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Israel to boost support for immigrant IDF soldiers

New unit will help immigrant and lone soldiers before, during and after military service, with added support for families living abroad

Ilan Levinsohn | 05.17.26

For new olim, Jerusalem is more than a destination — it’s coming home

As Jerusalem remains the top destination for North American olim, one family prepares to begin a new life in the capital while a young olah reflects on how the city transformed her connection to Israel and the Jewish people

Emma Oliver Hacham | 05.14.26

New Olim family attend ‘Welcome Home’ event at Nefesh B’Nefesh Jerusalem Campus

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, Israel’s capital continues to lead in North American aliyah

New aliyah figures released ahead of Yom Yerushalayim show Jerusalem remains the leading destination for North American olim, with thousands continuing to choose Israel’s capital despite ongoing security challenge

ynet Global | 05.13.26

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

Despite war, nearly 19,000 Jews made Israel their home this year

Arrivals from 103 countries were led by Russia, the US and France, even as aliyah fell from 26,211 the previous year; nearly half of the newcomers settled in Tel Aviv and central Israel, ministry data shows

ynet Global | 04.26.26

The quiet revolution awaiting olim and returning residents: Is Israel turning a new page?

Israel’s new law offers major tax breaks for olim and returning residents, including exemptions of up to NIS 1 million a year, but new reporting rules and tax risks require careful planning

Amit Gottlieb | 04.25.26

Parents of fallen lone soldier immigrate to Israel after Oct. 7: 'We will not let terrorists win'

Sgt. Nathanel Young dreamed of his UK-based parents joining him in Israel, but he was killed in combat against Hamas terrorists at an IDF post on Oct. 7; his parents later immigrated, saying 'there was no question' of changing plans

Gal Ganot | 04.21.26

‘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

Americans in Israel describe fear, pride and exhaustion as war with Iran unfolds

Living through the conflict presents daily challenges as they juggle work, children and the stress of constant sirens

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 03.09.26

'We’re not afraid': New olim say they have no regrets

New arrivals in absorption centers across Israel learn Hebrew and the difference between early alerts and real rocket sirens; despite the war, they say immigrating to Israel fulfilled a lifelong dream

Yair Kraus | 03.09.26

Knesset lifts double social security burden for US immigrants

New law grants American olim a five-year exemption from Israeli National Insurance payments on income already taxed by US Social Security, addressing a long-standing financial hurdle to aliyah and potentially reshaping the economics of moving to Israel

Attorney Eitan Asnafy | 02.26.26

Lawmakers: Immigration Ministry funds meant for new immigrants, not religion-state agendas

The Knesset Immigration and Absorption Committee convened after a ynet report found most ministry funds go to ultra-Orthodox and religious groups, with MKs warning of biased criteria and messages that immigrants are 'not Jewish enough'

Itamar Eichner | 02.12.26

הבניין הנסתר בשכונת נחלאות, יומא אדריכלים, בתים מבפנים ירושלים

For some buyers, a home in Israel is about the future, not the present

Not every property purchase in Israel is about moving in right away; Bank of Jerusalem’s mortgage expert, Ayala Lublin, explains why many buyers see real estate as a long-term anchor for family, identity and future planning

ynet Global | 02.10.26

Navigating Israel’s mortgage maze

Those building new lives in Israel describe how confusion around paperwork, approvals and tax residency complicated mortgage procedures until clearer guidance helped move the process forward

ynet Global | 02.10.26

'Moses asks permission to leave Jethro,' painting by Jan Victors from about 1635

Stage for olim: Negev theater builds community beyond the spotlight

For over four decades, LOGON has united olim and Israelis through English-language musicals; after October 7, its mission deepened, supporting displaced members, welcoming new immigrants and proving the show still goes on

ynet Global | 02.05.26

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