Olim
Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel
Roy Freeman, a British-born immigrant living in Israel, is building a support network for LGBT olim, by offering community events and a softer landing for newcomers making aliyah.
Not your zaide’s kiddush: Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush
Your Investments: The spies and fear of financial success
Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses
People, not products: Ehud Barak’s 'quality control' aliyah comment is a moral failure - editorial
Leaders can debate housing, jobs, infrastructure, and schools in plain terms. “Quality control” belongs to products, not people.
Olim navigate studying in Israel
Academic life in Israel can be challenging – from navigating a new language, culture, and bureaucracy – yet it can also be deeply rewarding.
Over 300 olim attend community fair in Tel Aviv to connect with local support networks
457 new olim from the United States and Canada moved to Tel Aviv–Yafo in 2025 — a rise of more than 45% over three years.
Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem
Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.
The birthday I forgot and the leverage I lost - opinion
In addition to revitalizing the Hebrew language, the reborn State of Israel also made Hebrew birthdays a thing.
Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness
Blenden has begun selling her pieces at craft fairs and pop-up exhibitions showcasing the work of olim hadashim in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. She donates all proceeds to a charity fund in the US.
Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year
Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.
Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers
A nonprofit organization helps olim of working age translate their skills, experience, and ambitions into meaningful careers.
IDF unveils ‘Olim Al Bet’ program for fast-track immigrant reserve enlistment
The IDF said the program is open to Olim with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of approximately five years, subject to operational needs.
The real cost of making Aliyah isn’t the flight, it’s the first six months
