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

Thinking about aliyah? Here’s how to start and what happens next

From opening an aliyah file and establishing eligibility to finding the right absorption program, learning Hebrew and building a career in Israel, The Jewish Agency for Israel offers prospective and new olim support throughout the journey; this is where to begin

ynet Global | 09.10.26

Aliyah on the rise: Why more Jews are looking to build their future in Israel

For Jews weighing aliyah, moving to Israel is increasingly about more than escaping antisemitism: it’s about building a future, says Jewish Agency Director General Yehuda Setton, whose team helps turn that choice into a new life through community, jobs and long-term support

India Naftali | 09.09.26

In an age of algorithms, Jewish peoplehood must be personal

Opinion: American Jews and Israelis share history, identity and a common future, yet often know little about one another firsthand; direct relationships, especially among young people, can counter stereotypes, bridge divides and strengthen Jewish peoplehood

Diana Anderson | 08.28.26

A last-minute hotel change. A first date on Tu B'Av. The aliyah love story that almost never happened

For many Israelis, Tu B'Av is the Jewish holiday of love, a day of romance, first dates and proposals. For Gaby Aboudi Pinto, it carries deeper meaning: the anniversary of her first date with the man who would later become her husband

Emma Oliver Hacham | 07.29.26

Jewish camps worldwide open doors to 1,000 Israeli teens

Expanded Campers2Gether program will bring teens from war-affected communities and children of reservists to camps in North America, Europe, Latin America and elsewhere

ynet Global | 06.25.26

'My grandparents would never believe I stood in Germany in an IDF uniform'

Noam, a Nahal reconnaissance soldier wounded in an incident that killed 5 troops, prayed for IDF soldiers at a Budapest synagogue; Rachel Bayer, whose brother fell in the war, joined the Jewish Agency delegation in Europe

Gal Ganot | 05.10.26

'They were shocked to hear IDF soldiers were saved thanks to German blood'

Lt. Dr. Y, physician of the IDF’s 77th Battalion, visited Germany with the Jewish Agency’s 'Shlichim in Uniform' program, telling lawmakers and Jewish teens how German-donated blood saves wounded soldiers

Gal Ganot | 05.07.26

Israel intensifies global doctor recruitment effort at MedEx France 2026

Hundreds of European physicians gather in Paris as Israel ramps up efforts to address a doctor shortage and streamline immigration and licensing for medical professionals

ynet Global | 05.04.26

Young Jews see rising antisemitism but still believe they can shape the future

Jewish Agency report finds anxiety and optimism rising side by side after Oct. 7, as many young Jews report a stronger connection to Jewish life, Israel and public action; 'People are driving action and hope because they are concerned,' says Dr. Shelley Kedar

David Matlin | 04.19.26

'We’re not afraid': New olim say they have no regrets

New arrivals in absorption centers across Israel learn Hebrew and the difference between early alerts and real rocket sirens; despite the war, they say immigrating to Israel fulfilled a lifelong dream

Yair Kraus | 03.09.26

Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton and Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

Jewish Agency launches relief fund for victims of Iran attacks

Roaring Lion Fund will give emergency grants and counseling to Israelis wounded, displaced or who have lost loved ones to Iranian missile strikes, with support from global Jewish organizations

ynet Global | 03.05.26

Over 200 young immigrants arrive in Israel seeking new life — and love

Newcomers from France, the UK and beyond begin their lives at Jerusalem’s Ulpan Etzion amid rising antisemitism abroad; Jewish Agency calls their arrival the largest since October 7 and a sign of resilience and hope

Roy Rubinstein | 01.15.26

At 100, Sara makes aliyah: ‘I believe all Jews should live in Israel’

After October 7, Sara Unterberg from Uruguay realized she wanted to spend her remaining years with family in Israel—so at 100, she made aliyah, saying, 'The world is becoming less safe'

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.25

The Jewish Agency and Class Action Foundation

Jewish Agency unveils $18M aid fund for IDF reservists’ families

The program offers up to 20,000 shekels to businesses owned by spouses of IDF reservists affected by the war, reflecting global Jewish unity and support for Israel’s defenders

ynet | 11.04.25

Jewish Agency and ILTV event marks two years since October 7 massacre

President Isaac Herzog, Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, and Jewish leaders worldwide reflect on loss, resilience, and the unity shaping Israel’s recovery

ILTV | 10.19.25