Nefesh B'Nefesh

Grapevine, August 17, 2025: Immigration on the rise

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from the UK
Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes Olim on 65th charter aliyah flight

Nefesh B’Nefesh to Welcome 225 North American Olim on 65th Charter Aliyah Flight

The Grodzinski family reunion at Ben Gurion airport

From Canada to Modi’in: Grodzinski Family Reunites in Israel After Decades Abroad

 Families arriving from North America as part of a wave of approximately 2,000 Olim

Despite Recent 12-Day War with Iran, NBN Expects 2,000 Olim This Summer


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.

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.

MedEx returns to Paris: hundreds of Doctors and medical students express interest in making aliyah

Due to the severe lack of physicians in Israel, the event offered participants a streamlined, professional, and comprehensive immigration track, including license recognition and employment support.

 MedEx Returns to Paris: Hundreds of Doctors and Medical Students Express Interest in Making Aliyah to Israel.

Nefesh B’Nefesh: Medical immigration at forefront of national need

“Fighting terror with light”: Surge in young Jews seeking Aliyah, says Rabbi Fass at Jerusalem Post Conference

 Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Nefesh B'Nefesh and Tony Gelbart, Co-Founder & Chairman, Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh founders emphasize meeting Israel’s pressing needs at JPost Conference

Rabbi Fass and Tony Gelbart to speak on Aliyah, national service, and Zionist education at key NY gathering.

Co-founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart.

NY family makes aliyah to southern Israel days before nation’s 77th Independence Day

The Siegmans from Queens landed in Israel with help from Nefesh B’Nefesh, choosing to settle in Kiryat Gat just before Yom Ha’atzmaut.

 The Siegman family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh, alongside 11 other new immigrants from North America.

Thousands honor fallen lone soldiers in Jerusalem Memorial on Israel’s Remembrance Day

Ceremony honors 43 Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7, bringing together families, friends, and leaders in tribute

  The ceremony honored the 43 Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7

'Operation Hug' brings families of lone soldiers together during Israel-Hamas War

Since its launch in 2023, "Operation Hug" has facilitated more than 1,200 reunions between lone soldiers serving in the IDF and their parents, who traveled to Israel from 64 countries.

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Nationwide Aliyah tour draws thousands seeking a new life in Israel

Events in Chicago, Toronto, and New Jersey provide resources, expert advice, and cultural celebrations for prospective Olim

The “Aliyah-In-One” initiative, a streamlined mini-fair designed for those already in the process of making Aliyah.

Over 500 Jewish healthcare professionals gather at MedEx to strengthen Israel’s medical workforce

The event was organized by Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry, Health Ministry, Negev, Galilee, and the National Resilience Ministry in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.

 The 10th annual MedEx event in Teaneck, New Jersey, March 16, 2025.

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.

 Nefesh B'Nefesh bestowed its Maor Prize to outstanding young Olim for their contributions to strengthening the State of Israel.