Making aliyah

Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim

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.

FRENCH OLIM arrive in July.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum attends the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark

Alex Silnitsky addresses a gathering of former Prisoners of Zion and aliyah activists at the Heritage Ministry in Jerusalem on October 5.

Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on October 13, 2026.

Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim


'Israel is something you can't understand': JPost staff share struggles, silliness of aliyah

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Zvika Klein, and Alex Winston

 Illustrative photo of people making aliyah to Israel.

A Smoggie-Sabra story: Charles & Tali Kohn, from London to Jerusalem, 1994

How did a mandolin-playing Yemenite maiden convince a motorcycling, marathon-running musician from Middlesbrough to move back with her to Israel?

 KOHN PLAYS an Appalachian dulcimer that he built, while a handmade stick dulcimer and a larger Irish bouzouki listen attentively nearby.

'It pushes us more': French Jews tell 'Post' of how antisemitism forced them to make aliyah

The Jerusalem Post spoke to four families making aliyah from France.

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Sabina's new album explores her Journey in Israel towards gratitude, connection, and belonging

The German-born singer releases her second album in Hebrew, reflecting on Zionism and motherhood in Israel.

"It was important for me to release an album in Hebrew this time because my heart is here," Sabina says.

Israel offers substantial grants to attract immigrant doctors to Gaza border region

"This program is a game-changer for the rehabilitation of the area," said Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. "We're not just improving healthcare; we're rebuilding communities."

 Galila Yohannes and her doctor at Tel Aviv Sarousky Medical Center.

Ari Grazi and Lübba Wintzer: Making aliyah with no regrets

When Ari Grazi asked Lübba Wintzer out on a date, she said it would only be if he wanted to make aliyah. But he had already resolved to do so two months prior.

 Ari and Luba after arriving in Israel on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight on September 21, 2023.

Nefesh B’Nefesh prepares to welcome over 2,000 Olim throughout the summer 

This summer, 2000 newcomers are arriving via 14 Aliyah group flights, and 60 Olim are expected to touch down at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday morning.

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Aliyah org. launches model for English-speaking Olim amid increased demand

"We are excited to bring Israela's proven expertise to English-speaking communities," says Colonel Vach. "Aliyah is a response to strengthening Israel amidst adversity."

Olim from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah flight" to the Ben Gurion airport

Ahead of Shavuot: 602 Ruths and Naomis make aliyah in the past decade

The Aliyah and Integration Ministry reported that in the last decade, 602 women named Ruth and Naomi have made aliyah to Israel, reflecting cultural and historical connections.

 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.

Why aliyah is more crucial now than ever - opinion

Your aliyah is not only a physical, geographical transition, it is in fact joining the Jewish people’s historical and national journey toward building a strong, safe, and prosperous home.

 THE WRITER (front, second from right) poses with new immigrants from the United States, last summer.