Maryland to MDA: How an oleh found his place on Israel’s front lines
An American oleh serving as an MDA paramedic reflects on his aliyah story and the intense realities of working Israel’s emergency front lines.
Jerusalem Post Aliyah Portal
96-year-old Holocaust survivor completes Aliyah in Tel Aviv
New immigrant pharmacists face discrimination, lack of gov't support despite professional shortage
The battle for Jewish identity will be decided in the classroom, not on Twitter
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish: From teaching in Ukraine to creating Jewish kids' toys in Hadera
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”
Levi Preger: From a Dutch town to the IDF
Preger, aged 27 is a lone soldier who made aliyah from the Netherlands. For the past four years, he has been active with the Growing Wings Foundation, a nonprofit that supports lone soldiers.
Immigration from Russia, Ukraine, at its lowest since COVID-19, says Diaspora Affairs Committee
Israel expects an additional drop of approximately 50% in Eastern European immigrants, a result of policies that have disincentivized influx from the region, according to various Knesset members.
Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel
While more elegant and ornate pottery may be found in other studios, Strausberg takes pride in creating unique yet practical pieces that people enjoy every day.
Olim navigate studying in Israel
Academic life in Israel can be challenging – from navigating a new language, culture, and bureaucracy – yet it can also be deeply rewarding.
Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah
Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli who has been living in the country for the past 20 years, decided to fully convert to Judaism after connecting with his Jewish coworkers.
Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness
Blenden has begun selling her pieces at craft fairs and pop-up exhibitions showcasing the work of olim hadashim in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. She donates all proceeds to a charity fund in the US.
Israel’s real estate map is changing
As infrastructure and population patterns shift, the most compelling real estate stories are emerging just beyond the obvious.
KeepOlim: supporting olim where the system falls short
What began as an online community soon evolved into KeepOlim, a registered nonprofit now serving nearly 48,000 members across Israel.
Nefesh B’Nefesh launches ZEI Fellowship for Jewish High School Educators
New Israel curriculum and fellowship for North American Jewish educators aims to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.
