Aliyah
Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Under the government-led effort, Bnei Menashe families receive comprehensive support to facilitate their integration, with guidance from social workers and community mentors.
Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness
Israel’s real estate map is changing
Aliyah surge seen as strategic opportunity for postwar recovery, says Director General Kahana
Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026's first olim
The family includes father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira. Their son, Levi Zaks, immigrated earlier and has joined the IDF, according to the ministry.
Over 150 young immigrants to make aliyah, join IDF, through Garin Tzabar this winter
The announcement follows about 350 arrivals in summer 2025, bringing the program’s total for the year to roughly 500 and marking a record since its founding in 1991.
Olim’s guide to Jerusalem: best hangouts and activities for 2026
Known for its youthful energy and constant buzz, Jerusalem has plenty to offer newcomers looking to connect, explore, and enjoy city life.
Israel enters new demographic era as population growth dips under 1% - study
The study revealed that the main factors for this decrease were a negative net migration rate, a stagnation in birth rates, and an expected increase in the absolute number of deaths in 2025.
Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim
Aliyah annual figures reach four-year high
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK
One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.
From visiting to belonging: Micol Radzik's path to aliyah
Not a sudden move but a long decision, how Israel became home through patience, purpose, and planning.
Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here
Section 87 seeks to preserve such monies until retirement age (men, age 67, and women, age 64, generally). The penalty for early payout is a 35% tax charge.
Editor's Notes: Diaspora Jews are buying homes in Israel, and it is not just real estate
In Jerusalem, a real estate transaction is rarely just a transaction. It is also a statement about belonging.
NYC Jewish-Syrian community buys two Jerusalem towers in deal worth over NIS 1 billion
SNIR Real Estate Agency CEO Nir Shmoul described the purchase as "the biggest deal in Israel's history."
