The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nefesh-bnefesh/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nefesh B'Nefesh | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nefesh-bnefesh/ 32 32 Over 80 years after fleeing the Nazis, a survivor moves to Israel, finally home https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-80-years-after-fleeing-the-nazis-a-survivor-moves-to-israel-finally-home/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:56:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801135 On her first Holocaust Remembrance Day since realizing her dream of immigrating, Penina Zeitchik aims to gather with grandchildren also living in Israel to share what her family experienced in the war

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]]> Israel’s new immigrants find purpose in volunteering as war continues - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israels-new-immigrants-find-purpose-in-volunteering-as-war-continues-2/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:24:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3791124 Recent olim are integrating into society not only by building lives, but by helping rebuild communities under fire.

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]]> Immigrating to Israel during war ‘closes a circle,’ Iranian-American Jew says https://www.timesofisrael.com/immigrating-to-israel-during-war-closes-a-circle-iranian-american-jew-says/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787072 Sami Rahamim, whose parents left Shiraz in 1949, is one of 30 new citizens arriving Wednesday, despite travel restrictions

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]]> New US immigrants to Israel no longer need to double-pay social security, under new law https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-us-immigrants-to-israel-no-longer-need-to-double-pay-social-security-under-new-law/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762691 Legislation means that for their first 5 years in country, self-employed Americans can now avoid losing an extra 15% of their income by paying social security to both countries

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]]> 2025 saw sharp drop in immigration to Israel even as arrivals from Western nations surged https://www.timesofisrael.com/2025-saw-sharp-drop-in-immigration-to-israel-even-as-arrivals-from-western-nations-surged/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:44:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722238 Total aliyah fell by a third as Russian immigration halved; French immigration rose 45% while immigration from North America jumped 12% amid skyrocketing antisemitism

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]]> Daily Briefing Nov. 26: Day 782 – NY Jews’ mayoral fears realized at synagogue protest. What now? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-26-day-782-ny-jews-mayoral-fears-realized-at-synagogue-protest-what-now/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:47:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698082&preview=true&preview_id=3698082 NY correspondent Luke Tress gives the play-by-play of last week's virulently anti-Israel protest, how lawfare groups may try to prevent future intimidation and a fraught campus atmosphere

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]]> NYPD chief apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/nypd-chief-apologizes-for-allowing-turmoil-outside-synagogue/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:53:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696705 After anti-Israel activists chanted 'Death to the IDF' at Park East Synagogue entrance, Jessica Tisch says she could have done more; DoJ launches investigation into demonstration

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]]> A crowd chanted death threats outside an NYC synagogue. Mamdani found fault with both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-crowd-chanted-death-threats-outside-an-nyc-synagogue-mamdani-found-fault-with-both-sides/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:42:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693537 Mayor-elect has previously denounced obvious instances of antisemitism, but this was his first real test, a case of antisemitism motivated by anti-Zionism, and he didn't exactly condemn it

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]]> After protest at synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-protest-at-synagogue-mamdani-says-israel-immigration-event-misused-sacred-space/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:08:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693878 NYC mayor-elect appears to suggest Nefesh B'Nefesh's promotion of immigration to Jewish state is a 'violation of international law' in statement that doesn't address antisemitism

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]]> Israel unveils 0% tax rate for 2026’s immigrants and returning residents https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-unveils-0-tax-rate-for-2026s-immigrants-and-returning-residents/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:59:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682497 Program will expand existing benefits and tax incentives for new arrivals, as government prioritizes immigration as an economic driver of growth

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]]> Even as Western aliyah picks up, new arrivals replace fewer than half of Israeli emigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/even-as-western-aliyah-picks-up-new-arrivals-replace-fewer-than-half-of-israeli-emigrants/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:37:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631111 With Russian-speakers no longer moving in high numbers, immigration is trending downward, but Americans, French and others are upping arrivals, spurred by October 7

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]]> Aboard first aliyah flight since Oct. 7, immigrants say war strengthened their resolve https://www.timesofisrael.com/aboard-first-aliyah-flight-since-oct-7-immigrants-say-war-strengthened-their-resolve/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624306 Record number of new citizens expected in August as over 200 arrive on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight; conflict 'pushed us to clarify our plans and make it a reality,' one couple explains

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]]> New plan seeks to attract talented and wealthy Jews to immigrate to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-plan-seeks-to-attract-talented-and-wealthy-jews-to-immigrate-to-israel/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:09:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3614507 Workers with skills needed by Israeli companies may be eligible for new incentives and grants under a government initiative

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]]> Summer influx of Olim arrive in Israel’s busiest Aliyah season yet - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/summer-influx-of-olim-arrive-in-israels-busiest-aliyah-season-yet/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:28:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3366727 More than 2,000 Olim arrived in Israel from North America between June and September 2024 citing Zionist ideals and solidarity with Israel as their reasons despite the ongoing war.

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]]> Israel to see largest influx of immigrants since Oct. 7, most from North America https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-see-largest-influx-of-immigrants-since-oct-7-most-from-north-america/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:33:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3359481 More than 600 new olim due on 14 flights between August 22-28, with 2,000 expected over the summer

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