The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-immigrants/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png new immigrants | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-immigrants/ 32 32 As Anglo immigration grows, developers rethink ways to cultivate communal roots https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-anglo-immigration-grows-developers-rethink-ways-to-cultivate-communal-roots/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:29:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772997 From rabbi-led neighborhoods to group purchases, new approaches aim to ease immigrants’ transition as a post-Oct. 7 wave of newcomers seeks to blend American comforts with the Zionist dream

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]]> ‘New immigrant’ since 1967 pens ode to Jerusalem’s Baka neighborhood in anthology https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-immigrant-since-1967-pens-ode-to-jerusalems-baka-neighborhood-in-anthology/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:15:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732928 Author Judy Lev brings her former haunt of nearly 40 years to life in 'Bethlehem Road,' with 12 vibrant tales that transcend time -- but not place

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]]> Anu Museum introduces pilot program for veteran immigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/anu-museum-introduces-pilot-program-for-veteran-immigrants/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3494274 Institution to host discussion circles in English, Russian, French and Spanish about the ongoing challenges of immigration

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]]> Why rent in Jerusalem is surging disproportionately – and unlikely to let up soon https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-rent-in-the-capital-is-surging-disproportionately-and-unlikely-to-let-up-soon/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:49:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466178 With immigration of American and French Jews rising, partly driven by antisemitism, and many buildings undergoing urban renewal projects, fewer apartments are available for tenants

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]]> Wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants, amid global antisemitism spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/wartime-budget-would-slash-benefits-for-new-immigrants-amid-global-antisemitism-spike/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:29:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419249 Government proposes ending financial assistance to anyone with over NIS 500,000 in declared assets, though payments for those under that threshold would go up 10%

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]]> MKs protest halt to government vouchers for immigrants’ Hebrew-language classes https://www.timesofisrael.com/mks-protest-halt-to-government-vouchers-for-immigrants-hebrew-language-classes/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:42:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3248863 Private ulpans and new immigrants scramble to cope after coalition, without warning, cuts off funding for lessons

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]]> 100 Hebrew teachers for new immigrants file resignation letters in protest at wages https://www.timesofisrael.com/100-hebrew-teachers-for-new-immigrants-file-resignation-letters-in-protest-at-wages/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:27:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2985228 Resignations account for 20% of total number of tutors at state-provided language schools that are already suffering backlog due to lack of teaching staff

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]]> Over 1,600 new immigrants join call for government to halt judicial overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-1600-new-immigrants-join-call-for-government-to-halt-judicial-overhaul/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:41:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2979324&preview=true&preview_id=2979324 Olim say Zionist vision that inspired them to come to Israel 'has been hijacked by extremists who threaten very fabric of country as a Jewish and democratic state'

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]]> Interior Ministry proposes law to restrict passports for new immigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/interior-ministry-proposes-law-to-restrict-passports-for-new-immigrants/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:26:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2969495 Legislation would only allow new arrivals to receive documentation after residing in Israel for 1 year; ministry says some exploit benefits without settling down

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]]> For some Americans living in Israel, this week’s elections conjure 2016 deja vu https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-some-americans-living-in-israel-this-weeks-elections-conjure-2016-deja-vu/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:21:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2867201 Left-leaning immigrants who moved during Trump era are surprised to encounter the radical politics they thought they left behind, while other new arrivals are happy with outcome

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]]> For Ukrainian refugees in Israel, Gaza operation rekindles still-smoldering trauma https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-ukrainian-refugees-in-israel-gaza-operation-rekindles-still-smoldering-trauma/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:19:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2820204 Many fleeing the Russian invasion already have difficulty accessing child care and medicine while facing an uncertain future in the Jewish state. And then add falling rockets

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]]> Israeli cities offered money for renovating buildings to house Ukrainian migrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/cities-offered-money-for-renovating-buildings-to-house-ukrainian-migrants/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:46:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2737743 Housing Ministry arranges funding packages to cover renovation costs on existing older properties, as it seeks solutions for thousands arriving from Eastern Europe

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]]> Fleeing war, Ukrainian immigrants get ready for their departure to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/fleeing-war-ukrainian-immigrants-ready-for-their-departure-to-israel/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:18:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2716920 A view of the final moments in Moldova and Poland of hundreds of new immigrants to Israel escaping their war-torn country for a new life

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]]> He left Brazil to be a lone soldier in Israel, then lost both parents to COVID https://www.timesofisrael.com/he-left-brazil-to-be-a-lone-soldier-in-israel-then-lost-both-parents-to-covid/ Mon, 24 May 2021 00:42:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2540368 Attracted to the Jewish state after a Taglit-Birthright trip and a Masa fellowship, Thiago Benzecry says he will stand by his decision to immigrate despite his immense loss

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]]> Raised in one of Rio’s most violent favelas, he’s now a rising artist in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/raised-in-one-of-rios-most-violent-favelas-hes-now-a-rising-artist-in-israel/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:01:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2489974 New immigrant Alander Especie joins hundreds of fellow Brazilian expats in Ra'anana, which he and other creatives are working to beautify through art

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