The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/olim/ 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 olim | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/olim/ 32 32 Voluntary disclosure in Israel: What U.S. citizens living in Israel should know - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/voluntary-disclosure-in-israel-what-u-s-citizens-living-in-israel-should-know/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:06:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3741789 Many U.S. citizens in Israel still hold U.S. accounts, rentals, or family trusts. As transparency grows, voluntary disclosure may help close past reporting gaps before an audit begins

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]]> Israel to ease immigration red tape with faster professional licensing https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-ease-immigration-red-tape-with-faster-professional-licensing/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:38:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3484428 The reform will allow new immigrants in certain fields to start working on accreditation before arriving in Israel and speed up procedures that now take 6-12 months or longer

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]]> 11 artists living between Israel and US express their journey at Olim Artists Lab https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-artists-living-between-israel-and-us-express-their-journey-at-olim-artists-lab/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455182 Oil paintings, readings, zine and a film are some of the creative responses at the Neve Schechter artist residency

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]]> Israel improves tax breaks for new immigrants to help first-time homebuyers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-improves-tax-breaks-for-new-immigrants-to-help-first-time-homebuyers/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:06:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348591 Tax changes seek to lower the costs for new immigrants on first-home purchases worth up to NIS 6 million, while cooling demand for investors to bring down housing prices

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]]> From Aliyah to integration: Nefesh B’Nefesh helps Olim thrive in Israeli society - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/from-aliyah-to-integration-nefesh-bnefesh-helps-olim-thrive-in-israeli-society/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:01:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3318164 Unable to understand an electric bill? Struggling to convert a driver’s license? No problem! Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) can help

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]]> Absorption Ministry to slash rental assistance for new immigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/absorption-ministry-to-slash-rental-assistance-for-new-immigrants/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:41:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3318369 Aid shrinks by nearly half to NIS 8,712 over two years, with additional monthly stipends for those moving to 'national priority' areas; Elkin: Ministry 'pickpocketing' new arrivals

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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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]]> Israel welcomed 720 new Olim in 2023 after the Oct. 7 attack - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israel-welcomed-720-new-olim-in-2023-after-the-oct-7-attack/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:32:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3217499 Aliyah is continuing despite the ongoing Iron Swords War with nearly 4,200 new Aliyah requests submitted in the last quarter of 2023, representing an increase of more than 110% compared to 2022.

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]]> Since Hamas atrocities, Bnei Menashe Jews face enemies on two fronts https://www.timesofisrael.com/since-hamas-atrocities-bnei-menashe-jews-face-enemies-on-two-fronts/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:44:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3173931 Many of the Jewish immigrants from Manipur and Mizoram live in areas hardest hit in the Oct. 7 massacre; while they serve in the IDF, others in India suffer from sectarian violence

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]]> Watch Live: NBN Charter 2023! - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/watch-live-nbn-charter-2023/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:28:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3073304 We are excited to welcome 226 new Olim as they take their first steps in their new home as Israeli citizens. Join us and be a part of our 2023 Summer Charter Aliyah Flight #64 by watching live from Ben Gurion Airport

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]]> Why Olim are likely to find love - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/why-olim-are-likely-to-find-love/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:56:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3063848 Olim are deeply passionate people, according to matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking. This is why many Olim find love while immigrating with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh.

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]]> New Hebrew courses help Olim prepare for Aliyah - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/new-hebrew-courses-help-olim-prepare-for-aliyah/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:33:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3045970 Moving to a new country has enough challenges without the language barrier. An intensive online Hebrew course gives Olim the tools they need to converse with confidence.

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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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]]> 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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]]> Children of Aliyah: 20 Years After They Arrived Home - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/children-of-aliyah-20-years-after-they-arrived-home/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:21:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2847325 Moving an entire family to a new country is apt to have its challenges. Making aliyah, exciting and anticipated as it usually is, is no exception.

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