Nefesh B’Nefesh Programs and Projects

As the outsourced arm for the Jewish Agency and Government of Israel, the pre-Aliyah division offers one-on-one facilitation, guidance, and a comprehensive array of services and programming to ensure streamlined Aliyah processing.

After arrival in Israel, dedicated personal Aliyah professionals are on-call to provide guidance and support for Olim dealing with absorption-related challenges, leveraging the organization’s strong connections with all relevant government agencies.

In the heart of Jerusalem, the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus serves as the home for the daily operations of the organization, as well as a center for strengthening Aliyah, integration, educational programming, and providing services for thousands of Olim.

The Israel Calendar aggregates all English-speaking programming throughout the country, enabling all Olim easy access to relevant online and in-person programming around the country.

The online job board features hundreds of English-speaking positions from thousands of companies across Israel, creating the most efficient platform for both employment seekers and potential employers.

Upgrade offers courses and short-term programs to help Olim retrain and understand the Israeli job market in order to secure positions in Israel’s high-tech industry.

A dedicated NBN team works directly with Israel’s Ministry of Health to streamline the medical licensing process and health care placement for hundreds of medical professional Olim per year.

As a strategic partner with the IDF, the NBN-FIDF Lone Soldiers Program assists and supports the brave individuals who are required to serve in the IDF after their Aliyah. Our multinational team assists 3,500 lone soldiers annually from over 70 countries.

The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Program supports young women who volunteer to serve in Israel’s National Service (Sherut Leumi) by providing them with a welcoming community, tailored programming, housing assistance, and essential guidance to navigate bureaucracy, ensuring that “lone” never means alone.

ZEI educates thousands of students annually, aiming to strengthen their connection to Israel by fostering an in-depth dialogue about Zionism and its meaning in the modern world.

The Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center serves as a modern, dynamic hub, offering an array of programs, event spaces, and activities for new Olim and Lone Soldiers in the heart of Tel Aviv.

The Bonei Zion Prize formally recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Olim from English-speaking countries and their contributions to the State of Israel.