Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomed more than 300 Jewish immigrants to its Tel Aviv Center for an event this week designed to connect the attendees with organizations, resources and networks in Israel’s most dynamic city, the nonprofit said on Wednesday.
The event, held on Tuesday evening in the Azrieli Center’s Circular Tower in partnership with JNF-USA, catered to olim living in Tel Aviv, the urban center that consistently ranks among the top three cities in Israel for North American aliyah, welcoming hundreds of newcomers annually.
The event, titled Meet Tel Aviv: A Community Fair for Olim in Tel Aviv, gives olim the opportunity to connect with one another and engage directly with a wide range of organizations and resources dedicated to supporting their smooth integration into Israeli society, Nefesh B’Nefesh said.
Participants connected with groups focused on community building, religious life, social connection, family support, professional development, culture, sports and more.
“It was incredible to see the Tel Aviv olim community fill our offices and bring this space to life,” Devon Conway, TLV olim events and partnerships manager at Nefesh B’Nefesh, was quoted as saying.
“The conversations and connections happening throughout the night were a powerful reminder of how strong and engaged this community is. When olim come together to learn about resources and meet one another, a real sense of community is felt,” Conway added.
Local organizations that participated in the event included Kerem House, Beit Daniel, Olim Matslihim, ESRA, LGBT Olim, Yakar Tel Aviv, Gvahim, Tel Aviv Municipality services, Tribe Tel Aviv, Misrad HaKlita, Chabad on the Coast, The Rebelpreneur Club, Her Tel Aviv and Tazuz sports, alongside many additional grassroots initiatives and community groups.
In 2025, Nefesh B’Nefesh concluded the year with 457 olim from the United States and Canada moving to Tel Aviv, compared to 405 in 2024 and 314 in 2023—an increase of more than 45% over the past three years, the nonprofit noted.
