Making aliyah

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.
 Heshy Engelsberg

Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets

 Ofir Sofer

Aliyah minister stranded in Baku after attacks on Iran, returns to Israel via boat

 Anna Maslennikova, Dima Gendin, and their family.

Coming home: Four families of new olim share what drove them to move to Israel


World Betar leaders calls on diaspora Jews to immigrate to Israel amid rising antisemitism

World Betar leaders are calling for a mass Jewish immigration to Israel, citing antisemitism and growing security concerns in Jewish communities worldwide.

 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign, as they take part in a protest against US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Turkey, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Istanbul, November 4, 2023.

More families with young children making aliyah, Sofer tells 'Post'

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer said that the new reforms make the acclimation process easier for young families and professionals.

 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer welcomes immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport in August. The writer asks: Isn’t it time to welcome immigrants the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

A globetrotting journey from Greece to Israel: The journey of Victor Politis

Since the 1970s, Politis has photo-documented street life in some 80 countries and won prizes. After travelling the world, the only place Politis wanted to live in Israel was Old Jaffa. 

Victor Politis took this aerial photo of the Jaffa coastline, displayed on a wall opposite his home.

Nikita Ben Ami: An unexpected Zionist's journey from Uzbekistan to Israel

“I was never connected to Judaism, but a friend who is a rabbi once told me that I’m a lost Jewish soul,” she said. “And I’m discovering I am totally Zionist.”

 Nikita Ben Ami is seen playing Japanese Taiko drums.

‘Optimistic & full of light’ - The creative child of survivors 

The accomplished collage artist notes with pride that her birth date coincides with International Women’s Day and that the State of Israel was born not long after her arrival into the world.

 HANNA BEN ELIEZER CURTIS

Retired US clothing exec. thrives in Israel as martial artist, scuba diver, matchmaker, and more

Multitalented oleh Mordechai Saxon transforms life in Israel: from clothing exec to martial arts instructor, matchmaker, and more.

 Former US clothing manufacturer Mordechai Saxon is seen snorkling in Eilat with wife, Shulammis, after his aliyah.

Alex and Peri Sinclair: A Masorti power couple like no other

Alex Sinclair is a veteran in the field of Jewish education. His wife Peri is currently the Susan and Scott Shay Director-General of the TALI Education Center.

 WITH HIS wife, Peri.

Olim Tech Tours: Acquainting local immigrants with Jerusalem's hi-tech scene

The Jerusalem Municipality offers Olim Tech Tours to young professionals in the five-month residential Ulpan Etzion program for new immigrants aged 22 to 35.

 Olim Tech Tours enable new Jerusalem residents to get an inside look at the hi-tech ecosystem.

From the countryside to the White City: An olah’s journey to entrepreneurship

Grace Lancer's journey – from a London commuter to an entrepreneur in Tel Aviv – has been one of resilience, adaptability, and self-belief.

 Grace Lancer

Talia Briski: Teaching her way to a future in Israel

For Talia Briski, Israel is not just a place to live – it is home, a land of opportunity, and a foundation for a bright future.

 Talia Briski (L) is seen teaching a student.

Lisa Baron Haet: Working in international relations at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Lisa Baron Haet coordinates visits from donors, writes reports and grant applications, edits newsletters, and raises awareness about the center’s work.

 Lisa Baron Haet with Venus, a bling colleague's guide dog.