Aliyah

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.

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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.

Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community

Layla Blenden.

Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness

BAT YAM, the mini-Tel Aviv that hasn’t quite caught up with itself.

Israel’s real estate map is changing


NYC Jewish-Syrian community buys two Jerusalem towers in deal worth over NIS 1 billion

SNIR Real Estate Agency CEO Nir Shmoul described the purchase as "the biggest deal in Israel's history."

 A view of the luxury apartments and tall buildings in downtown Jerusalem, on October 27, 2015. Most of the luxury apartments are owned by foreign residents or by Israelis who use them as vacation homes. The city with the largest number of phantom apartments is Jerusalem.

From aliyah to the mic: How Benny P. Leva found his voice in Jerusalem

‘To be filming big specials or having big comedians come here and perform in English - it makes Jerusalem a world-class comedy city.’

Benny P. Leva performing stand-up comedy at the Misrad Hacomedy show, November 20.

Chatam: The Anglo community in Rehovot you’ve probably never heard of

Rabbi Agishtein, “Everyone compromises on something. But what we gain here – the unity, the sincerity, the sense that people really have your back – those things are priceless.”

Rabbi Ashenberg, together with participants at the Semichas Chaver Siyum in Jerusalem

A legacy reinforced: Keren Hayesod shows its impact in Israel’s challenging times

After decades of service to the state and people of Israel, Keren Hayesod has once again proven indispensable – fueling aid, resilience, and recovery efforts across Israel over the past two years

Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg, CEO & Dir Gen Edna Weinstock-Gabay, Dr. Tzachi Slutsky, Soroka Deputy Hospital Manager, visiting ruins from an Iranian missile at Soroka Hospital, Beersheba

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges Diaspora Jews to make aliyah amid global antisemitism

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called on Jews in Europe, Australia, and North America to make aliyah, citing rising antisemitism worldwide during a Hanukkah event in Rishon Lezion.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Israel advancing emergency aliyah plans in wake of Bondi Beach massacre

The “Aliyat HaTekuma” plan was requested by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a few days before the Sydney terrorist attack, but the murder of 15 people at the Hanukkah event created new urgency.

Ofir Sofer (middle), Rabbi Eli Schlanger (Far right)

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for applicants, new immigrants

Following the Bondi Beach attack and in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents worldwide, an emergency plan was proposed with the national target of absorbing 30,000 new immigrants in 2026.

 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.

How aliyah is evolving in Israel amid rising antisemitism across the globe - opinion

Of one thing we are certain, whether living here or there: we are the privileged generation to be living at a time when a Jewish state exists, ready to welcome all who choose to come home. 

A group makes aliyah

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel

Leora was drawn by a deep connection to Israel and a desire to serve in the army – in her profession.

Leora and her daughter run the Jerusalem marathon.

Love in the third age like the first

How Arnold and Rose found a moving and special relationship at Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem.

Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem