aliyah

This woman from Ukraine discovered Judaism as a child and moved to Israel

She learned Hebrew, Jewish history, songs and folk dancing, and all about the Jewish holidays. She loved it all.

By LISA SAMIN
09/03/2024

Jerusalem academic institutions host student olim from around the world at Higher Education Fair

Some 500 young Olim attended an open house fair at Nefesh B’Nefesh’s campus in Jerusalem, where they explored the many academic opportunities available in the city.

Adeena Sussman: Came to Israel for love, stayed for food

Adeena Sussman’s career has continued to take off since arriving in Israel. To date, she has authored or co-authored 15 cookbooks.

By HOWARD BLAS
02/03/2024

This eye doctor has spent 40 years training and treating people in Jerusalem

Over the course of those nearly 40 years, Seelenfreund helped to train 80 resident eye doctors and treated thousands of Jerusalemites.

Editor's notes: No one is encouraging aliyah – but they should

Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).

23/02/2024

Aliyah to Israel rises after wave of antisemitism, 237% more from France

A total of 7,000 new immigrants had arrived since October 7, including those seeking to enlist in the IDF and the parents of fallen soldiers.

Immigrating to Israel from US: A call only to certain American Jews

It is always good to remember that Jews come in all shapes and sizes, including the elderly, the infirmed, the socially inept, the financially challenged.

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
20/02/2024

Calling all Americans: It's time to make aliyah

We need any Jew who can assist on the ground; though Israel is a strong country, it doesn't make us weaker to speak up and ask our brothers and sisters around the world for their assistance.

She felt stuck living in Greece. Her mother told her: 'Move to Israel'

Leah embraces the words of one of her many beloved rabbis and teachers who encourages people to “be where history is being written” – in Israel.

By HOWARD BLAS
17/02/2024
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