Olim

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.
LEVI PREGER and Rachel Eskandry feel supported as both ‘olim’ and lone soldiers.

Studying in Israel: International students find a home at Reichman University

Lilian Gandelman

Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv

Daniela Lachster

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty


Exodus was among the ship records found in a Tel Aviv document trove - exclusive

Documents and photographs reviewed by The Jerusalem Post show that the material spans several years and reflects more than one phase of Jewish immigration to Israel.

Historic aliyah records, including documents listing the Exodus immigrant ship and other vessels from the pre-state period, found in the Aliyah and Integration Ministry’s Tel Aviv offices.

Breaking barriers: Israeli women expand opportunities in STEM and hi-tech

The women working to expand opportunities for other women in Israeli hi-tech

Despite barrier in the hi-tech industry, women in Israel are still shaping the future of STEM.

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

From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.

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

Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks

Olim already enjoy a 10-year Israeli tax holiday for foreign-source income and capital gains. Starting January 1, 2026, olim may also be exempt from Israeli tax on Israeli-source income.

 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

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.

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

Olim, along with returning residents who have lived abroad for at least ten years, will be eligible for the tax exemption.

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.

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Arrivals of North American Olim highlight continued aliyah to Israel despite wartime conditions and travel disruptions.

Michael Deluca

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

Samuels reflects on her aliyah and advocacy journey: 'I wanted two things in my life: to live in Israel and to have an open home.'

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

Knesset approves bill preventing double taxation for US olim, exempting National Insurance payments

The Knesset passed a bill exempting US olim from paying Israeli National Insurance for five years to prevent double payments, encouraging aliyah by reducing financial burdens.

An Israeli couple walks towards the Arrivals gate in the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 30, 2016

Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign

At an event for olim, Bennett discussed his plan to "fix Israel together."

Naftali Bennett speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026.