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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:27:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JP-Logo-200.jpg https://www.jewishpress.com 32 32 https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/knesset-reduces-real-estate-tax-for-new-immigrants/2024/08/05/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:02:15 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701771 All Israelis, including new immigrants, are exempt from real estate tax on the first NIS 1.98 million on the purchase of a first home. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/155-french-olim-arrive-in-israel-despite-threat-of-a-regional-war/2024/08/02/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:33:55 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701396 Among the arrivals were the Gluch family, who cited growing antisemitism in France as a primary motivator for their relocation.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/to-meet-increased-demand-aliyah-organization-launches-new-model-for-absorption/2024/07/11/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:31:42 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697968 “Many people are feeling the magnetic call to return to the national home of our people and to make their aliya dream into a reality.”]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/france/french-aliyah-on-steroids-may-follow-antisemitic-far-left-victory/2024/07/09/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:54:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697624 Some 700,000 French Jews are eligible to make Aliyah under the Law of Return. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/french-couple-make-aliyah-to-honor-son-who-fell-in-gaza/2024/06/28/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:53:31 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=696175 Lucien and Marlene Elmkayes have chosen to live in Jerusalem “to ensure that the light of our son’s life will continue to shine despite his death.”]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/on-campus/us-undergrads-advancing-hard-sciences-research-at-bar-ilan-u/2024/06/26/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695874 Fourteenth annual Summer Science Research Internship Program begins this week]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/15000-new-olim-came-to-israel-since-october-7-mostly-russians/2024/06/23/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:31:38 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695371 But these figures were not cause for celebration for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee Chair Forer.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/israeli-officials-encourage-aliyah-while-affirming-us-jewish-communities-strong/2024/06/08/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:17:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693562 “We’re absolutely not competing. We are completing each other,” said Ron Brummer, deputy director general at the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/nefesh-bnefesh-hosts-second-annual-financial-literacy-conference-for-olim/2024/06/03/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:05:05 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=692756 “This conference provides strategies for preserving assets and preparing for recovery during turbulent times."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/hundreds-of-young-olim-in-fair-exploring-their-idf-enlistment-options/2024/05/24/ Fri, 24 May 2024 09:01:31 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=691488 More than 500 participants, aged 16-22, who have made Aliyah either on their own or with their families and are now required to enlist in the IDF, attended the fair.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/1100-new-olim-come-to-bar-ilan-fair-to-seek-their-academic-future-in-israel/2024/04/11/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:22:59 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=685923 "The immigration of young people and students during wartime is our answer to our enemies and those who wish to inflict harm upon us."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/israel-sees-increase-in-aliyah-since-october-7-attack/2024/04/08/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:19:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=685422 Since October 7, 2023, a total of 12,745 immigrants have immigrated to Israel.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/more-than-400-doctors-and-dentists-attend-aliyah-fair-in-paris/2024/04/02/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:23:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684557 The MedEx campaign aims to recruit 2,000 physicians to address Israel's shortage.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/nefesh-bnefesh-launches-medical-aliyah-program-to-remedy-israels-physician-shortages/2024/03/11/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:41:48 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=681284 The objective of the International Medical Aliyah Program is to facilitate the Aliyah of 2,000 physicians over the next five years.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/ny/pro-hamas-protesters-to-target-israeli-event-at-teaneck-synagogue/2024/03/07/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:51:18 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=680923 "These protestors are here because we are here. They are seeking out and targeting Teaneck’s Jews."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/surge-in-aliyah-applications-since-war-began/2024/02/14/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:41:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=677522 Some 6,500 new immigrants came to Israel since the Hamas massacre. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/absorption-ministry-494-physicians-and-83-nurses-made-aliyah-in-2023/2024/01/11/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:31:16 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=672362 The average age of physicians who immigrate to Israel is 41.4, and the median age is 37.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/700-north-americans-make-aliyah-following-oct-7-attacks/2023/12/31/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:01:05 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=670751 Over 200 olim landed at Ben-Gurion Airport in the last week of 2023. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/birthright-israel-renewing-trips-in-january-with-security-top-priority/2023/12/19/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:37:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=668949 Come mid-January, prospective participants can initiate their registration for the summer excursions via Birthright Israel's official website.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/france/french-aliyah-skyrocketing-since-start-of-october-7th-war/2023/12/18/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:29:58 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=668779 By 1 pm Paris time, 1,045 people were already there. Young families, students, those before enlistment age and after; everyone was there.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/nefesh-bnefesh-recognizes-ten-inspiring-young-olim-who-contributed-to-the-war-effort/2023/12/17/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:43:29 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=668640 "We draw inspiration from these resilient young Olim."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/india/indias-lost-jews-celebrate-hanukkah/2023/12/11/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:13:08 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=667788 "This Hanukkah, the community unites in prayer, expressing collective hopes for the safety of Israel's soldiers and the secure return of all hostages in Gaza."]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/215-bnei-menashe-among-idf-soldiers-fighting-hamas-hezbollah/2023/11/06/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:40:24 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=662416 “Since the war broke out, Shavei Israel has received hundreds of requests from young community members in northeastern India asking to make Aliyah immediately.” ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/idf/idf-honors-oleh-chabad-haredi-from-us-as-outstanding-combat-soldier/2023/09/12/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:14:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=655822 Staff-Sgt. Yossi Bluming made aliyah from Maryland three years ago.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/masa-medical-immigrants-can-replace-hippocratic-anarchists/2023/08/20/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:18:20 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=652488 Thousands of doctors streamed into Jerusalem last month to attend a rally organized by the Israel Medical Association (IMA) against a vote on the planned judicial reforms. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/first-215-us-canada-olim-complete-their-aliya-process-on-the-plane/2023/08/16/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:47:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=651926 About a quarter of the Olim on Wednesday’s flight have chosen to volunteer in the IDF.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/surprise-mothers-and-lone-soldiers-reunion-in-jerusalem/2023/07/18/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:50:19 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=647898 The Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitated an emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/130-ethiopian-olim-arrive-in-israel-second-phase-of-operation-tzur-israel-complete/2023/07/13/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:42:13 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=647198 The new olim were immediately settled in 18 absorption centers across the country.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/nefesh-bnefesh-holds-first-ever-olim-market/2023/06/25/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:33:42 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=644288 There were about 40 vendors at the Shuk Olim, displaying and selling their unique products from all around Israel.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/judea-samaria-israel/aliyah-and-pioneering-at-gush-etzions-mt-kanub-farm/2023/06/20/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:53:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=643661 One hundred and fifty new immigrants gathered this week at the Mount Kanub Farm in southeastern Gush Etzion for a “pioneering” event, planting trees, working in the vineyards, feeding sheep and working the soil with their hands.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/great-granddaughter-of-mda-volunteer-arrives-from-brazil-to-follow-in-his-footsteps/2023/06/20/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:19:06 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=643507 Moshe Darevski, Ilana Smeltz's great-grandfather, immigrated to Israel in 1933 and volunteered for many years with MDA in Tel Aviv.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/nefesh-bnefesh-holds-homecoming-barbecue-for-summer-olim/2023/06/06/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:46:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=641629 The special barbecue followed the annual Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, but no anarchists were present to ruin the fun.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/knesset-to-consider-new-measures-to-ease-aliyah-of-professionals/2023/05/28/ Sun, 28 May 2023 17:30:23 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=640318 One of the main barriers to immigration and absorption is the process of recognizing the professional licenses of immigrants and returning residents. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/100-french-speaking-mothers-in-israel-to-boost-their-jewish-identity/2023/05/24/ Wed, 24 May 2023 11:12:29 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=639878 The women learned about advocating for Israel in France.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/israel-speeds-up-aliyah-process-once-youre-in-israel/2023/05/22/ Mon, 22 May 2023 18:01:32 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=639621 Olim will receive ID cards at the airport.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/first-ever-aliyah-in-one-day-in-teaneck-attracts-350/2023/05/17/ Wed, 17 May 2023 06:35:59 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=638867 The day was aimed at expediting the Aliyah process for those who were already in the advanced stages of immigrating to Israel.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/beit-shemesh-is-a-wonderful-destination-for-aliyah/2023/05/09/ Tue, 09 May 2023 07:52:41 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=637424 Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch, on a visit to the United States, explains why the city is ideal for English-speaking olim.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/on-holocaust-day-46-of-world-jewry-live-in-israel-us-figures-hazy/2023/04/18/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:27:43 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=634486 In a 2021 survey, 87% of Holocaust survivors reported they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their lives.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/france/leftist-hooligans-storm-aliyah-event-in-paris/2023/03/14/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:36:24 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=629843 Hani Zubida from Reichman University gloated at the attack.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliyah-israel/never-too-late-101-year-old-immigrant-celebrates-israeli-citizenship/2023/03/13/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:01:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=629760 Not many people get the opportunity to write a dramatic new chapter of their lives after reaching 100. But 101-year-old Sandy Goldstein and his wife, Rosalie have managed to experience a wide-range of Israel barely one week after arriving. The emotional scenes of a massive family reunion at the airport. An outpouring of support from […]]]>