Aliyah Inspiration

Check out NBN’s guide to things to do during Pesach, 2016. Whether you are young or old, looking for adventure or an afternoon at a museum, there is something for you to do this holiday season!

Olim are asked to write an essay when completing their Aliyah application. What comes out of these essays is truly inspiring. We selected some moving excerpts written by the individuals who arrived on the August charter flight, which provide a glimpse into the motivations behind their decision to make Aliyah. I’ve wanted to make Aliyah […]

“L’CHAIM!” rings out from the tables full of exuberant young adults at the Jerusalem Community Shabbat Dinner Welcoming New Olim. It only takes one glance to understand that it’s not a typical Friday night dinner, but a lively celebration of the newcomers who just made Aliyah. With the first of two charter flights recently landing in […]

In honor of the July 2015 charter flight, we checked in with four Olim from last year’s flight – and found them thriving with their family, building successful careers and giving back to the country. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in one year. Eitan and Leah Mosenkis + 2 Kids Eitan Mosenkis had a […]

The process of moving across the world and starting a new life can be overwhelming. The good news is that people have been making Aliyah for a long time and you can rely on their collective wisdom to make the process smoother for yourself. Items from the old country help us transition to feeling at […]

In Israel, a minute-long siren marks the beginning of Yom Hazikaron. As families head to military ceremonies to visit the gravestones of loved ones, there is a heaviness in the air. People cry openly in the streets and radios play a constant stream of sad songs. Yom Hazikaron is a national day mourning, and restaurants […]

We just wrapped up our Aliyah Mega Event series, culminating in over 1,200 people attending our NYC event. The event featured career opportunities in Israel, financial planning advice, information on taxes and budgeting, and sessions about the Israeli healthcare system and Aliyah rights. Of special interest were our Go North and Go South programs, which […]

Nefesh B’Nefesh is excited to be running another series of Aliyah fairs in New York, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Montreal and Toronto. These events feature Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah advisors and representatives from government offices, allowing attendees to learn more about the Aliyah process. This includes information and advice for landing a job and planning your […]

Nefesh B’Nefesh is excited to announce the winners of our second annual Bonei Zion Prize, an award created to recognize outstanding Anglo Olim who have helped Israel in meaningful ways. Nominations rolled in from hundreds of nominees from around the world, and the winners were then chosen by a prestigious selection committee. The winners will […]

Often an Oleh arrives to Israel and seeks out their new community.  Not often are they the ones to create that new community.  Building a new community is no easy task, but that hasn’t stopped Olim from being a part of the developing Moishe House communities in Israel. The idea came about in 2011 when […]

Making Aliyah as a kid can be extremely exciting–and sometimes challenging. You may have traveled to Israel in the past–and even loved it–but actually living in Israel is a very different experience. Many Olim children worry about learning Hebrew, making friends, and keeping in touch with their family. Gavriella Berger, who made Aliyah at age […]

On December 23, Olim stared at the sky as planes whizzed through the air, leaving bright white tracks behind them. Helicopters hovered in the wind as pilots ascended on ropes. Young pilots, who had trained for three years, received their wings to raucous cheering. For the sixth year in a row, Nefesh B’Nefesh brought 180 […]

Moving to a new country and acclimating to a whole new healthcare system can be challenging. After all, finally understanding your birth country’s healthcare system was a feat in and of itself. To help you understand your rights and benefits in Israel, we put together answers to the six questions that Olim most frequently ask […]

When Professor Carmi Margalit (Margolis) moved from Richmond, Virginia, to Be’er Sheva over 39 years ago, the desert city was quiet with few conveniences. But as a pediatrician with a background in medical education, Professor Margalit only saw possibilities in the South. “For me, the opportunity to develop something new was very important,” said Professor […]