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


Feeling at home with Habayta: the Israeli organization helping Olim build their new lives

As the war ends, Israel faces a new wave of Aliyah,” says Netanel Rotenberg, Co-CEO of Habayta. “Many families are preparing to make Aliyah, and we’re here to help them make Israel a true home.

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The spirit of Zionism: In the days after war - opinion

The brave and difficult decision of moving to Israel often comes from points of deep emotion, moments that remind us of our common national destiny and of our connection to the land.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. The number of aliyah files opened by individuals and families expressing interest in future immigration has surged dramatically, says the writer.

From aliyah to the IDF: olim share their experiences doing Shlav Bet

The challenges, motivations, and personal growth involved in integrating into Israeli society through serving in the IDF.

Avi Moskowitz and his wife.

Ceremony to honor 96 fallen immigrant soldiers to be held on National Aliyah Day

The main event will include the presentation of a book commemorating the stories of the 96 fallen olim, with several keynote speakers.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, in November.

Your Taxes: What new immigrants and returning residents need to know before aliyah to Israel

“New residents” and “senior returning residents” who lived abroad 10 years are entitled to a package of income-tax benefits.

Calculating taxes

From aliyah to the IDF: Shlav Bet gives olim a chance to serve  

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, Shlav Bet has expanded and gained new momentum, with many Israelis and olim stepping forward to fill manpower gaps and support the IDF.

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, September 14, 2025.

Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime

Reflections from olim as to why they chose to make aliyah - and stay.

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Nina Verzhbolovich: Russian olah builds cleaning empire in Israel

This olah wiped her slate clean after aliyah pushed her into new professional opportunities.

OH MY CLEANING team.

I’ll always feel like an outsider but my kids won’t - comment

In the vast sweep of Jewish history, the shift from Diaspora Jew to Sabra is a profound transformation.

Being an immigrant is a feeling and a designation that lasts forever.

Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)

These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.

An illustrative image of a man blowing a shofar outside an El Al plane in Israel.