Immigration

A New York Times map tells America’s immigration story. So where are the Jews? - opinion

The map, titled “How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots," includes 200 "unique identities" represented across all 50 states. Jews, however, are excluded.

A mapping project in the New York Times shows how Americans describe their ancestry or family origin.
Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer speaks to individuals at an aliyah event.

Government approves initiative to streamline licensing for psychologists who make aliyah

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall on July 3, 2026 in New York City.

NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrive to push protesters back as cars enter and leave the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center on June 12, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules


The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, but American Jews can't declare victory - opinion

HIAS leader says the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling is a relief but also a warning that America’s promise of belonging is still under political threat.

Forty-two immigrants became United States citizens during a swearing-in ceremony at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Calabasas, California, April 25, 2024.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Bipartisan backlash after ICE detained a Texas nun on her way to church led to her release

Monica De la Cruz and other US House members from south Texas intervened with federal officials, leading to the nun's release from ICE custody.

The badge of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen at the airport in El Paso, Texas, US, May 10, 2023.

When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion

Recent events show how the manipulation of language can erode truth, accountability, and free debate.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

The court upheld the blocking of an executive order directing US agencies not to recognize the citizenship of children born in the US if neither parent is a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

US President Donald Trump speaks during the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC on June 26, 2026.

Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits

Authorities said the foreign nationals were being held temporarily at the police station pending their transfer to a detention facility in the capital.

ISRAELIS ARRESTED in the Philippines for suspected immigration violations.

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025

The sharpest increase came from French Jewry, with a 51% rise in immigration, while immigration from the United States continued its upward trend, reaching 3,781 immigrants.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, ends TPS protections for Haitians, Syrians

This comes after the Supreme Court granted other administration requests related to immigration, such as allowing the DHS to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties.

The U.S. Supreme Court on the day the court issued a ruling that the government can restrict asylum claims processing at the U.S. border, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 25, 2026.

Lebanon will offer 'golden visa' for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis

In addition to the half a million dollars injected into the Lebanese economy, the process would also require prospective visa recipients to pay a $50,000 fee to the government.

(From R) LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and cabinet members attend a session on the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Sept. 5, 2025.

Iran to lodge formal complaint over US World Cup visa conditions for players and coaches

US authorities require them to enter within 24 hours of a match and leave the same day, leading team coach Amir Ghalenoei to say Iran were the "most oppressed" team in the tournament.

WHILE HAVING qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national soccer federation stated that participation in the tournament is now in doubt amid the current US and Israeli strikes.