Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools

The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.

Representing Jewish day schools from New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Maryland, Washington State, and Toronto, the fellows include department chairs, school administrators and educational leaders
DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

Making aliyah was a lifelong dream: Alex and Arielle Sabol with children Romi and Libi, from Brooklyn, NY.

A summer of new beginnings

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods


The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war

At a New Jersey hotel, hundreds of medical professionals spent a Sunday deciding to move to Israel. I spent the day asking them why.

Medical professionals attend MedEx in New Jersey.

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

After moving to Israel, a former NYC chocolate chef creates a boutique shop specializing in premium, Belgian-style products

Outside her shop, with her parents.

Nefesh B’Nefesh presented with Zionist Impact Award at 'Post' Conference

Co-founders Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, were presented with the Zionist Impact Award in acknowledgment of the organization’s efforts in addressing the country’s needs

Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive Jerusalem Post Award at Jpost NY Conference

“Our responsibility is not only to assist people with their aliyah dreams, but to turn them into reality, " Tony Gelbart, co-founder and chairman of Nefesh B’Nefesh

Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

Nefesh B’Nefesh will be presented with the JPost Award for its efforts to address four key areas: Aliyah and Integration, National Service, National Development, and Zionist Education.

New Olim coming to Israel 2026

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

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.

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

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

The “Olim Al Madim” conference provides young Olim with information, guidance, and support ahead of their required military service.

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.

Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

'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.

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.