The Blogs: Matot–Masei: Is Living in Israel One of the 613 Mitzvot? Who Cares! | David Harbater
Rabbi Dr. David Harbater is a published author, Jewish educator and public speaker. His book “In the Beginnings:…
A summer of new beginnings
Ah, the unmistakable signs of an Israeli summer – the scent of jasmine in the evening air, the…
IDF lone soldiers: Supporting immigrant volunteers in Israel military
Every year, thousands of young men and women put on an IDF uniform without having parents waiting for…
The Blogs: My First Year in Israel: How’d I get here? | Mark P Cohen
I’m coming up to my one-year Aliyah anniversary, and I have nothing profound to say. Sure, I’m happy…
Israel eases licensing barriers for new immigrant psychologists
The government on Sunday approved a plan to ease licensing requirements for immigrant psychologists, allowing officials to be…
Aliyah: A first-generation engineer’s path to success from Ethiopia to Israel
For Tali Mekere, aliyah from Ethiopia was accompanied by many challenges, but also by resilience, perseverance, and determination…
The Blogs: I Left the US to Build a Business in Israel. Here’s What Nobody Warned Me About | Karen Naeh
When I boarded a flight from South Africa back to Israel in 2019, I had no grand plan.…
The Blogs: 250 Years of America – and a Question American Jews Can No Longer Avoid | Jonathan Muskat
This July 4th, America celebrates its 250th birthday. As I think about that milestone, I find myself feeling…
The Blogs: Between Hudson and Jordan: The Abyss We Ignore | Or Hikry
We arrived in the United States after a full year of studying, reading, discussing, and trying to understand…
Jump in immigration from France and the US
The Ministry of Immigration and Integration released its 2025 immigration report on Sunday, showing that 22,522 new immigrants…
22,522 young, skilled olim moved to Israel in 2025 despite wartime challenges
In 2025, 22,522 new immigrants arrived in Israel, marking a slight decline from previous years, according to the…
Ron Dermer, seven more English-speaking Israelis honored for contributions to state
Ron Dermer, the longtime confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who left his post as strategic affairs minister…