Olim

Survival tips for grocery shopping in Israel

Olim provide practical guidance for how to make shopping in Israel feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
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Real estate agent holding key and house model

Home or Rent? Why Israelis Still See Buying a House as a National Milestone

For many Israelis, owning a home is more than a goal—it's a deep-seated symbol of family, success, and belonging

|ByYEDIDYA SPETTER
This summer was truly historic, highlighted by the landing of our 65th charter Aliyah flight and August reaching the highest monthly record of Aliyah in 25 years with over 1,000 Olim

Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem

August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. Instead of fearmongering, we should be encouraging an aliyah of ideals and idealism, the writer maintains.

Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year

Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.

|ByKESHET NEEV

Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim

This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?

AUGUST 22, 2025ByAARON KATSMAN
New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Making aliyah for love: A matchmaker’s story

The Magazine spoke with an olah who chose a life in the Middle East for her now-husband.

AUGUST 16, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
ROTEM & SHANA make it official.

Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh

Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.

AUGUST 15, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.

Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 225 North American olim on 65th charter aliyah fight

WATCH: With a nation in the healing process, this charter Aliyah flight serves as a powerful reminder of the growing future of Israel.

AUGUST 13, 2025ByNEFESH B NEFESH
Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes Olim on 65th charter aliyah flight

Olim from former Soviet Union harmed by systemic failures despite high retention rate

Alex Reif: "It is a national waste that Israel is losing immigrants who wish to integrate due to basic failures in absorption."

AUGUST 10, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Ukrainian refugees are seen arriving in Israel as part of Operation Israeli Guarantee, on March 6, 2022.

The aliyah story of Shirelle Weingarten, a scrunchie connoisseur

For Weingarten, this journey has been far from linear – it’s been a series of bold decisions, personal growth, and an unwavering commitment to finding her place in Israel.

JULY 27, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
BLENDING A nursing career with a thriving business

Bureaucracy battles: how do olim deal with the Israeli postal service?

Another common hurdle that nearly every oleh has encountered.

JULY 25, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
Illustration of an Israeli post truck. March 6, 2023.

If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion

Israelis manage to find humor in everyday life, even during the scariest of times.

JULY 17, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
IN BAT YAM, following an Iranian missile strike there last month, a sign reads: ‘Bat Yam is strong. Israel is winning!’ Says the writer: ‘Despite the divisiveness, I continue to find myself in awe of the Israeli nation’s resilience.’

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.

JULY 16, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
THE EXPECTATION that citizens should roam the length and breadth of the country in order to find an appointment slot somewhere to renew a passport is preposterous.

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.

JULY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Despite recent 12-day war with Iran, Nefesh B’Nefesh expects 2,000 North American Olim during 2025 summer season.

'We understand why we're here': New olim share their aliyah experiences

Episode 4 of JPost Asks Anything: The series where we bring you an inside look at the experiences of different Jewish and Israeli populations.

JULY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Participants in JPost Asks Anything Episode 4: Olim.