Making aliyah

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel

Sitting in their apartment on a sweltering summer afternoon, bowed by old age but not broken, Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future.

SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’
 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.

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'Friends become your family here': For young immigrants, belonging in Israel takes years

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families


Naomi Oren: A journey from Siberia to Israel

The current war has done nothing to diminish Naomi’s love for Israel. “If anything, it has made me more patriotic,” she says. “This is my home, and I am here for better and for worse.

 NAOMI OREN: FROM SIBERIA TO KIBBUTZ GADOT, 2003

Jewish influencer Ellie Zeiler swaps jet-setting for Jerusalem, taking her 20M followers along

Popular influencer Ellie Zeiler shocks followers by moving to Israel, enrolling in Orthodox seminary, and shifting content focus to Jewish life post-October 7 attacks.

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Russian oleh on immigrant experience: Russia taught me resilience, Israel taught me purpose

Born in Moscow, Yair Esterkin immigrated to Israel at 17, feeling an immediate connection with his new homeland. 

 Yair Esterkin (center) is seen on a tour in Israel.

'Israel is something you can't understand': JPost staff share struggles, silliness of aliyah

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Zvika Klein, and Alex Winston

 Illustrative photo of people making aliyah to Israel.

A Smoggie-Sabra story: Charles & Tali Kohn, from London to Jerusalem, 1994

How did a mandolin-playing Yemenite maiden convince a motorcycling, marathon-running musician from Middlesbrough to move back with her to Israel?

 KOHN PLAYS an Appalachian dulcimer that he built, while a handmade stick dulcimer and a larger Irish bouzouki listen attentively nearby.

'It pushes us more': French Jews tell 'Post' of how antisemitism forced them to make aliyah

The Jerusalem Post spoke to four families making aliyah from France.

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Sabina's new album explores her Journey in Israel towards gratitude, connection, and belonging

The German-born singer releases her second album in Hebrew, reflecting on Zionism and motherhood in Israel.

"It was important for me to release an album in Hebrew this time because my heart is here," Sabina says.

Israel offers substantial grants to attract immigrant doctors to Gaza border region

"This program is a game-changer for the rehabilitation of the area," said Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. "We're not just improving healthcare; we're rebuilding communities."

 Galila Yohannes and her doctor at Tel Aviv Sarousky Medical Center.

Ari Grazi and Lübba Wintzer: Making aliyah with no regrets

When Ari Grazi asked Lübba Wintzer out on a date, she said it would only be if he wanted to make aliyah. But he had already resolved to do so two months prior.

 Ari and Luba after arriving in Israel on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight on September 21, 2023.

Nefesh B’Nefesh prepares to welcome over 2,000 Olim throughout the summer 

This summer, 2000 newcomers are arriving via 14 Aliyah group flights, and 60 Olim are expected to touch down at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday morning.

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel