Aliyah

Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to critics - interview

Rabbi Yosef Blau urges moral clarity in Israel’s response to Gaza, advocating for responsibility in addressing hunger and violence, despite critics within Orthodox circles.

AUGUST 28, 2025|ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA

Rabbi Yosef Blau, former spiritual adviser at Yeshiva University, addresses members of Smol Emuni, an organization of liberal observant Jews, in a video shown at their conference in March, 2025.

Test results are often difficult to understand in Hebrew.

Israel’s healthcare through an olah’s eyes: one woman’s story of struggle and strength

The combination of language barriers, bureaucracy, and cultural differences can make even routine appointments overwhelming.

AUGUST 28, 2025|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

The gap year: A journey that strengthens Jewish identity - opinion

The gap year is a great investment for the participants. Yet the real beneficiary is the Jewish people.

AUGUST 26, 2025|ByMICAH HALPERN

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. Instead of fearmongering, we should be encouraging an aliyah of ideals and idealism, the writer maintains.

Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year

Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.

AUGUST 25, 2025|ByKESHET NEEV

Planning Aliyah? Here's what you need to know before making the move to Israel

From emotional readiness to bureaucracy and banking, successful aliyah begins with thorough preparation.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByMARC REISS

Moving to a 'war-zone': What the headlines won't tell you about the lives of Israelis - opinion

Across the 100 encounters, themes kept surfacing: trauma, resilience, tight-knit communities, and lots of kids – nearly a third of the country.

AUGUST 23, 2025ByDAVID SHLACHTER

THE WRITER wraps up a ‘Hinenu’ photoshoot at a heliport in Herzliya last year.

From Brooklyn to Jerusalem: Dr. Yehuda Resiman's back and forth journey

Now he’s truly home. And although he is unhappy with Israel’s current political leadership, he’s not leaving again.

AUGUST 23, 2025ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

YEHUDA REISMAN with a mother and child in Haiti, one year after the earthquake.

Welcome home: First Nefesh B'Nefesh flight since Oct. 7 lands in Israel

This group of new immigrants joined more than 90,000 others who have made aliyah with the support of Nefesh B’Nefesh since 2002.

AUGUST 23, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

THE BASKIN family were among the first to deplane after touching down in their new home. Sigal, 17, and Liat, 12, are towered over by their brother, Itai, 15. Mom, Revital, waves to the camera as Dad, Joseph, accompanies his family down the stairs while smiles abound.

Navigating Israel’s healthcare system as an oleh

The experiences of olim navigating Israel’s healthcare system— stories that are often frustrating and relatable, sometimes amusing, and at times even inspiring.

AUGUST 22, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

View of a Maccabi Health Center in Modi'in, on January 26, 2021.

Time to come home: Immigration to Israel shows we will not bow to enemies - editorial

Our enemies want us to doubt our future. Each plane of new immigrants proves that our future is already here.

AUGUST 22, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Flying in as one of 12 Aliyah flights hosting up to 60 new Olim per dedicated group.

Grapevine, August 17, 2025: Immigration on the rise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 17, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

From blue hair to Bukhara: The restless journey of Ari Kresch

At 70, Ari Kresch is, by his own admission, living life with the urgency of someone determined to pack in as many connections, adventures, and acts of discovery as possible.

AUGUST 16, 2025ByNATAN ROTHSTEIN