posing with their mothers at the Nefesh B'Nefesh campus in Jerusalem.