Olim

'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together

“We’re running on fumes, but exhilarated,” Jordan, one of the new olim (immigrants) and a father of six girls, told The Jerusalem Post at the airport.

AUGUST 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

New immigrants from Great Neck New York's Persian Jewish community arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. August 11, 2026.

Head of the Yashar Party’s olim integration initiative Alex Rif at The Jerusalem Post studio.

Yashar to safeguard Law of Return, cut bureaucracy, address needs of olim in next gov't - exclusive

One of Yashar's focuses would be on improving services for elderly olim and ensuring better translation of Hebrew websites into different languages.

AUGUST 11, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is

AUGUST 5, 2026|ByDORON ALMOG

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.

Israel is entering a new tech growth cycle – and needs the best people here - opinion

The bigger story is that Israel’s technology sector is entering a new growth cycle – one that needs its most experienced people back at the center of the action, while inviting outstanding talent...

AUGUST 2, 2026|ByDROR BIN

Ceremony to honor 96 fallen immigrant soldiers to be held on National Aliyah Day

The main event will include the presentation of a book commemorating the stories of the 96 fallen olim, with several keynote speakers.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF SOLDIERS operate in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, in November.

Your Taxes: What new immigrants and returning residents need to know before aliyah to Israel

“New residents” and “senior returning residents” who lived abroad 10 years are entitled to a package of income-tax benefits.

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByLEON HARRIS

From aliyah to the IDF: Shlav Bet gives olim a chance to serve

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, Shlav Bet has expanded and gained new momentum, with many Israelis and olim stepping forward to fill manpower gaps and support the IDF.

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, September 14, 2025.

Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime

Reflections from olim as to why they chose to make aliyah - and stay.

OCTOBER 9, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Nina Verzhbolovich: Russian olah builds cleaning empire in Israel

This olah wiped her slate clean after aliyah pushed her into new professional opportunities.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

I’ll always feel like an outsider but my kids won’t - comment

In the vast sweep of Jewish history, the shift from Diaspora Jew to Sabra is a profound transformation.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByHERB KEINON

Being an immigrant is a feeling and a designation that lasts forever.

Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)

These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN