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Who is YENTA? The North American oleh who found his queer identity in Tel Aviv

For Jonah Maryles, aliyah wasn't simply about moving to Israel, it was about finding the freedom to embrace every facet of who he is; today, the 27-year-old content creator, artist and community-builder behind the viral '30 Days of YENTA' series, is using his platform to celebrate queer life, community and belonging in Tel Aviv

Emma Oliver Hacham | 06.11.26

Why North American healthcare professionals are choosing Israel now

More than 350 physicians and healthcare professionals attended MedEx in New Jersey this week; four of them explain why they are choosing to leave established careers in the United States and immigrate to Israel; ‘Most participants who come to this conference will eventually immigrate to Israel,’ says Zev Gershinsky, Executive VP of Nefesh B’Nefesh, one of the event’s organizers

Tzur Gueta | 06.02.26

Jerusalem expo helps young immigrants prepare for mandatory IDF service as lone soldiers

Hundreds of young immigrants from around the world attended Jerusalem’s ‘Olim Al Madim’ expo, receiving guidance on IDF enlistment, lone soldier support, benefits and housing as many prepare for mandatory service in Israel

ynet Global | 05.12.26

‘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 | 05.11.26

As Israel’s doctor shortage continues, MedEx is set to return to New Jersey

As Israel confronts a growing physician shortage, the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP) streamlines the licensing and credentialing process for physicians making aliyah from around the world

ynet Global | 05.10.26

Studio interview Danielle Yablonka, AJ Mitnick, Hilli Marcu

From basketball courts to social media advocacy: new Olim describe building Israel’s future from within

Olim, Danielle Yablonka, AJ Mitnick and Hilli Marcu highlight how immigrants are shaping Israeli society through business, sports and public advocacy; entrepreneurs and community leaders describe finding purpose, resilience and belonging in Israel despite war and uncertainty; speakers say aliyah today is no longer only about arriving in Israel, but about actively helping define its future

David Matlin | 05.06.26

'War did not change our decision': Maayan Gordon shares her aliyah journey with 2M TikTok followers

Maayan Gordon, US-born Jewish TikTok creator with 2M followers, shares her aliyah journey to Jerusalem with husband Benjamin and their daughter; she cites renewed Jewish connection after Oct. 7 and says war didn't change the decision

Roy Rubinstein | 05.06.26

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

United in Their Light marks Israel Memorial Day honoring 47 lone soldiers killed since Oct. 7

Since the start of the war, known in Israel as the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 Israeli soldiers, both active-duty and reservists, have been killed; among them were 47 lone soldiers.

ynet Global | 04.21.26

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

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