Nefesh B’Nefesh awards Maor Youth Prize to nine ‘olim’ “Each of these remarkable youth has risen to serve as a guiding light in their communities throughout Israel,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh. JNS Staff Jan. 5, 2025
Israeli broadcaster comments are an insult to ‘olim’ and affront to world Jewry Amnon Abramovich said that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is not “Israeli deep down,” despite long-time service to the country. Rabbi Steven Burg and Jamie Geller Nov. 25, 2024
31,000 new immigrants moved to Israel since last Rosh Hashanah There was a 350% increase in French Jews opening aliyah files. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 29, 2024
Young US Jews embrace Israel amid Gaza war Undeterred by regional tensions, Jews in their 20s are eager to contribute. Efrat Forsher Sept. 6, 2024
30,000 new immigrants since Oct. 7 massacre The wave of immigration to Israel coincides with the nearly 11-month war against Hamas in Gaza and a surge in global antisemitism. Etgar Lefkovits Aug. 27, 2024
Jewish Federations help bring 3,170 Ethiopian Jews to new home in Israel David Heller, national campaign chair for the organization, stated being “inspired” by their “courageous journey.” July 2, 2024
Israeli officials encourage ‘aliyah’ while affirming US Jewish communities strong “We’re absolutely not competing. We are completing each other,” said Ron Brummer, deputy director general at the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism. Mike Wagenheim June 7, 2024
Cabinet approves hiring target for new immigrants The measure is "important news for immigrants," says Israeli Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. Troy Osher Fritzhand May 15, 2024
Lone soldiers tell of sense of purpose during war Five speak about their sense of mission, how society labels them, and the Israeli bureaucracy. Adi Rubinstein May 1, 2024
