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Aliyah during war: Simon and Jane Babil’s tumultuous journey to Israel

Simon: 'After working so hard for so long toward the goal of making aliyah, all of a sudden we were in limbo with no home to return to. That was scarier than being in Israel during a war.'

 THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.
 Israelis sleep in a public shelter at the Tel Aviv municipality as Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel. on June 17 2025.

Olim left in dark as missile warnings, compensation guidelines remain Hebrew-only

 Eve Karlin with her luggage at Ben-Gurion Airport.

A warzone welcome for olah who arrived hours ahead of Iran attack

Lucy's apartment destroyed by an Iranian ballistic missile.

'Cultural ulpan': 'Post' speaks with immigrant who lost home to Iranian ballistic missile


A loving life in a peaceful paradise: Ellie Henkind Katz's Jerusalem life

In their little piece of paradise just west of Jerusalem, Ellie and Michael are still very obviously in love after half a century of marriage. 

 ELLIE & MICHAEL KATZ in the garden of their artfilled home in Shoeva as a peacock looks on

Ready to own property in Israel? 

Stop feeling overwhelmed by the complex buying process.

A narrow street with a tree hanging over it Jerusalem empty street in Baka neighborhood

Remembering Jerusalem on its special day - excerpt

Below, a translated excerpt from the recently published book in Hebrew, MiHamishim Kochavim L’Kochav Ehad (From Fifty Stars to One Star) by Batsheva Pomerantz.

 Three people are seen with an Israeli flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City (illustrative).

To Laura Ben-David and the many who love her

Author, writer, photographer, speaker, and marketer Laura Ben-David is a star of the Anglo-Israeli community. A photography exhibition of her images shared her story.

The exhibition team: (top row, L-R) Shira Lankin Sheps; Laura Ben-David; writer Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll; Timna Seligman. (Bottom row from L) Yitzchak Woolf; Tzipora Lifchitz; Sarah Tuttle-Singer.

Tal Raviv: A citizen’s journey through a national identity crisis

Tal Raviv expressed a clear vision of what Israelis need: They are hungry for a productive way to reach out across divides.

 Tal Raviv: No hate – but humor.

French immigrant’s app brings food transparency to Israeli shoppers

French immigrant Yaelle Ifrah created Kaspenu, an AI app empowering Israeli shoppers with food transparency to promote healthier, informed choices.

 ‘I WANT people to know what’s in their food – not just how much it costs, but how healthy, or harmful it is.’ Here, shoppers pick groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katzrin, Golan Heights.

Russian olah Lada Lapidus: Overcoming language barrier with painting

In the early years of her aliyah, Lapidus had to work because the family’s financial situation was difficult and she needed to support herself.

 LADA LAPIDUS

The Jerusalem Municipality is paving the way for ‘olim’

Jerusalem is seen as part of the Jewish experience by the its municipality. “Aliyah to Jerusalem is the story of the Jewish people”.

 The Getter Group's Property Expert Luky Guigui with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon.

Remembering their journey, honoring their sacrifice

The stories of two Masa alumni who gave their lives in Israel’s defense remind us of the deep bonds between global Jewry and the State of Israel.

 Ronny Ganizate, z”l

Grapevine March 30, 2025: Gone, but not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ELI BEER (centers) at the launch of the new technologically advanced  United Hatzalah Center in Bnei Brak.

Aliyah made easier: Israel opens fast-track absorption service at airport

From health insurance to identity cards — new immigrants now get it all intake forms done right at the airport.

 Over 4,000 new immigrants have joined Israel since the start of 2025.