Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive Jerusalem Post Award at Jpost NY Conference

“Our responsibility is not only to assist people with their aliyah dreams, but to turn them into reality, " Tony Gelbart, co-founder and chairman of Nefesh B’Nefesh

Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh
New Olim coming to Israel 2026

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem

Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows


Nefesh B’Nefesh opens residence for female Lone National Service Volunteers in Jerusalem

The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence is giving 95 young women from around the world a true home, a built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

:  THE RESIDENCE gives Lone Bnot Sherut a home, built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem

August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.

This summer was truly historic, highlighted by the landing of our 65th charter Aliyah flight and August reaching the highest monthly record of Aliyah in 25 years with over 1,000 Olim

Welcome home: First Nefesh B'Nefesh flight since Oct. 7 lands in Israel

This group of new immigrants joined more than 90,000 others who have made aliyah with the support of Nefesh B’Nefesh since 2002.

THE BASKIN family were among the first to deplane after touching down in their new home. Sigal, 17, and Liat, 12, are towered over by their brother, Itai, 15. Mom, Revital, waves to the camera as Dad, Joseph, accompanies his family down the stairs while smiles abound.

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?

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Grapevine, August 17, 2025: Immigration on the rise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from the UK

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.

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.

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

 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.

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.'

 THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.