Making aliyah

From Jerusalem’s ‘foreign minister’ to Knesset hopeful, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum wants to make her mark

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum has long been a public face for Jerusalem, and was even referred to by some as Jerusalem’s foreign minister. Those who live here also know her as a friend and neighbor.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum attends the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.
Alex Silnitsky addresses a gathering of former Prisoners of Zion and aliyah activists at the Heritage Ministry in Jerusalem on October 5.

Former Prisoners of Zion, aliyah activists, discuss plans for new Soviet Jewry heritage center

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on October 13, 2026.

Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim

THE FAMILY enjoys a dip.

Israel medical school grad inspired to return after Oct. 7, this time with a husband and kids


Move to Israel now, new private campaign tells Diaspora Jewry

The campaign calls for Jews to commit 'Davka' (doing the opposite of what they are told) and move to Israel now.

 Olim promoting aliyah as part of Belong's campaign.

Stan Fischler is one of the world's greatest hockey writers. Now he lives in Israel

Hockey fans accustomed to Stan Fischler’s eloquence describing hockey may find his fervor in describing the beauty of northern Israel surreal, but it is authentic. 

 STAN FISCHLER, an acclaimed hockey expert, is seen outside his home in the Golan Heights.

We want your expertise: New initiative introduces foreign lawyers to potential employers in Israel

"People who are interested in moving their legal profession, who are interested in the opportunities in Israel, should feel this is still a good time,"

 The DLA Piper delegation visits Gornitzky law firm

She felt stuck living in Greece. Her mother told her: 'Move to Israel'

Leah embraces the words of one of her many beloved rabbis and teachers who encourages people to “be where history is being written” – in Israel.

 WITH HER parents when they made aliyah in 2011, well after her own. Then-interior minister Eli Yishai personally granted her father his ‘teudat zehut’ as a sign of appreciation for rabbis who served Jewish communities abroad.

A South African OB/GYN's exceptional aliyah story

It might seem like a huge jump from being an OB/GYN to a successful entrepreneur to an epoxy craftsman, but Alvin Schamroth sees each as expressing a different part of himself.

 WITH HIS epoxy work dislayed in a Beit Shemesh art store.

She came to Israel for a year, met Canada's prime minister, and stayed

Parting wisdom for potential olim: Surround yourself with a familiar environment, even in a foreign country.

 SHAWNA GOODMAN SONE, 52 FROM MONTREAL TO RA’ANANA, 2015

Will Israel-Hamas war cause a spike in aliyah for 2024? - opinion

Will 2024 become a bumper year for aliyah, particularly for youth aliyah?

 The Price family (L to R): Eyden, Daphne, Sarina, David

Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96

Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.


He moved to Israel to make the world better - and he's still idealistic

As Benjy celebrates 40 years since his aliyah, he remains positive yet realistic.

 THE FAMILY (L to R): Benjy, Sagi, Tamar, Eden, and Nicky, in November.

This family moved to Israel from Denmark and vow to never go back

The Bentows no longer live in Denmark, but living in Israel, they have many reminders of their former country.

 ARRIVING AT the Ra’anana absorption center after a week in a corona hotel: (from L) Hannah, 21; Metti, 49; Matisyahu, 53; and Elias, 17. (Jacob, 22, arrived a week later.)