Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools

The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.

JULY 13, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

Representing Jewish day schools from New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Maryland, Washington State, and Toronto, the fellows include department chairs, school administrators and educational leaders

DJ Raphi entertains the kids, leading them through fun dance moves set to catchy music.

'Go big and go home': North American families make aliyah in the shadow of war

As Nefesh B’Nefesh opens its 2026 summer aliyah season, several hundred North American families gather in a synagogue garden, most of them still mid-move and none of them turning back.

JULY 10, 2026|ByEZRA TAYLOR

Making aliyah was a lifelong dream: Alex and Arielle Sabol with children Romi and Libi, from Brooklyn, NY.

A summer of new beginnings

More than 2,300 North American olim will make aliyah this summer, embarking on new lives in Israel with dreams of building their future in the Jewish homeland

JULY 9, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

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

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.

JULY 2, 2026|BySAM HALPERN

Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim

This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?

AUGUST 22, 2025ByAARON KATSMAN

Grapevine, August 17, 2025: Immigration on the rise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 17, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 225 North American olim on 65th charter aliyah fight

WATCH: With a nation in the healing process, this charter Aliyah flight serves as a powerful reminder of the growing future of Israel.

AUGUST 13, 2025ByNEFESH B NEFESH

Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes Olim on 65th charter aliyah flight

From Canada to Modi’in: Grodzinski Family Reunites in Israel After Decades Abroad

This move is more than a change of address, it’s a powerful reunion, a homecoming decades in the making.

JULY 27, 2025ByEMMA OLIVER

The Grodzinski family reunion at Ben Gurion airport

Despite Recent 12-Day War with Iran, NBN Expects 2,000 Olim This Summer

Thousands of North American newcomers remain steadfast in their decision to immigrate, expected on multiple group Aliyah flights as well as flagship summer charter flight

JULY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Families arriving from North America as part of a wave of approximately 2,000 Olim

Undeterred by war, over 2,000 immigrants expected to arrive in Israel this summer

Over 100 new immigrants arrived in Israel this past week alone.

JULY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Despite recent 12-day war with Iran, Nefesh B’Nefesh expects 2,000 North American Olim during 2025 summer season.

Aliyah during war: Simon and Jane Babil’s tumultuous journey to Israel

Simon: 'After working so hard for so long toward the goal of making aliyah, all of a sudden we were in limbo with no home to return to. That was scarier than being in Israel during a war.'

JUNE 28, 2025ByRACHEL MOORE

THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.

MedEx returns to Paris: hundreds of Doctors and medical students express interest in making aliyah

Due to the severe lack of physicians in Israel, the event offered participants a streamlined, professional, and comprehensive immigration track, including license recognition and employment support.

MAY 26, 2025ByJOSH ARONSON