New online business directory for olim launched by Nefesh B’Nefesh

English website to provide local English speakers with comprehensive, yellow-pages type listing of nation-wide services

Reuters | Published: 09.30.07, 18:42

Nefesh B'Nefesh, the organization dedicated to revitalizing aliyah from the US, Canada and the UK, has launched a new online business directory, providing local English speakers with a comprehensive listing of services nation-wide, as well as special discounts for Nefesh B'Nefesh olim.

The site highlights businesses operated by Nefesh B'Nefesh olim and enables all Israeli businesses to advertise their services to olim free of charge.

The website contains a Services Directory in English, which is a yellow-pages type listing of businesses and services run by Nefesh B'Nefesh olim. Businesses not owned by Nefesh B'Nefesh olim who wish to be listed on the site may also do so free of charge, provided they offer discounts to new immigrants.

Yellow-pages type listing

The directory is intended to help people obtain a wide range of services at the most affordable prices, including gardening, health, shopping and even party-planning. Additionally, the site enables olim to connect with American Jewish business owners who may be interested in hiring Israeli employees.

In the future, Nefesh B'Nefesh intends to avail this service to the entire English speaking community in Israel. A special aliyah gift shop has also been included on the site, allowing users to have gifts such as specialty food baskets, Judaica items and floral arrangements delivered to family and friends living in Israel.

“The exciting part of this new Nefesh B’Nefesh endeavor is for us to be able to help our olim connect with Israeli service providers in a far more efficient way than ever before,” said Danny Oberman, Executive VP of Israel Operations for Nefesh B’Nefesh.

“This new service opens up a whole new gateway to information and services at no charge which is a win-win situation for any oleh or business owner in Israel,” he added.

The Nefesh B'Nefesh website provides information and resources on education, employment, financial planning, ulpans and a wide variety of other topics useful for olim.