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.
Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows
Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service
Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference
Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host inaugural lone soldiers driver’s license conversion day
The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day
Can immigration solve Israel's doctor shortage?
Regulation change and anticipated retirement of doctors who immigrated from the Soviet Union are contributing factors to Israel's doctor shortage. A new program seeks to alleviate it.
Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates int. medical Aliyah program to solve Israel’s shortage of physicians
This will include expediting medical license processing and license conversions and documentation. Additionally, the program will connect doctors with Israeli medical professionals.
Jerusalem academic institutions host student olim from around the world at Higher Education Fair
Some 500 young Olim attended an open house fair at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s campus in Jerusalem, where they explored the many academic opportunities available in the city.
Editor's notes: No one is encouraging aliyah – but they should
Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).
Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96
Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.
Hundreds of new olim arrive in Israel since October 7
In total, Nefesh B’Nefesh recorded 3,020 new olim throughout 2023 from North America.
Award granted to 10 olim who contributed to war effort
The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.
How are new immigrants in Israel adjusting to life and war?
215 starry-eyed immigrants arrived on August’s Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight. This veteran olah checks back in on how they are adjusting – not just to culture shock but to the war with Hamas.
Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers
New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.
