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Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows

New aliyah figures released ahead of Yom Yerushalayim show that Jerusalem continues to be the top destination for North American immigrants moving to Israel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem
The “Olim Al Madim” conference provides young Olim with information, guidance, and support ahead of their required military service.

Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service

As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference

Israel has faced a lack of doctors for years, mainly due to a higher-than-average birth rate compared to other Western countries and an aging population of doctors.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
There will be a special screening of the documentary 'God Speaks Yiddish' by the humorous Tuvia Tenenboim on April 29 at Nefesh B'Nefesh in Tel Aviv.

'God Speaks Yiddish': A humorous peek into Israeli ultra-Orthodoxy

There will be a screening of 'God Speaks Yiddish" on April 29, 7 p.m., at Nefesh B'Nefesh, Azrieli Circle Tower, 10th floor, Tel Aviv. Entrance is free. Advance registration is required.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7

Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 IDF soldiers, both active-duty and reservists have been killed. Among them were 47 Lone Soldiers.

APRIL 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
A Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem Theater, honoring the memory of the Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7th

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

Newcomers will mark Israel’s 78th Independence Day as Israeli citizens for the first time

APRIL 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America

An Israeli columnist called American Jews ‘traitors,’ here's why he's wrong - comment

A response to Haggai Segal, whose recent column in Makor Rishon branded the world's largest Jewish community as disloyal for not making aliyah.

APRIL 19, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
CELEBRATING ISRAEL during a New York parade. What does Chabad have against the flag?

Building New Lives in Israel - One Story at a Time

WATCH: Welcome to Aliyah Stories – Brought to you by The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh.

APRIL 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
New Olim coming to Israel 2026

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Arrivals of North American Olim highlight continued aliyah to Israel despite wartime conditions and travel disruptions.

MARCH 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michael Deluca

96-year-old Holocaust survivor completes Aliyah in Tel Aviv

Charlotte Roth makes Aliyah, surrounded by five generations of descendants

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
96-year-old Holocaust survivor Charlotte Roth formally completed her Aliyah

As antisemitism surges worldwide, Israel is calling Diaspora Jews to 'come home' - but will they?

With antisemitism surging worldwide, Israeli officials believe more Jews will opt to make aliyah; but the path isn’t as easy as they think.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByRACHEL FINK
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Emergence of a new Anglo demographic in Israel requires a change of priorities - opinion

The English-speaking Aliyah map is changing; can our communal structures and our collective vision change with it?

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByESTI MOSKOVITZ-KALMAN
RABBI JOE and the JLIC TLV community members bring an ice cream truck to evacuees in Tel Aviv hotels.

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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2026BySUSAN DE LA FUENTE
WORKING OUT of the Talpaz Ceramic Studio in the Saltiel Community Center, in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv neighborhood. She gives classes there as well.

Over 300 olim attend community fair in Tel Aviv to connect with local support networks

457 new olim from the United States and Canada moved to Tel Aviv–Yafo in 2025 — a rise of more than 45% over three years.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv community event