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"Jews were ethnically cleansed from what is now known as the Arab world, [they] were there before the Arabs even arrived,” MK Ohayon said.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
“It is so moving to see the Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe returning to Zion and rejoining the people of Israel,” said Shavei Israel Founder and Chairman Michael Freund.
By Shalom Bear
Israel now has Feiglin's Law: An observation that Israel receives a massive influx of new Olim (immigrants) whenever major global geopolitical shifts occur, especially when those shifts synchronize with increased antisemitism and economic problems.
Ukraine rebels are holding four European observers hostage, and shot down a gov't helicopter, killing 14.
Any Jewish state worthy of its name should encourage aliyah as a national goal of the highest priority.
By JTA
95.2% of all respondents to the online survey said they viewed anti-Semitism as “very worrisome” or “worrisome.”
Changing your driver’s license in Israel may get a little easier, thanks to efforts by U.S.-born Yesh Atid MK Dov Lipman.
There is nothing like a good round of anti-Semitism to sober up Jews to move to Israel.
Aliyah from France Up 312% in January and February Compared to 2013
By JTA
It is not wonder why aliyah from France is increasing, but it is surprising more don't come.
When will Jews come to the conclusion that they can live as non-Jews in the Diaspora or as Jews in Israel?
By JTA
Anti-Semitism is not the best reason to make aliyah, but it is better than being dead.
A plan to stop tax evasion also threatens to break all limits of confidentiality of Americans in Israel.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Sexist and often violent, corrupt and even anti-Zionist Haredim in Beit Shemesh create a false image of the city.
Jews packed Times Square for NBN's Aliyah mega event.
By Shalom Bear
These are people who always spoke about Aliyah, but now the situation in Kiev is giving them that extra push.
An unprecedented number of 20 dentists from around the United States who are planning to make Aliyah to Israel took the Israeli Dentistry Licensing Exam, at the Nefesh B’Nefesh offices in Paramus, New Jersey, this week. This is the largest group ever to take the test outside Israel. Dentists who immigrate to Israel must pass […]
Shemen LaMeor will create jobs and reinvigorate the region’s agriculture while preserving its unique character.
Official statistics on aliyah to Israel from the United States have been corrected to show that there was only a tiny change for the worse in the past year from the number of new immigrants in 2012. The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption and the Jewish Agency issued a report in late December that […]
It is not an easy fact to swallow, but the real demographic problem for Jews is in the Diaspora and not in Israel.
By JTA
A steady increase of Jews fleeing anti-Semitism and moving to Israel has prompted the Ministry of Absorption to submit for government approval a new plan to help them start new lives as “olim” [new immigrants]. In 2013, there were 3,301 new immigrants from France, the highest recorded number from that country since the year 2000. […]
Nearly one-third of European Jews are considering emigrating because of rising anti-Semitism, and 25 percent of Jews in Europe are afraid to appear in public with cloths or symbols that would identify them as Jews, a new report reveals. There was no indication of which countries were the desired new homes of those wanting to […]
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Taglit-Birthright Israel program has expanded eligibility for its free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18-26 to include teenagers who went on an educational trip to Israel during high school Birthright’s eligibility guidelines previously stated, “If you have been to Israel before but only with your family or on other personal […]
By JTA
A food bank chairman, a solar energy pioneer and the creator of the “Dry Bones” comic strip are among the first winners of a Nefesh B’Nefesh prize recognizing immigrants to Israel. More than 200 immigrants from English-speaking countries were nominated for the Bonei Zion Prize, which was awarded in five categories as well as for […]
Orthodoxy have consistently been the largest group.
By Shalom Bear
An Aliyah plan of this scale hasn't been attempted since the rescued of Ethiopian Jewry.
A get-tough IRS policy on Americans living abroad has encouraged some Americans living abroad, including “olim” in Israel, to revoke their American citizenship, the Globes business newspaper reported. The United States taxes its citizens' income even if they have been living abroad for years, and agrees with most banks in the world now expose all […]
By Moshe Herman
In this archive segment, Yishai presents exclusive interview with Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon where they talk about rocket threat to Israel, Livni's deception, strengthening Jewish ties to Israel, and Aliyah.
The Obama administration is close to announcing that former Israel Bank Governor Stanley Fischer will take over the number two position at the Federal Reserve Bank under recently confirmed director Janet Yellen. Fischer was hoping to be named head of the Fed, but at 70, his age was a barrier. Fischer is widely respected in […]
"Everything we have done and learned regarding the gifted students has also come from speaking to more experienced Olim, not through the system."
The Interior Ministry will grant Evgeny Kissin, one of the world's leading classical pianists and an enthusiastic Jewish supporter of Israel, Israeli citizenship event though he does not live in the country, the Jewish Agency said Thursday Kissin, 42, told Jewish Agency Chairman Sharansky a year ago that he was interested in acquiring Israeli citizenship […]
By JTA
Immigrants to Israel from seven countries will light Hanukkah candles Tuesday night simultaneously with Jews in seven other countries in a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and The Jewish Agency for Israel. The candle lighting in Israel will take place at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, where 300 young […]
How long do you want to live in America before realizing that you have not lived long enough in Israel?
Jeremy Levin, who moved to Israel last year to take over the helm at Teva Pharmaceuticals only to be fired last month, say he loves Israel and is staying here, at least for the time being. Unlike Stanley Fischer, who made aliya to take over the post of Governor of the Bank of Israel and […]
France and Israel were at each other’s throats nine years ago because of Israel’s warning to French Jews of rampant anti-Semitism, but common enemies have brought the two countries together, for now.
American-born Jessica Montell said she is stepping down as Executive Director of the leftwing B’Tselem organization with satisfaction that the 25-year-old group has grown into a ”large, strong organization.” She emphasized B’Tselem’s campaign against what she called “severe violations of human rights in” in Judea and Samaria, referred to by her as “ the Occupied […]
The World Orthodox Leadership Forum honored Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at its annual dinner in Jerusalem on Monday for his contribution to aliyah to Israel. Rabbi Fass is a co-founder of the Nefesh B’Nefesh organization, which has helped thousands of Jews from North American and Britain to move to Israel. Additional honorees […]
“It never could happen here,” could it? Every Jew knows only weirdoes are neo-Nazis and no average Joe would support a Nazi state. Mark Dice proves they are wrong. Is your passport read for a quick getaway?
Tens of thousands of Arabs worked in Gush Katif and Israel before the Intifada in the late ‘80s. Today, literally today, a Gaza man said he is so poor he is ready to sell his daughter. Can the West connect the dots?
Israel has well-paying Jobs and lots of available singles. Jewish schools are cheaper than in the US. But why move to Israel when you can get a quick $50,000 and move to the promised land in rural Alabama?
Last week in Budapest, Israel’s glamor MK Yair Lapid scolded Israelis for living in Berlin and not in Israel. So what does he say in NY? Israel may be home, but you know, you are much safer if you stay put.
By JTA
Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky on Monday turned over the keys to the Jewish school of Gondar, Ethiopia, to the town’s mayor as the final flight of Ethiopian immigrants prepares to leave for Israel.. The Jewish Agency Monday’s funded and maintained the school, where approximately 2,500 Ethiopian children studied while awaiting their immigration to Israel. […]
By JTA
Radical Islamists have endangered the lives of almost 90 Jews still in Yemen. On Wednesday, 17 of them were secretly airlifted to Israel, 63 years after the ‘Magic Carpet’ brought over 49,000 Yemini Jews.
By JTA
One of Western Europe’s largest Hebrew bookstores has closed down in Amsterdam as its former owners prepare to move to Israel. The Samech bookstore has been supplying Hebrew-language books to members of Holland’s Jewish community for nearly 40 years and possessed a stock of 100,000 books, according to the website of the Dutch Israelite Religious […]
Watch the new Olim get off the plane!
Learning with eTeacherHebrew before and after they made Aliyah helped Gavi and his wife when they moved to Israel.
Watch the Nefesh B'Nefesh Landing Ceremony
American and Canadian Jews continue to move to Israel at an increasing rate. Nearly 1,000 children are expected to make the move this year with their parents. The first summer flight arrives Tuesday, escorted by Gilad Shalit.
‘Lt. B.’ came to Israel to learn Torah for a year and go back to NJ for university. He thought about the army and the Air Force grabbed him, fulfilling his childhood wish to be a pilot. Read and be proud.
By JTA
Israelis and Jews were excited on a Friday night 22 years ago when Israel announced its secret Operation Solomon brought 13,000 Ethiopians to Israel. The aliyah effort will end on August 28.
By Moshe Herman
With Yishai serving in the IDF reserves, we present a dynamic interview he recorded with Deputy Prime Minister Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon to discuss rockets from South Lebanon, Aliyah, and he centrality of Israel to the Jewish world.
Hundreds of Jewish and Zionist leaders from across the globe are meeting at the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency in Kiev, Ukraine, the first time they have met outside of Israel. Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency, Natan Sharansky said at the opening plenary Sunday that since the fall of the […]
Zehava was born during her family’s two-year ordeal en route to Israel. She was born on the way. Two of her brothers died. She survived. So did her father’s Torah scroll. Today, she is an IDF officer.
Young Ethiopians get a boost in self-esteem through the celebration of their heritage at the Malkat Shva Ethiopian Cultural Center.
By JTA
The Rome Jewish community leadership gave a rousing send-off to journalist and former Italian parliament member Fiamma Nirenstein ahead of her departure for Israel on aliyah Sunday. She will live in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo. Born in Florence, Nirenstein was elected to Parliament in April 2008 as a member of the center-right People of […]
As someone who lives on the front line of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Klieman has personal experience when it comes to Palestinian terrorism.
One of the medieval Aliyot was that of the Sephardic Jewish community which fled Spain following the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisition.
By Tzvi Fishman
The next chapter of the award-winning novel.
The IDF gets a new weapon next year. Meet Baltimore-born Nili Block and Mumbai convert Sarah Avraham, both of them religious and the new world champs in Thailand-style kick-boxing.
The various aliyah organizations, from Nefesh b’Nefesh to the AACI, ESRA, and many more, are all on hand to provide advice, information, and moral support.
By Adam Levick
A raw live version of the Israeli hit 'Ein Ani' performed in front of an IDF unit in 2012.
Nira Lee grew up in Tempe, Arizona as a Zionist but firmly planted in the USA, until she saw the destruction following the Second Lebanon War during a visit to Israel. Now she is Lieutenant in the IDF.
A new book on financial advice for those seeking make aliyah.
Choosing Life in Israel evinces what it means to be emotionally, spiritually, and viscerally drawn, as a Jew, to the siren song emitted by Israel.
Your children will look back and thank you for moving them to Israel now.
Passover interview: Rolin Abdallah grew up in an Arab country with no knowledge of her Jewish heritage. Today, she is IDF soldier Dina Ovadia. Here is a Cinderella and Haggadah story rolled into one.
Community is one of the factors that has brought many people, including Olim, to come to live in the small towns of Judea and Samaria.
A new blog about Aliya and living in the land of Israel.
An interview with Darlene Hart, chairwoman of the U.S. Tax & Financial Services Group.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is on his way back to Israel from his winter 2013 North American tour and gives insight about being Jewish in the Diaspora.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai gives a riveting talk about the need for American Jews to look past their fear when involving Israel and also discusses having international journalist Christiane Amanpour visit his home on the Mount of Olives.
This martial artist is 21, Jewish, Brazilian and a woman. Her name is Camila Minakawa. She also is a judo champ, so it is a lot safer for Israel that she is on our side – she made aliyah on Wednesday.
By Moshe Herman
On the eve of Malkah's return to Israel, she and Yishai bring us up to date on their tour in the US, Yishai talks about his music choices, and they discuss the differences between products and packaging in the US and Israel.
An interview with Israeli insurance agent Rony Hadid.
By Tzvi Fishman
Overnight, Tevye's new cottage became a warm, haimisher home...
From March 3rd through the 10th, Nefesh B'Nefesh will be holding Aliyah Mega Events and Fairs in New York, Baltimore, Washington, Miami, Toronto and Montreal. These mega events are for everyone who wants to hear it like it really is.
By Tzvi Fishman
Both of Elisha's two grown daughters were golden-skinned, beautiful, devoutly religious, and nearly half Tevye's age. The eldest daughter, Carmel, was naturally the first choice of the parents, but Elisha told Tevye he could marry whomever he picked. Embarrassed by the whole distressing business, and wanting the matter to be concluded as discreetly as […]
By Tzvi Fishman
My friends, if you want to save your souls, don’t watch the Oscars. If you want to be a holy Jew, you have to work on it.
By Tzvi Fishman
An excerpt from this week's chapter of Tevye in the Promised Land.
By Tzvi Fishman
Like the lions in Rabbi Kook’s poem, may we also find the longing for freedom.
By Tzvi Fishman
On the arranged date, the Jews set out to survey the land which their Arab neighbors wanted to sell. The Muktar Abdulla graciously sent them a guide who showed them the way through the mountains to his village. Traveling on horseback, the journey up and down the hillsides and valleys took them two […]
By Moshe Herman
Yishai presents audio from 'Six on Five', a recently-held event in Maale Adumim where six new Olim to Israel talk about their experiences.
By Tzvi Fishman
If we can’t forcibly draft Diaspora Jews, then it’s up to them to enlist on their own.
By Tzvi Fishman
The Jewish Colony Association had chosen the mountainous location not for its suitability as farmland, but because of its price. When more and more Jews began immigrating to Palestine, the Turkish government began doubling and tripling the cost of the land until parcels were often ten times more expensive than farmland in Europe. The Baron […]
By Tzvi Fishman
To all my blogger colleagues in America: if you want to complain about things in Israel, at least come live here, and play your part in the building.
By Tzvi Fishman
Without Eretz Yisrael, the Torah is a shrunken, truncated, mini-version of the complete Torah of Eretz Yisrael.
By Tzvi Fishman
The previous two redemptions began when the Jews were very deficient in mitzvah observance.
By Tzvi Fishman
“How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” King David asks. The answer is that we can’t.
Sometimes I read something that is so on-target and illuminating that I want to say “stop what you are doing and read this now!” Fiamma Nirenstein is an Italian journalist who was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 2008 and was Vice President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. She has just announced that she is leaving […]
By Tzvi Fishman
All of Tevye's life, it seemed like he was always saying good-bye. Back in the old country, what now seemed like lifetimes ago, his Hodel had left him for Perchik. Then Hava had run off with her gentile, and Shprintza had drowned. Then the heart and soul of his being, his devoted wife, Golda, had […]
By Tzvi Fishman
The novel, Tevye in the Promised Land, won the Israel Ministry of Education Award for Creativity and Jewish Culture.
By Tzvi Fishman
Rashi informs us that 80 percent of the Jews in Egypt were stricken to death during the plague of darkness because they didn’t want to leave the cesspools of Egypt and go to the Land flowing with milk and honey.
By Tzvi Fishman
Not only was Tevye's family going to be together, they were going to be rich! The Baron's gift of 5000 francs would make them the new aristocrats of Palestine. But Tevye's daydreaming didn't last long. When he heard that Nachman was planning on returning the money, Tevye nearly fell out of the wagon. "I […]
By Tzvi Fishman
The darkness of materialism is so great, who can fight against it?
By Tzvi Fishman
Our sages teach it was the women of Israel that saved the nation from Egypt.
Douglas Goldstein presents a five-point plan to make your aliyah dream a reality.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai interviews Vice Prime Minister Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon to discuss Zionism and feeling Jewish in the Land of Israel
By Tzvi Fishman
In galut, wee become possessed by the foreign lands and cultures where we live.
By Tzvi Fishman
If you think that living in a Xtrian land doesn’t affect you at all, it’s because your brain has been so saturated with dreams of white Christmases.
August 21, 2026 
