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Last chance before the change: Planning your move to Israel? Here's what to know

Starting Jan. 2026, new immigrants and returning residents in Israel must report all global income and assets under a new law aligning with OECD standards; amendment ends longstanding exemptions, increasing transparency and scrutiny by Tax Authority

Adv. Amit Gottlieb, Adv. Dvir Saadia | 01.22.25

NGO supporting Russian-speaking Olim celebrates Hanukkah in new Tel Aviv center

'Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli' inaugurates new center and welcomes new Russian Olim to celebrate and sing a uniting Hanukkah hymn; 'When I arrived in Israel, I felt as though I had returned home'

Ynetnews | 12.27.24

Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'

Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial

Gilad Cohen | 12.09.24

Celebrating Olim strengthening Israeli society

The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize ceremony honors English-speaking Olim who have made exceptional contributions to Israeli society; watch live from Jerusalem

Ynetnews | 12.02.24

English-speaking youth group helps new Israeli olim adjust

NCSY Israel and student participant talk with Ynet about group's purpose and aim to help new immigrant teens adapt to life in Israel and face struggles together

Ynetnews | 12.01.24

Remembering Yona Brief, a heroic American Israeli soldier who died from injuries sustained on October 7

Brief died more than a year after being injured in battle on the day of the Hamas massacre; He continued fighting even after bullets pierced his body; 'He was full of adventure and passion for life'

Devo Klein, ILTV | 11.30.24

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

Amid war, Israel sees Aliyah surge as 31,000 newcomers arrive

Immigrants from over 100 countries arrived in Israel this past year, Aliyah and Integration Ministry and Jewish Agency report ahead of Rosh Hashana; here’s a breakdown of where they came from and the cities they now call home

Itamar Eichner | 09.29.24

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

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

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

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

עלייה בצל המלחמה - מאות עולים מצפון אמריקה נחתו בישראל מתחילת מלחמת 'חרבות ברזל'

Strength in Unity: Revolutionizing Support Services for Olim and Lone Soldiers Amid Conflict

With over twenty years of experience, Nefesh B’Nefesh led several large-scale efforts to provide comprehensive support during volatile times

Assaf Levanon | 05.07.24

Happy Aliyah Day! Here are some tips for a successful move to Israel

Opinion: Despite the uncertainty of the current war and because of rampant global antisemitism, there’s still time to say 'This year in Jerusalem'

Daniel Green | 04.18.24

Russian army vet joins Israeli Air Force, wishes for meaningful service

Alexander Minikin is excited about enlisting and not deterred by war; 'I was shocked by the events of October 7, but that's no reason not to enlist in the IDF'

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 01.10.24

How many people made Aliyah since outbreak of war?

Jewish communities worldwide experience surge in antisemitism, spurring them to consider and accelerate their Aliyah; 500 French Jewish families attend Aliyah fair in Paris

Yaniv Pohoryles | 01.04.24