Aliyah

Aliyah Minister urges Israel to prepare for wave of French immigrants as student protests intensify

France experienced what was described as a “day of rage” on Tuesday, which was expected to mark the peak of clashes that had unfolded across the country in recent days.

Demonstrators hold lit flares behind a banner reading AUTODEFENSE Lyceenne, amid smoke and flags. Grenoble, Isere, France, October 6, 2026.
THE FAMILY enjoys a dip.

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

Lawrence Shenkin stands at a protest.

Israeli gov't's betrayal of Zionism: Aliyah is not a privilege for the Right alone - opinion

New French Jewish immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel on August 3, 2026.

Altruistic Aliyah: A tool for world Jewry to transform Israeli policy from within - opinion


Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.

An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Twenty-four years of new olim: Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes its 100,000th immigrant to Israel

All three of the family's children are named after fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism, reflecting the family's strong emotional connection to the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.

‘Power of Zionism’: Israel welcomes 140 new immigrants from France, including 80 children

Since October 7, the number of olim from France has risen sharply: In 2023, Israel welcomed 1,097 new French immigrants. In 2024, the number doubled to 2,234, and grew to 3,357 in 2025.

The Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog (far right) and Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer with a new Olim family from France, August 3, 2026.

How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years, and thousands of miles, to make aliyah - opinion

A closing Connecticut synagogue, a chance Facebook connection, and a retired rabbi helped a Torah scroll dedicated to a young boy complete its journey to Jerusalem.

The sefer torah.

Israel launches program to recruit North American Jewish teachers

The new initiative will streamline licensing, job placement, and aliyah for North American Jewish educators seeking to teach in Israel.

The launch event for the National Program for the Immigration of Teachers to Israel, a joint venture of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption and the "Nefesh B'Nefesh" organization. August 5, 2026.

Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.

Reburying Herzl’s grandparents reflects Zionism at its most redemptive - opinion

Shimon Leib and Rivka Herzl have rested in peace in Belgrade since 1879 and 1888, respectively. Their homecoming is a profound act of Zionist faith and synthesis, mocking the anti-Zionist mania.

 THEODOR HERZL.

Bnei Akiva teens welcome new immigrants at Ben-Gurion Airport day and night

Volunteers greet arriving olim with songs, dancing and signs before local Bnei Akiva branches help welcome them into their new communities.

Bnei Akiva teens welcome new immigrants at Ben-Gurion Airport day and night.

Lisa Cain Hammerman: The miraculous art of motherhood

Lisa Cain Hammerman, 72, Brookline, Massachusetts, to Jerusalem, to Mitzpe Yericho, 1980.

ASHER & LISA CAIN with their miracle child.

Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption

This article discusses what the Knesset enacted, what the Israeli Tax Authority is now saying, and what you can do about it.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.