Tag: olim
Dollar Drops to NIS 3.1 – Will It Ever Stop?
It's terrible news for American pensioners living in Israel who rely on their Social Security checks from Uncle Sam.
Israel’s Aliyah Ministry Launches Emotional-Support Hotline for Immigrants
Mental-health professionals will be at callers' disposal five days a week in English, French, Spanish, Amharic and Russian.
Knesset Committee Allows Non-Israeli Diaspora Jews to Enlist in Israel’s National Service
The goal of the amendment is to encourage Aliyah and strengthen the connection with Diaspora Jewry.
India’s Jewish MMA & Kickboxing Champion Set to Make Aliyah
More than 4,000 Bnei Menashe have made Aliyah to Israel in the past two decades, thanks largely to Shavei Israel. Another 6,500 remain in India, all of whom wish to make their home in the Jewish state.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Final Group Aliyah Flight of 5780 Lands
Varying in ages from 7 to 94, they will make their home from the bustling cities of Tel Aviv and Herzliya to the quiet kibbutz of Nir Eliyahu.
There was an 18% Increase in Aliyah in 2019
The largest number of Olim (immigrants), 15,821, came from Russia, 48.2% of all immigrants, an increase of about 50% compared with 2018.
Future Lone Soldiers Land in Israel
The majority of the new arrivals hailed from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and California.
120 New Olim Expected in Israel over the Next 48 Hours
Since the beginning of April 2020, 3,495 Aliyah applications were submitted to Nefesh B’Nefesh.
Aliyah to Israel Continues Amid Coronavirus Crisis, 961 Immigrate in March
Anyone who holds a valid visa to immigrate to Israel is entitled enter Israel under the Law of Return, even though the borders are currently closed to foreign nationals.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Virtual Mega Aliyah Event Featuring Real Aliyah Opportunities
The Aliyah group will provide online informational sessions to nearly 1,000 pre-registered participants in lieu of this year’s New Jersey mega Aliyah event.
2019 was Peak Year for Jewish Immigration to Israel, Data Shows
34,872 Jews came to the Jewish State in 2019, a 20% increase over the 29,800 that came in 2018.
Israel Welcomed Over 255,000 Olim from more Than 150 Countries in Passing Decade
The countries which contributed the highest number of Olim in the past 10 years were Russia (66,800), Ukraine (45,670), France (38,000) and the US (32,000).
Nefesh B’Nefesh Fair to Introduce Olim to Housing Market
The Olim will have an opportunity to hear from experts on a wide range of topics concerning purchasing a home, understanding mortgages, and choosing the right community.
Abeles & Heymann Coming to Israel, Supplying Hot Dogs for US Embassy in Israel’s...
Abeles & Heymann hot dogs are making Aliyah, and they're launching at the US Embassy's 4th of July celebration in Israel.
233 North American Olim including 70 Future Soldiers Arrive Tuesday
The brand-new Olim hail from 19 US states and two Canadian provinces, including 20 families, 64 children, six sets of twins and 26 medical professionals.
A Hebrew in the Heartland – Keeping Olim in Israel [audio]
Jews from all over the world are coming home!
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Apologizes to NBN’s Rabbi Yehoshua Fass
Rabbi Fass expressed his hope that the matter will be resolved, and that a healing process will begin to develop between the Chief Rabbinate and Rabbinic leaders across the world.
New Israelis Arrive From Ukraine on IFCJ ‘Freedom Flight’
The start of a new life in Israel, "a strong and independent country," is a rescue for olim from Ukraine.
Young Professional Olim Prefer Tel Aviv
Immigration to Tel Aviv has come to be characterized by youth: approximately 9,500 of the new immigrants are between the ages of 18 and 35, joining a third of Tel Aviv's population that is of the same age group.
Knesset Passes Law Requiring Representation of Haredim, Olim, in Civil Service
Proper representation legislation in recent years has used affirmative action to boost public sectors whose presence in the civil service does not represent their share of the population.
Report: 10% of Israeli Public Servants Are Olim
166 Ethiopian Israelis have been recruited to the police force over the past two years, and today 613 police officers are Ethiopian.
Ministerial Team Targets Personnel Shortage in High-Tech Sector
A high-level government task force is aiming to bring more new immigrants into the high-tech work force, while training veteran Israelis to enter the field as well.
The Aaron Katsman Show – A Summer of Aliyah [audio]
With thousands of newly minted Olim having just moved to Israel, Aaron gives some tips on how make it financially in Israel.
Welcome Home [photo]
233 North American new Olim arrived home to Israel this morning.
Knesset Committee Approves $80 Million to Support New Immigrants
Some of the funds are designated for encouraging entrepreneurship among new immigrants from France, Belgium, and Ukraine.
Tuesday 223 American Olim Made Israel their Home
The 223 newcomers include Jews from 17 US states and two Canadian provinces, former servicemen from three different US Armed Forces units, families of all sizes, and young professionals.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Launching $10K Grants to Olim Planning Small Businesses
Applicants must be Olim or have a confirmed Aliyah from NBN by Jan. 10, 2016.
Newest Israelis Do Independence Day the Israeli Way
Many of these new Israelis expressed amazement at how the day is celebrated in Israel in contrast with their native countries.
Report: CIA Recruiting Israeli Soldiers
Channel 2 television reported that the IDF has warned soldiers, especially American "olim," to be careful not to fall into a trap and leak confidential information.