Nefesh B'Nefesh

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

The organization has made changing the rules of the game its mission and, according to Fass, has helped about 100,000 immigrants from North America and the UK move to Israel since its establishment.

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.
More attention must be paid to people who want to leave Israel, and more must be done to help them change their minds and decide to stay, says the writer.

Israel needs to stop losing its people and start giving them reasons to stay - opinion

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.

Israel preparing for new wave of Jewish immigration, Aliyah Ministry director-general says

Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart

No. 31: Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart: Turning aliyah into a force for strengthening Israel


Living financially smarter in Israel: Tools for success in the AI age and beyond

The “Living Financially Smarter in Israel” forum offered expert tips on digital assets, AI, estate planning, and smart money habits for olim.

RIFKA LEBOWITZ: Thinking fiscally.

No. 29: Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart: Leaders of Nefesh B’Nefesh

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart are spearheading aliyah from North America

(L-R): Tony Gelbart and Yehoshua Fass

Nefesh B’Nefesh opens residence for female Lone National Service Volunteers in Jerusalem

The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence is giving 95 young women from around the world a true home, a built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

:  THE RESIDENCE gives Lone Bnot Sherut a home, built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem

August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.

This summer was truly historic, highlighted by the landing of our 65th charter Aliyah flight and August reaching the highest monthly record of Aliyah in 25 years with over 1,000 Olim

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.

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.

Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim

This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Grapevine, August 17, 2025: Immigration on the rise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from the UK

Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 225 North American olim on 65th charter aliyah fight

WATCH: With a nation in the healing process, this charter Aliyah flight serves as a powerful reminder of the growing future of Israel.

Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes Olim on 65th charter aliyah flight

From Canada to Modi’in: Grodzinski Family Reunites in Israel After Decades Abroad

This move is more than a change of address, it’s a powerful reunion, a homecoming decades in the making.

The Grodzinski family reunion at Ben Gurion airport

Despite Recent 12-Day War with Iran, NBN Expects 2,000 Olim This Summer

Thousands of North American newcomers remain steadfast in their decision to immigrate, expected on multiple group Aliyah flights as well as flagship summer charter flight

 Families arriving from North America as part of a wave of approximately 2,000 Olim