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Nearly 50% of those who left Israel were Olim.

If decision-makers wish to translate the desire to immigrate into actual aliyah, a shift in approach is needed, along with significant actions. 

In November-December, they purchased 22 apartments at prices of more than NIS 10 million, out of 72 such apartments purchased in 2024, a large part of which were new apartments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.