making aliyah

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

A South African OB/GYN's exceptional aliyah story

It might seem like a huge jump from being an OB/GYN to a successful entrepreneur to an epoxy craftsman, but Alvin Schamroth sees each as expressing a different part of himself.

She came to Israel for a year, met Canada's prime minister, and stayed

Parting wisdom for potential olim: Surround yourself with a familiar environment, even in a foreign country.

By HOWARD BLAS
27/01/2024
  The Price family (L to R): Eyden, Daphne, Sarina, David

Will Israel-Hamas war cause a spike in aliyah for 2024? - opinion

Will 2024 become a bumper year for aliyah, particularly for youth aliyah?

Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96

Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.

He moved to Israel to make the world better - and he's still idealistic

As Benjy celebrates 40 years since his aliyah, he remains positive yet realistic.

By HOWARD BLAS
23/12/2023

This family moved to Israel from Denmark and vow to never go back

The Bentows no longer live in Denmark, but living in Israel, they have many reminders of their former country.

By HOWARD BLAS
02/12/2023

Israel-Hamas war: New immigrants experience war for the first time

Though they don’t want to be experiencing this war with Hamas, they also don’t want to feel like they are abandoning Israel, the nation they have made their home. 

Tel Aviv-based social media initiative aims to help soldiers find their perfect match

Noa Barazani, founder of the Instagram account Olim.in.TLV, is doing her part to bring smiles to the faces of soldiers on active duty by helping them find love during wartime.

This couple moved to Israel and lived in Gaza, now they live in Modi'in

Rebecca and Ken Milgrim moved to the Gaza Strip in the 1980s. Now, in 2023, they're back in Israel, this time in Modi'in.

By HOWARD BLAS
28/10/2023
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