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

Grapevine March 30, 2025: Gone, but not forgotten

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

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

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

By Avihai Chiim

Ofir Sofer

‘Olim come here because of their solidarity with Israel’ Immigration Minister Ofir Sofer says

By ALAN ROSENBAUM

SHEVY SHEMER

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank VP discusses Israel’s economic forecast for 2025

By ALAN ROSENBAUM

NIR SHMUEL (left) and Ayelet Gonen Brosh.

How to navigate the Israeli market

By ALAN ROSENBAUM

FROM RIGHT: Chaim Friedman, Efrat Levy, and Yedidya Spetter

Experts outline mortgage challenges for foreigners

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By ALAN ROSENBAUM

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 25, 2024.

Crucible of war: How Oct. 7 changed the lives of lone soldiers and ‘olim’

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

WITH HIS wife, Peri.

Alex and Peri Sinclair: A Masorti power couple like no other

By Leah Hakimian

KEEPOLIM’S BABUSHKA & Dedushka program provides monthly food deliveries to nine Russian immigrants with mobility issues.

Aliyah and accessibility: The reality for disabled immigrants in Israel

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer welcomes immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport in August. The writer asks: Isn’t it time to welcome immigrants the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

Israel approves reform to fast-track professional licenses ahead of aliyah

By Yuval Barnea

DR. NAOMI FERZIGER, director and academic head of the International Occupational Therapy (OT) Program at Ono Academic College.

Bridging borders: Ono Academic College launches international occupational therapy program for olim

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

OVER 150 French Jews made aliyah on an International Fellowship of Christians and Jews flight last week.

A day in the life of an ‘olah’

By BATSHEVA SHULMAN

People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Multi-front war caused emigration from Israel, Knesset report says

A HOUSING project of the Yafo Tel Aviv company: If decision-makers wish to translate people’s desire to immigrate into actual aliyah, a shift in approach is needed, along with significant actions, says the writer.

Israel must change its approach to housing new immigrants

By KOBI SAAR

SCENES FROM Tel Aviv: Checking out apartment prices.

Israeli home purchases by foreign residents jump 50%

By Arik Mirovsky/Globes/TNS

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,

Navigating aliyah: Key benefits for new olim and long-term returnees

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

Nefesh B’Nefesh honors contributions of young olim with Maor Prize

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, celebrate Hanukkah in Jerusalem.

A new immigrant’s perspective on resilience, unity, and hope during Hanukkah in Israel

By HOLLY CIN