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Navigating aliyah: Key benefits for new olim and long-term returnees

Israel offers extensive benefits to new immigrants and returning residents, including tax breaks on home purchases up to NIS 1.9m, integration grants, and education subsidies.

 Nefesh B'Nefesh bestowed its Maor Prize to outstanding young Olim for their contributions to streng

Nefesh B’Nefesh honors contributions of young olim with Maor Prize

Maor Prize celebrates eight young immigrants, honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, celebrate Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

A new immigrant’s perspective on resilience, unity, and hope during Hanukkah in Israel

Sharing reflections on experiencing resilience and unity in Israel during my first Hanukkah, highlighting the spirit of hope amid national challenges and the inspiring stories of modern-day heroes.

By HOLLY CIN
06/01/2025

Off the beaten track: The immigrants who fall in love with Israel's lesser-known cities

While the majority of immigrants choose to establish their lives in well-known hubs, some are forging a different path, opting to build their new lives in Israel off the beaten track.

Tens of thousands of Jews immigrated to Israel since October 7 massacre

There were 31,000 immigrants in 2024 alone, from approximately 100 different countries.

Shishi Shabbat Israeli - Climbing mountains and bridging cultures

Everyone I spoke to, regardless of where they were from, how long they lived in Israel, or if this was their first event, said the same thing: Community.

25/12/2024

‘Knowledge is power’: Financial Facebook group for olim hits 40,000 members

Nefesh B’Nefesh, the one-stop resource shop for olim, refers queries about finances and budgeting in Israel to the Living Financially Smarter in Israel Facebook group.

By AMALIA HESS
16/12/2024

'Since October 7, there has been a 100% increase in people interested in Aliyah'

Nefesh B’Nefesh Chairman Tony Gelbart, spoke at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit.

Editor's Notes: From Jerusalem’s newspaper to the new narrative leader of global Jewry

What began as a publication primarily serving English-speaking immigrants to Israel has grown into a global platform, reaching tens of millions of unique readers each month.

13/12/2024

Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel

“I was already planning on moving to Israel and making aliyah, so it was a perfect opportunity to not be done playing soccer yet," said Rachel Dallet.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/12/2024
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