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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.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
THE KHONGSAI family in front of their sukkah, one of the families in Kibbutz Maoz Tzur. The kibbutz is home to more than 100 people across 21 families and is largely self-sustaining through basic farming, with residents maintaining Jewish traditions while awaiting their journey to Israel.
South African Jews, aged 60 and over, recently arrived via a Jewish Agency aliyah project, meet at Telfed - South African Zionist Federation in Raanana.

Homeward bound: Why South African Jews are making aliyah to Israel now - opinion

Recently, the Jewish Agency introduced an aliyah project aimed specifically at South African couples aged 60+ with family already in Israel, who cannot afford to purchase a home here.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
JEWISH AGENCY EMBRACE: Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; Board of Governors Chair Mark Wilf; and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton embrace the Horn brothers, two of whom were here held hostage for hundreds of days.

From war to renewal: The Jewish Agency responds to crisis and builds the future

“When Jews are attacked anywhere, it affects us everywhere. Our answer – now as then – is solidarity, responsibility, and the determination to build a stronger future together.”

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK AI

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.

|BySHIR PERETS

“We need both communities, and we need them now more than ever.”

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Jewish Agency speakers highlight bonds between Israel and Diaspora.

JUNE 6, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Ron Brummer of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs (left) and Dan Elbaum of The Jewish Agency for Israel at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on Monday.

After Oct. 7, we see shift in Aliyah interest, a unified front to welcome Olim - Nefesh B’Nefesh

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, is to speak at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3.

MAY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2023.

Masa Israel Journey Hosts World’s Largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

This year's "We Are One" ceremony reflected the organization's collective mourning and resilience.

MAY 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Masa Israel Journey hosted 16th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun, Israel

New aliyah case managers showcased in Paris, will guide new immigrants

New Aliyah program assigns case managers to guide immigrants through the process and ensure successful integration into Israel.

APRIL 4, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
The Olim Together presentation at the Great Synagogue of Paris.

Reservists' assistance: Business support from Jewish Agency

Reservists receive business support: Extending aid to all reservists' businesses, spouses' ventures, and small business owners amid escalating situation in northern sector.

APRIL 3, 2024ByMAARIV
Reserve soldiers in the north

The names behind the numbers

The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror acts as a conduit of love and care for civilian terror victims.

MARCH 21, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin (at right) and Vered Libstein

Jewish Agency's emissaries to return to US camps after October 7 trauma

Many Israelis are enthusiastic about working as emissaries this summer, and the Jewish Agency says it's had no issues with recruiting.

MARCH 21, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Campers and staff gather around the bonfire at Camp Manitowa, the host site of Camp Indigo Point.

Masa Israel Journey identifies increasing interest in aliyah

Even amid the Iron Swords war, many choose to make aliyah

MARCH 21, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Masa Israel Journey

Since start of Gaza war: A 40% increase in new immigrants from Britain to Israel

An Aliyah Fair in London saw hundreds from the British Jewish community attend, with notable speakers giving attendees a glimpse at what their lives in Israel could look like.

MARCH 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Passengers walk in the arrivals hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on March 8, 2021.

This woman from Ukraine discovered Judaism as a child and moved to Israel

She learned Hebrew, Jewish history, songs and folk dancing, and all about the Jewish holidays. She loved it all.

MARCH 9, 2024ByLISA SAMIN
Victoria Smolin