Aliyah

As 42 congregations across Israel celebrate Shabbat Aliyah, they honor both the journeys that brought olim here and the communal spirit those immigrants bring with them.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum has long been a public face for Jerusalem, and was even referred to by some as Jerusalem’s foreign minister. Those who live here also know her as a friend and neighbor.

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Just over a month ago, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Benjamin Hassin landed on Israeli soil for the first time in 12 years.

With more than 4,000 North American olim forecast for 2026, Israel must address housing affordability, currency pressures, and community integration to make aliyah financially viable.

From Gaza-border farms to Israel's top labs, this year's Bonei Zion Prize honorees show what Anglo Olim bring to a recovering Israel, just as North American Aliyah hits record highs.

Peter Kurz recounts the improbable journey of Israel’s baseball team to the Tokyo Olympics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and personal triumphs.

Aliyah is about more than arrival. By creating opportunities for new Olim and rebuilding northern Israel, the country can turn solidarity into lasting growth and stronger communities.

Historian Harriet Jackson makes aliyah after years of confronting antisemitism at Columbia and researching Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.

Now in its third year, the museum’s “Oleh Oleh” initiative is organized with Nefesh B’Nefesh, the Nadav Foundation, local authorities from around Israel, and organizations that support immigrants.

Heritage Ministry Director-General Itay Grank presented the ministry’s vision for the center, which would introduce younger generations to the history of Soviet Jewry.