Olim

Tel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says

The house will be “a place where they can come and work, have Shabbat dinners, celebrate the holidays, receive lectures, do shows, have parties, and organize,” Tel Aviv Vice-Mayor Guy Avner said.

Jewish immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine, on a rescue flight sponosred by the IFCJ, arrive at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on March 6, 2022.
 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.

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025

HOLDING A BANNER for LGBT Olim at Tel Aviv Pride, June 12.

Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel

Kugels and pickles: Classic noshes for both old-school and modern tables.

Not your zaide’s kiddush: Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush


Nefesh B’Nefesh honors young olim for their contributions to Israel

Nine young immigrants presented with Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel

This year’s recipients stand out for their young leadership, creativity, and dedication to making a meaningful impact on their schools and local communities in Israel

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel

Leora was drawn by a deep connection to Israel and a desire to serve in the army – in her profession.

Leora and her daughter run the Jerusalem marathon.

SEA ONE: A new standard of resort-living for English speakers in Israel

Opening in Spring 2026, SEA ONE welcomes English speakers and Olim into a vibrant Mediterranean community of premium resort living where art, design, and wellness converge.

SEA ONE Outdoor Pool

AMLAT: Guiding young Spanish-speaking women in Israel

The program offers young women from Latin America the opportunity to study Torah in a full-time, structured framework. Of the 450 girls who have participated so far, about 30% have made aliyah.

Alumni of Midreshet Lindenbaum’s Amlat program visit the Kotel.

More Than a Game

The story of a football club that became a community for Olim from across the world

הטור הבא שלנו [11:15, 09/12/2025] +972 54-776-3133: Gaston Fratesi (in the middle) with the Ayers TLV players

Eight New Olim Celebrate Their First Hanukkah as Israelis

The holiday of light takes on new meaning for new immigrants building a home in Israel

Adina Spiewak and her family

The next miracle: Can Israel bring in 1 million new immigrants from the West? - opinion

Will Israel, this time, succeed in becoming a country that attracts immigration from affluent nations?

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Fulfilling a Dream

In the past decade, interest in purchasing a home in Israel has grown & Bank Hapoalim identified this trend. Several branches operate departments dedicated to clients interested in buying property

A Bank Hapoalim branch. Saving the customer from struggling with language barriers or bureaucracy.

Lost phones, good deeds: Olim share heartwarming stories on Israeli buses

Some uplifting stories from olim who saw or experienced unexpected kindness on their travels.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

At The Jewish Agency Board Meeting, ‘we act to impact’ becomes a blueprint for Israel’s recovery

Community representatives met with relatives of hostages and with bereaved families, toured war-affected areas, and discussed plans to increase aliyah while confronting antisemitism.

L to R: Jewish Agency Leadership: Mark Wilf, Chairman of the Board of Governors  Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive; Bruce Sholk, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Yehuda Setton, CEO and Director General.