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Why you don’t pay thousands for healthcare in Israel, and why that feels suspicious at first

What is kupat holim? How does Israel’s universal healthcare system actually work, why there’s no bill after a doctor visit and what every new immigrant should know before getting care

ynet Global | 07.16.26

Choosing a health fund in Israel: Why new immigrants get it wrong

‘Many decide at the last minute based on a name they recognize,’ says health systems expert; confusion, language gaps and unfamiliar rules leave olim struggling to navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs

ynet Global | 07.16.26

Location, location, location: where you live in Israel shapes your healthcare

From your first choice at the airport to your daily access to doctors and specialists, where you settle in Israel can determine how close, fast and convenient your healthcare really is

ynet Global | 07.16.26

New to Israel? How new immigrants can avoid costly banking mistakes | Part 2

In part 2: from everyday fees to managing foreign currency, new immigrants face hidden banking costs; Gila Yosef, Manager of Bank Leumi’s Netanya branch, explains how to stay in control and avoid small expenses that quickly add up

ynet Global | 07.13.26

The Tel Aviv property dilemma: Why Bat Yam is emerging as a strategic alternative

When Tel Aviv’s prices no longer matched the dream, one international buyer changed the question: not 'How do we buy in Tel Aviv?' but 'How do we create options for the future?'

Noah Sander | 07.11.26

Beauty mogul Terry de Gunzburg makes aliyah: ‘Israel is my dream come true’

The founder of By Terry, who reshaped Yves Saint Laurent beauty and created the iconic Touche Éclat, opens up about her childhood journey from Egypt to Israel and France, her new home in Herzliya and why even war has not made her leave

Assi Tochen | 07.05.26

Masa Israel Journey has introduced a new 'LGBTQ-Friendly Badge' for selected programs

Masa launches 'LGBTQ-Friendly Badge' to signal safer, more inclusive Israel programs

Masa Israel Journey has launched an LGBTQ-Friendly Badge for selected programs in partnership with The Aguda aiming to strengthen inclusion standards, provide staff training and signal safer more welcoming spaces for participants worldwide

ynet Global | 07.03.26

At Shuk Olim, immigrant entrepreneurs transform new lives into thriving businesses

Dozens of immigrant-owned businesses showcased art, fashion, food and design at Shuk Olim in Tel Aviv during the city's annual Laila Lavan celebrations; organized by Nefesh B'Nefesh and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the event highlighted the growing impact of olim on Israel's economy and culture; behind every product was a story of aliyah, resilience and building a new home through entrepreneurship

Romi Amar | 06.29.26

Aliyah from Western countries surges as overall immigration to Israel falls, data show

Government report shows fewer arrivals in 2025, but more immigrants from the US, France, Britain and Canada, including young adults, doctors and students

Roy Rubinstein | 06.28.26

Jewish Australian artist: ‘Suddenly, no one wanted me in their galleries’

Adina Kraus dreamed of building her career as an artist in Melbourne, but says the aftermath of October 7 left her isolated, with exhibitions canceled and no place in Australia’s art world; now in Israel, she is preparing to show her work at Bezalel’s graduate exhibition

Yaniv Pohoryles | 06.23.26

Leading Israeli figures honored for contributions through Aliyah

Winners of the 12th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize include leaders in science, education, diplomacy, sports and innovation, recognizing the impact of English-speaking Olim on Israel

ynet Global | 06.22.26

Shuk Olim interview: Eli Gendelman, David Bensimhon, Rose Khan

From Brooklyn to Tel Aviv: olim entrepreneurs turn dreams into businesses

From secondhand fashion and colorful art to pins celebrating Jewish identity, three immigrant entrepreneurs share howaliyah inspired them to build businesses in Israel, navigate challenges and find community support through events like Shuk Olim in Tel Aviv hosted by Nefesh B’Nefesh

David Matlin | 06.21.26

‘We’re not running away, we’re running to Israel’: hundreds of North American jews prepare for aliyah

Hundreds of North American Jews took part in Nefesh B’Nefesh’s opening events for the 2026 summer aliyah season, as they prepare to move to Israel in the coming months. Many describe aliyah as the fulfillment of a long-held Zionist dream and a desire to build their future in Israel, with recent changes in the Jewish experience in North America reinforcing decisions they had already been considering for years

Tzur Gueta | 06.18.26

Eyal Efrat, head of the banking division at Bank Leumi

For new olim, Israel’s banking system does not have to be a culture shock

Eyal Efrat, Australian-raised banking executive says Israel’s financial system can feel confusing at first, but olim can navigate it by learning the key differences in credit cards, overdrafts, fees and mortgages even before they arrive

ynet Global | 06.14.26

A guide for olim: How to open an Israeli bank account in 5 steps

From landing at Ben Gurion Airport to accessing your first shekel, opening a bank account is one of the most urgent and confusing steps for olim; here’s how to navigate it quickly, what banks offer and what to prepare in advance

ynet Global | 06.10.26

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