Making aliyah
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK
One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.
Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for applicants, new immigrants
Paul, Beth White: Grateful volunteers from New York to Israel
The next miracle: Can Israel bring in 1 million new immigrants from the West? - opinion
‘Our first in Israel’: The immigrants celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israelis
We asked a few recent arrivals why they decided to make the move now, and how they feel about celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israeli citizens.
Celebrating an 'Aliyanniversary': Despite the chaos, it's been a year with no regrets - opinion
Despite the unstable situation in Israel, we know we made the right decision to come. Personally, I appreciate the feeling of belonging that only teaching in Israel allows me.
Scott Lawrence: The Manhattan doctor who became an accidental Zionist
Dr. Scott Lawrence reflects on his nearly 30 years in Israel, “My life is fantastic. This is prophecy fulfilled, and I feel blessed to be privileged to raise my family here.”
Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry
Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.
Jake Gillis: The man behind the 'Sababoosh' podcast
Since launching his Israeli culture podcast in February 2024, Jake Gillis has discovered that heroes and celebrities are often genuinely nice people even at eye level.
Gov’t debates bill proposal to cancel Law of Return Grandchild Clause
The committee decided to debate the proposal once again in a month’s time.
Undeterred by war, over 2,000 immigrants expected to arrive in Israel this summer
Over 100 new immigrants arrived in Israel this past week alone.
Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets
Despite the challenges of daily life in Israel, with his apartment, and the culture-shock of adjusting to a new country, former New Yorker Heshy Engelsberg has no regrets.
Aliyah minister stranded in Baku after attacks on Iran, returns to Israel via boat
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was in Azerbaijan during the strike for a conference with the Jewish Agency, and was later directed to fly to Cyprus to return to Israel.
Coming home: Four families of new olim share what drove them to move to Israel
Who are these new olim (immigrants to Israel) arriving in a country at war with little more than some suitcases and conversational Hebrew?
