Olim
'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war
As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.
A summer of new beginnings
Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim
‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families
Nefesh B’Nefesh hosts largest Israel fair for gap year students
600 young adults gathered in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel
Olim’s guide to Jerusalem: best hangouts and activities for 2026
Known for its youthful energy and constant buzz, Jerusalem has plenty to offer newcomers looking to connect, explore, and enjoy city life.
Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim
Aliyah annual figures reach four-year high
From visiting to belonging: Micol Radzik's path to aliyah
Not a sudden move but a long decision, how Israel became home through patience, purpose, and planning.
Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here
Section 87 seeks to preserve such monies until retirement age (men, age 67, and women, age 64, generally). The penalty for early payout is a 35% tax charge.
Ester Ben David’s Zionist blueprint for building a stronger state
At Zionist Investments, CEO Ester Ben David treats real estate as a national and private mission
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
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.
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.
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.
