{"id":456471,"date":"2026-05-23T17:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T17:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/456471\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T17:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T17:21:10","slug":"nefesh-bnefesh-to-receive-award-at-jpost-ny-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/456471\/","title":{"rendered":"Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the upcoming Jerusalem Post Annual Conference<\/a>, which will be held in New York on June 1, Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh<\/a> will be presented with the Jerusalem Post Award for its efforts in addressing the country\u2019s needs through four key areas \u2013 Aliyah and Integration, National Service, National Development, and Zionist Education, ensuring long-term commitment to building meaningful lives in Israel and contributing to the nation\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

Since its founding in 2002, the organization has assisted nearly 100,000 olim (new immigrants) while maintaining a 90% retention rate, positioning itself as one of the central forces shaping Israel\u2019s future through immigration.<\/p>\n

Working in partnership with the Aliyah<\/a> and Integration Ministry, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund, and Jewish National Fund-USA, Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh has expanded far beyond the traditional framework of aliyah assistance.<\/p>\n

Today, it operates a wide range of initiatives that address some of Israel\u2019s most pressing national needs<\/a>, from healthcare shortages and workforce gaps to strengthening the country\u2019s periphery and supporting lone soldiers serving far from their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor more than two decades, Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh has demonstrated that aliyah is not only a personal dream but a national solution,\u201d said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and executive director of Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh. \u201cEvery doctor, teacher, engineer, young professional, and retiree who comes to Israel strengthens the fabric of the country and helps address some of Israel\u2019s most pressing challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JewsJews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL\/FLASH90)Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh’s flagship initiatives<\/p>\n

Among the organization\u2019s flagship initiatives is the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), which assists physicians and medical professionals in navigating Israel\u2019s licensing and employment systems while encouraging them to settle in regions with critical healthcare shortages.<\/p>\n

At the same time, programs such as Go Beyond encourage olim to build their lives in Israel\u2019s North and South, helping revitalize communities outside the country\u2019s major population centers.<\/p>\n

Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh also plays a major role in supporting thousands of lone soldiers and National Service volunteers through housing assistance, resilience programs, mental health support, and career guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIsrael\u2019s future depends not only on innovation and security but on people who are willing to build their lives here with purpose,\u201d Fass said. \u201cOur mission is to connect the passion and talent of Jews around the world with the evolving needs of the State of Israel, ensuring that aliyah continues to serve as a cornerstone of national growth, unity, and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Tony Gelbart, co-founder and chairman of Nefesh B\u2019Nefesh, the organization\u2019s long-term vision has always centered on harnessing the strength of world Jewry to help advance the State of Israel.<\/p>\n

\u201cNefesh B\u2019Nefesh was founded on the belief that aliyah could transform both individual lives and the future of the State of Israel,\u201d said Gelbart. \u201cToday, we see that vision becoming reality as nearly 100,000 olim contribute directly to Israel\u2019s national priorities by strengthening its healthcare, advancing education, supporting economic development, filling critical workforce gaps, and helping communities across the country thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIsrael\u2019s greatest resource has always been its people,\u201d he added. \u201cOur responsibility is not only to assist people with their aliyah dreams but to turn them into reality. Today more than ever, aliyah remains one of the strongest engines ensuring the continued vibrant development of the Jewish state.\u201d<\/p>\n

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