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Family reunions and fresh starts: Week 6 of the Aliyah vlog

In Week 6, Dani reunites with family and gets to show them around the city she now calls home, while newly arrived Arielle tackles the less glamorous side of Aliyah: phones, banking and the first practical steps of building a life in Israel

ynet Global | 08.27.26

The workers who built Israeli industry are retiring. Who will replace them?

Some 41,600 industrial workers who arrived in Israel during the 1990s immigration wave from the former Soviet Union are now 55 or older, raising fears of a major loss of skilled labor and decades of accumulated expertise

Gad Lior | 08.27.26

Aliyah vlog week 5: when the plan finally meets reality

After weeks of planning, Arielle finally lands in Israel, Dani finds a Tel Aviv apartment after a long search, and Daniel embraces being an ‘aliyah amateur,’ as all three discover that aliyah rarely unfolds exactly as imagined in real life

ynet Global | 08.23.26

Save the Date: A Global live event for anyone considering life in Israel

The Global Aliyah Live Summit returns on September 8 with a special multilingual broadcast connecting prospective and new immigrants around the world with Israel's leading experts, inspiring voices and practical guidance. Add it to your calendar and join us live

ynet Global | 08.23.26

עולים חדשים ממוצא פרסי שהגיעו מארצות הברית

‘Exile is over, we’re home’: 47 Persian Jews make aliyah together from New York

Their families fled Mashhad for New York after Iran’s 1979 revolution, but after years of visits to Israel and three years of war, four families chose to make aliyah together and settle in Ra’anana, with one dream still ahead: flying from Ben Gurion Airport to Tehran

Roy Rubinstein | 08.16.26

Aliyah vlog week 4: Life on both sides of the flight

Arielle races through packing and goodbyes before departure, Danielle (Dani) tackles the practical realities of settling into Israel, and Daniel Bielak reflects on the person he hopes to become after making aliyah

ynet Global | 08.13.26

Israel’s education system has faced persistent staffing shortages

Israel launches first national aliyah program to recruit North American teachers

Israel’s first National Educators Aliyah Program will recruit qualified Jewish teachers from North America, begin licensing and job matching before arrival, and place the first participants in classrooms across Israel for the 2027-2028 school year

ynet Global | 08.06.26

Aliyah takes shape in week 3 as Danielle lands, Arielle prepares and Daniel puts down roots

Week 3 follows Danielle’s arrival in Israel, Arielle’s final preparations for her family’s aliyah, and Daniel’s preparations for kibbutz life as each journey continues

ynet Global | 08.06.26

Location, location, location: where you live in Israel shapes your healthcare

From your first choice at the airport to your daily access to doctors and specialists, where you settle in Israel can determine how close, fast and convenient your healthcare really is

ynet Global | 08.02.26

Choosing a health fund in Israel: Why new immigrants get it wrong

‘Many decide at the last minute based on a name they recognize,’ says health systems expert; confusion, language gaps and unfamiliar rules leave olim struggling to navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs

ynet Global | 08.02.26

Suitcases, sweat and one last July 4: the aliyah countdown begins

The second episode of ynet Global’s three-part aliyah vlog catches up with Danielle, Arielle and Daniel as departure moves closer and plans turn into packing, family milestones and serious preparation

ynet Global | 07.27.26

New to Israel? Here's what every parent should know about childhood illnesses

For new olim, a child's first fever or illness in Israel can be overwhelming; Dr. Amir Kalivitzky shares practical guidance to help parents recognize when to stay home, when to call their pediatrician and when to head to the emergency room

Dr. Amir Kalivitzky | 07.24.26

A rejected claim isn’t always the end: what new immigrants should know about Israel’s National Insurance Institute

Opinion: New immigrants often expect that settling into life in Israel will be their biggest challenge; in reality, navigating the country's social security system can be just as daunting; here is what you need to know to protect your rights

Adv. Sheri Dvir | 07.23.26

Why you don’t pay thousands for healthcare in Israel, and why that feels suspicious at first

What is kupat holim? How does Israel’s universal healthcare system actually work, why there’s no bill after a doctor visit and what every new immigrant should know before getting care

ynet Global | 07.16.26

New to Israel? How new immigrants can avoid costly banking mistakes | Part 2

In part 2: from everyday fees to managing foreign currency, new immigrants face hidden banking costs; Gila Yosef, Manager of Bank Leumi’s Netanya branch, explains how to stay in control and avoid small expenses that quickly add up

ynet Global | 07.13.26

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