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'Ever since I made Aliyah, I see miracles around me every day'

Ella Babich and her husband Vladislav from Transnistria planned to make Aliyah for years, and then came the war in Ukraine; From their new home in central Israel, Babich shares what captivated her about Israel: 'The chaos, the openness, the noise - I love it'

Rina Drigov | 09.16.23

A dream come true: New immigrants from all over the world open their hearts

They've come from all over the globe - from Iran and Ethiopia to Canada and France; What do they enjoy here, what challenges are they still facing and do they see their future here? A special Rosh Hashanah project on the people who have left everything behind to start anew as Israelis

ynet correspondents | 09.15.23

'People don't expect Ethiopians to succeed in Israel'

Yoni and Genat Alemu made Aliyah from Ethiopia more than two decades ago; They still find it difficult to adjust to the raised eyebrows and lack of patience on the roads, but have this advice for prospective immigrants: 'Strive to integrate, and avoid feelings of victimhood. Work hard'

Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23

'To those who hesitate in Iran, I say: look at me. I've made it from scratch'

They immigrated to Israel from Iran, and have no longing for the regime of terror and anti-Semitism they suffered. 'I came here with great difficulty, without a passport,' Rani Amrani recalls. But Yafit still misses the landscapes of her childhood and claims: 'We need to learn from the Iranian people how to show respect'

Nitzi Yakov | 09.15.23

'It’s encouraging to know other people are experiencing exactly what I’m going through'

She immigrated to Israel from Canada just prior to the outbreak of COVID; Today, Leora Mietkiewicz leads culinary tours, where she shares the beauty of Israel with tourists; 'Every single day am I grateful for the path that I have chosen. Amazing opportunities await anyone who is open to encountering them'

Moshe Glantz | 09.15.23

Aliyah from France down 60% in 2023

Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency launch program to help prospective new immigrants from France and other Western countries to complete their aliyah process amid sharp decline

Itamar Eichner | 09.04.23

Inhumane conditions at airport facility for those denied entry

Extreme heat, overcrowded spaces, and long hours - these are the conditions described by employees of the Population and Immigration Authority in a harsh letter

Hadas Gil-Ad | 08.01.23

Israel's red tape nightmare leaves Russian Olim in state of limbo

Immigrants say they are stuck in Israel without being able to work or receive the benefits they are entitled to after they Jewish Agency issued them with special tourist visas to expedite their move

Itamar Eichner | 07.31.23

'After decades, it's time to amend Israel's immigration policy'

Following Russia-Ukraine war, Israel flooded with many Law of Return beneficiaries who had never considered immigrating; New research shows significant number of them aren't Jewish according to religious law, and some are just waiting to obtain an Israeli passport before moving on to the next destination

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.21.23

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer presents Olah Chadashah soldier with certificate of appreciation

Aliyah minister commends outstanding IDF lone soldiers

Ofir Sofer thanks Olim soldiers recognized for their 'meaningful service' and wishes them 'success in their future endeavors'

Ynetnews | 06.12.23

Israel encourages immigrants to settle in Jerusalem to strengthen capital

Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer, Jerusalem Municipality launch plan providing olim incentives to move to Jerusalem to 'strengthen the city’s economy, social fabric and Zionist character'

Ynetnews | 05.23.23

עולים אוקראינים יורדים מ ה מטוס בנמל התעופה נתבג בן גוריון עליה יהדות ה תפוצות משבר מלחמה אוקראינה רוסיה

Israel eases bureaucracy for immigrants in new regulations

In response to the recent passport marathon woes, interior and absorption ministers decide new immigrants can now receive ID cards upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, bypassing Interior Ministry hurdles and ensuring a smoother absorption process

Gilad Meiri | 05.21.23

'They called me Anne Frank,' says Bruna so she moved to Israel

Antisemitism is not only in physical attacks against Jews or Jewish symbols, it is a daily occurrence causing Jews to always look over their shoulder and finally leave their homes countries for Israel

Yaniv Pohoryles | 05.01.23

Coping with war: Challenges faced by Russian and Ukrainian olim in Israel

Many olim run into numerous challenges trying to find their footing in their new home, struggling with everything from finding suitable housing to earning a living and even learning Hebrew

Attila Somfalvi | 03.28.23

Israel in the eyes of new immigrants

Youth from non-democratic countries hold high hopes of a life of freedom in Israel; say do not yet understand public outcry over government judicial overhaul

Nitzi Yakov | 03.19.23

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