Department of Guidance and Community Resources

For many, if not all, Olim, Post-Aliyah challenges center on one area- integration. Integration into new Israeli communities, integration into the Israeli work culture, integration for children into the Israeli school system- in short, integration into the fabric of Israeli society.

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What does the Department of Guidance
and Community Resources Do?

Guidance and Information
The NBN Department of Guidance and Community Resources is available by telephone, email and in person to provide guidance and information regarding education, mental health and social/community issues for new olim and those who are in the planning stages. To email the NBN Department of of Guidance and Community Resources ,
click here.

Seminars
Held monthly at our Jerusalem Aliyah Center, and quarterly around the country, these seminars focus in on specific aspects of the Aliyah process Olim may be struggling with and offer tips and advice from experts in their fields. Please see our Calendar of Events for more info.

Buddy Program
We will pair you up with someone who has successfully gone through the Aliyah process. These individuals and families will be there for you as you begin your own process, helping you with everything from meals upon your arrival to letting you know where the best dry cleaners in town are.you are an oleh who has been here for at least a year and you would like to help out Buddy Application

Tiyulim and Social Events – These periodic events enable our Olim to both see the country and connect with each other. In addition, we have a full slate of events specifically geared to our Single Olim and their special integration needs. Please see our Calendar of Events for more info.

Assistance for Retirees Planning Aliyah – Olim who plan to enjoy their retirement years in Israel come with a variety of special interests, needs and questions.  Nefesh B'Nefesh works together with the Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel (AACI) to assist retirees in all phases of their Aliyah planning.  For additional information on retirement in Israel, please visit Retirement in Israel.

Support for Parents Left Behind – One major area of struggle for many Olim is in their relationship with their parents.  NBN Social Service Department staff members are available to support parents through this process.  In addition, we recommend that parents connect with PNAI – the Parents of North American Olim Support Group  (www.pnai.org). For more information please click here.

Newsletter – Our in-house newsletter, the Oleh Chadashot provides Olim with a forum for sharing their experiences and catching up with each other and happenings at Nefesh B’Nefesh – Check out the NBN Newsletter Archive

Project Kesharim: Connecting Olim to Olim on Shabbat & Chagim
Through this new and exciting program, Olim can now find places to spend Shabbat and Chagim – all over the country!  It is an incredible opportunity for Olim to make connections in Israel, or to just have a new and fun experience away from home.  To participate, as a host or guest, please email NBN at kesharim@nbn.org.il.

Hosts: Please note in your email where you live, how many Olim you would feel comfortable hosting, whether for meals, and/or sleeping, and for which dates.

Guests: Please include in your email whether you are looking for sleeping accomodations or just meals, how many Olim are looking to be hosted, and date you wish to be hosted (if specific).