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At 82 years old, Bob Dylan’s confidant makes Aliyah

Despite ongoing war, Louis Kemp – a childhood friend of the legendary singer – has decided to immigrate to Israel; Kemp, who authored a book about his relationship with Dylan, shared his decision in an interview with Ynet: 'My people are under attack, the country that I love is under attack, I wanted to show solidarity, I felt that the best way to do so was by moving to Israel'

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.24

Wandering Jews: 1 in 5 Jews worldwide lives outside the country where he was born

Jews are the most migratory religious group, with Israel as the leading destination; This migration trend highlights significant shifts in Jewish population dynamics worldwide

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.24

New olim will be approved to start work in Israel faster

Israel prepares to receive new immigrants on aliyah as worldwide antisemitism rises by approving the speeding up of the work licensing process for new immigrants, and easing recognition of academic degrees from abroad; 'They have to make a living with dignity'

Itamar Eichner | 08.04.24

Family from North America arrives on aliyah in the midst of the war against Hamas in Gaza

Israel sees 38% drop in immigration in 2023, with signs of recovery in 2024

Decline driven by October 7 attacks and ensuing war in Gaza and northern Israel, but rebound seen in early 2024; most immigrants come from Russia, Ukraine, US, Belarus and France, settling mainly in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem

Yaron Drukman | 08.01.24

How Aliyah helped shape Israel's sports legacy

Immigration has significantly transformed Israeli athletics, with numerous immigrant athletes elevating the nation's sports scene, leading to Olympic finalists and record-breaking performances

Avinoam Porat | 07.26.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט תוצאות שמאל חוגג דגל גאווה דגל פלסטין

'They called our children filthy Jews': French Jews feel unsafe amid rising antisemitism

Paris Jewish community leader says antisemitic attacks increased four-fold since the outbreak of war, adding French Jews are in immediate danger in some parts of the country: 'Members of the Jewish community prefer to hide their Jewish symbols when in public spaces'

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.24

'Bad for France and bad for the Jews': France's election results shock Jewish community

While many Jews expected the country's far-right party to cruise to victory, far-left takeover is bad news for the Jewish community, as many now seek to make aliyah

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.09.24

After Benjamin fell in Gaza, his parents made aliyah from France

The parents of Master Sergeant (res.) Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes, a lone soldier killed while fighting in Gaza, leave France for Israel: 'We will build our lives in Jerusalem, the city that Benjamin loved more than anything'

Itamar Eichner | 06.26.24

מימין: רנה אקשטיין, אביתר גרשון ומאיה קהן

'I hope you die and Israel burns to the ground’: he used to be my close friend

On October 7, Renna realized her friends didn’t care about Jewish lives and now wants to be a combat soldier; Evyatar set aside his film career to contribute; Maya advocates for Israel on campus despite opposition; 3 young American Jews share how they decided to make Aliyah and enlist in the IDF

Shmuel Munitz | 06.19.24

עולים חדשים בנתב"ג באירוע של הסוכנות היהודית לציון 70 שנות עלייה

Shavuot miracle: Over 500 women named Ruth and Naomi make Aliyah to Israel in past decade

Aliyah and Integration Ministry reports 266 women and girls named Ruth and 336 named Naomi have made Israel their new home in the last 10 years; top countries of origin for newcomers include France, UK, US and Brazil

Itamar Eichner | 06.10.24

הזדמנות לחשוף בפני הצעירים את האפשרויות בשירות הצבאי

'We have no other country': new immigrants gear up for IDF service

Over 500 young men and women who made Aliyah on their own from all over the world attended a preparatory fair in advance of their mandatory military service; 'It was important for me to make Aliyah and enlist; I love Israel'

Ynetnews | 06.03.24

ד"ר רובין בורנשטיין, רופא שיקום, בית לוינשטיין

The rehabilitation doctor who made aliyah to treat wounded in Israel

Dr. Robyn Bornstein says deciding to move to Israel from the US ha shad a deep impact on him, and that being able to help injured soldiers in his line of work has taught him a great deal

Eitan Gefen | 05.20.24

Shabbat at the Rabbi Minich's Synagogue in Jaffa

Isolated amid independence: Russian immigrants face Israeli integration issues

Following the Ukraine ‘war Aliyah’ surge, many new Russian olim are looking for understanding and acceptance as they navigate Israeli cultural and religious norms

Veronica Neifakh/The Media Line | 05.14.24

'Bible says Children of Israel left Egypt with great wealth, we left with nothing'

Moshe Saban-Cohen and Matild Cohen-Levi, who made Aliyah to Israel from Egypt, recall their memories of the Nile and the reasons they left their wealth behind to start over in the Promised Land

Yogev Israeli | 04.22.24

A Passover reflection on supporting immigrants in Israel during war

On the eve of Passover, as we celebrate the historical paradigm of emerging from slavery to freedom and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, the journey of new immigrants to Israel takes on special resonance

Linda Pardes Friedburg | 04.19.24

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