Making aliyah

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK

One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK AI
 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Israel expected to advance aliyah emergency aid plan for applicants, new immigrants

Dr. Paul White, 71 Beth White, 68

Paul, Beth White: Grateful volunteers from New York to Israel

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

The next miracle: Can Israel bring in 1 million new immigrants from the West? - opinion


Rabbi Sid Slivko: Helping pave the way for olim to live and thrive in Israel

Jerusalemite of the Week: Through Olim Paveway, Rabbi Sid Slivko is able to help make sure that olim aren’t just able to live in Israel – they’re able to thrive here.

Rabbi Sid Slivko

Architects, contractors, and designers, oh my!

What's the difference?

New immigrants frequently have to deal with planning and designing their new  homes. Pictured: French ‘olim’ arrive in June.

Beyond the Headlines: Mamdani's win moves Jews to reconnect with Judaism - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Steven and Rosanne Teplitsky: Canadian olim still in Israel despite war and COVID

To Jews in their stage of life who aren’t here yet, Rosanne offered encouragement. “Don’t think too hard about it. Just do it. It’s well worth it!”

STEVEN AND ROSANNE TEPLITSKY

Anya Lipster: A Russian Israeli with the soul of a Japanese artist

Today, though her professional responsibilities keep her busy all week long, Anya Lipster devotes weekends to “drinking coffee in front of a mountain view, studying, and drawing a lot.”

Anya Lipster

I love where I live: Making aliyah and finding happiness in Israel - opinion

You want to look for something wrong with the country? That’s easy; you can do that anywhere. Try searching for the good things. You’ll get an abundance of them here.

ISRAEL: ABUNDANCE of beauty. Pictured: Buttercup field near Kiryat Shmona.

Aliyah continues to be a driving force behind Israeli communities - opinion

The waves of immigration keep this nation alive, youthful and ever-growing.

A VIEW of Efrat: It’s worth reminding ourselves that aliyah is not a nostalgic story from the past but the very heartbeat of Zionism today, the writer affirms.

Mordechai Frizis: Israel advocate to Greek public

This transplanted Greek rabbi intends to continue his hasbara efforts on behalf of Israel.

RABBI MORDECHAI FRIZIS

The state of aliyah: What immigration to Israel looks like in 2025

Since October 2023, the number of new immigrants to Israel has swelled to 53,765, reflecting the growing desire of Jews from all over the world to make aliyah despite the war.

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 25, 2025.

Making Aliyah on Aliyah Day: Sisters from New Jersey begin their next chapter in Israel

Barri and Susan Rifkin made their dream a reality and discovered their arrival in Israel coincided with the national day honoring Aliyah.

Susan and Barri Rifkin

‘Our first in Israel’: The immigrants celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israelis

We asked a few recent arrivals why they decided to make the move now, and how they feel about celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israeli citizens.

An illustrative image of a man blowing a shofar outside an El Al plane in Israel.