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Nearly 50 new North American immigrants arrive in Israel before Independence Day

Arrivals from the US and Canada continue ahead of Yom Ha’atzmaut, with dozens completing aliyah despite ongoing tensions, reflecting steady demand and growing interest in moving to Israel

ynet Global | 04.16.26

Holocaust survivors, 87 and 94, make aliyah: 'Antisemitism frightens me more than sirens'

Penina Zeitchik and Helen Charash, who fled the Nazis as children, fulfilled a lifelong dream by immigrating from the United States to Israel, saying the security situation did not deter them: 'I feel safe — everything pales in comparison'

Yogev Israeli | 04.14.26

‘We came anyway’: 40 North Americans become Israeli citizens amid war

New immigrants arrive during war with Iran, saying fear only strengthened their resolve as they choose to build new lives in Israel and celebrate Passover for the first time as citizens, turning a moment of conflict into one of purpose and belonging

ynet Global | 03.25.26

Resilience under fire: How two Anglo-Israelis keep building life in Israel amid war

When missiles struck near their homes and businesses, a journalist and a restaurant owner chose the same response many Israelis do: keep working, rebuilding and creating community despite the war

Emma Oliver Hacham | 03.19.26

Volunteers with Sword of Iron Israel Volunteer Corp packing goods

Under fire, Israel’s new immigrants step forward to rebuild

From emergency medics to food rescue and global volunteers, new immigrants and civil society groups step up across Israel, sustaining daily life and frontline response as the war continues

ynet Global | 03.19.26

Despite Iran war and canceled flights, two North Americans still make aliyah

Two new immigrants from Canada and the United States landed in Israel this week despite the ongoing war with Iran and flight disruptions, underscoring continued Aliyah and a determination among Jews abroad to build their futures in Israel.

ynet Global | 03.11.26

‘I won’: 96-year-old Holocaust survivor makes aliyah, joins 5 generations in Israel

Decades after surviving Auschwitz and building a life in America, Charlotte makes aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh, receives Israeli citizenship in Tel Aviv and reunites with five generations of descendants now living in Israel

ynet Global | 02.19.26

‘There is never a perfect time, but when the heart says come home, you have to listen’

More than 43,000 immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7, many of them young and on their own; at a first-of-its-kind event in Tel Aviv, hundreds of new immigrants met dozens of organizations working to make the complex absorption process a little less daunting

ynet Global | 02.09.26

Physician Aliyah accelerates as more than 1,000 doctors join Israel’s healthcare system in two years

541 physicians made Aliyah in 2025 through the International Medical Aliyah Program; many already integrated into the medical workforce

ynet Global | 01.17.26

Boost to health care in Israel: 541 doctors made aliyah in past year

After the departure of hundreds of Israeli doctors in the past two years, there has been an increase in the number of doctors who moved to Israel from countries such as the US, France and South America in 2025; 'After October 7, I told myself this is the time - I want to be there'

Or Hadar | 01.04.26

More than 4,100 Jews from North America immigrated to Israel in 2025

Aliyah from North America hits four-year high in 2025, driven by post-war solidarity

More than 4,100 Jews from North America made aliyah in 2025, a 12% increase from last year and the highest figure in four years; Many cited solidarity with Israel since the war as a key motivation, with Jerusalem the top destination

ynet Global | 12.29.25

Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians Olim Directorate at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, meet with Canadian doctors planning their Aliyah at the MedEx Canada event

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh 'On Tour' Events

Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and 'NBN On Tour' as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim

ynet Global | 11.18.25

Not obligated, but committed: Lone soldiers who choose Israel every single day

Young people from around the world leave behind home, family and language to live in Israel not out of obligation, but from genuine choice and they serve in the IDF; Behind the numbers are the personal stories of lone immigrant soldiers, reminding us what active Zionism looks like and emphasizing our duty as a society to support, embrace and be a home for them

Noya Govrin | 11.13.25

Wave of antisemitism in Australia spurs Jewish medical professionals to consider aliyah

For years, the Jewish community in Australia lived in security and comfort, but since October 7 a wave of antisemitism has swept through the distant continent; About 100 Jewish doctors attended a special conference aimed at encouraging immigration to Israel

Tomer Hassin, Australia | 11.09.25

The Nefesh B’Nefesh Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence

A home for National Service volunteers from around the world opens in the heart of Jerusalem

Young women from Chicago, Maryland, Croatia and Australia dedicate themselves to serve Israeli society, many inspired by the events of October 7

ynet Global | 10.20.25

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