Finding Home Within: A Guide to Inner Settlement for New Olim
Being settled is not just about external circumstances. It's also a state of mind.
Ten Days of Gratitude
Each spring, Israel commemorates three significant days: Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror), and Yom Ha’atzmaut. This is an extremely intense period of time for Israelis.
Hooked on Zumba: How One Olah Made the Leap From Fashion Designer to Zumba Instructor
I made Aliyah in January 2004 at the age of 26, joining my brother and sister who had made Aliyah before me. I was at a crossroads in my career: either I would continue to push my career as a fashion designer in South Africa or make Aliyah and begin a new life in Israel.
How One Olah Brings Happiness Through Flowers
I made Aliyah in January 2003, at the age of 23, together with two friends from England after we graduated from university. Growing up in a small Jewish community in Newcastle, I was extremely involved and active in Bnei Akiva and Aliyah was always on my radar. I yearned to live in Israel where the Jewish calendar is an integral part of life.
Israeli Youth Movements: A Gift to Your Child
By Sorelle Weinstein
My kids are members of Tzofim. To explain it to someone not in the know, it’s Israel’s version […]
Dogged Determination: How a 63-Year-Old Oleh Found a Hi-Tech Job in Israel
Neil Shore, a software engineer from Philadelphia, made Aliyah in summer 2017 with his wife at the age of 62. Aware of the profound ageism in Israel, Neil realized that it would take tenacity and confidence to find a job. I spoke to Neil to find out how at the age of 63 he managed to find a job in the hi-tech sector just ten months after arriving in Israel.
Lone Bnot Sherut: Are We Doing Enough?
Living That Bodedah Life, a blog run by Avital Weisinger, from Adventures of Avital, highlights the ups and downs […]
Great Expectations: Life After Aliyah
Dr. David Berger (www.drdavidberger.com) earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University and […]
Yael’s Road to Graffiti
Born and raised in London, UK, Yael Aisenthal made Aliyah at the age […]
A Country as a Classroom
Living in Israel was never on the radar for Jennifer or Max Schrutt. In fact neither of them visited the country until they were adults. Jennifer was raised in a Reconstructionist Jewish home on the East Coast, while Max grew up in a Conservative family in Denver, Colorado.
What does it mean to experience the New Year/Rosh Hashanah in Israel?
Rosh Hashanah in Israel means you are sitting at the bus stop and it takes you a few minutes to register that the “Shana Tova” sign on the bus is a blessing for the new year rather than an unheard-of destination.
Strangers No More
Aviva Zacks and daughter Nava, originally from Detroit and now living in Modi'in, make a point of attending at least one charter flight every summer to welcome new Olim.
Go Beyond North Picnic: Why One Family Keeps Coming Back
Dan Yanson, originally from Russia, made Aliyah from Scotland UK ten years ago in 2008. He lives in Haifa with his wife and four children and makes a point of attending the Nefesh B’Nefesh Go Beyond North picnic each summer where he connects with fellow Olim.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Social Media Groups and Pages
Please join us on our many Facebook and LinkedIn groups and pages and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
If […]
Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Events 2018
Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut: April 18-19, 2018
Yom Hazikaron (יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה: Memorial Day for […]
Avidan Milevsky – Making Aliyah with Kids
Dr. Avidan Milevsky is a Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer in psychology at Ariel University and a registered psychologist […]
KPMG Somekh Chaikin
KPMG Somekh Chaikin, a member firm of KPMG International, is one of the four largest global accounting […]
Lighten Up and Donate Your Stuff Before You Pack Up That Lift
Below is a list of places to donate your old things to before packing up your lift for Aliyah!
Please note: […]
Shavuot Recipes
We asked Olim to share with us some of their favorite Shavuot recipes. B’tayavon & chag sameach!
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Thank You for Your Protection
Ben Casper made Aliyah with his family from Woodmere, NY in July 2016. He currently lives in Modiin and enjoys […]
Aleph VC Transitions Olim into Tech
Aleph VC, founded by Michael Eisenberg and Eden Shochat, is one of Israel’s top early-stage venture capital funds, with $334 […]
NBN Tech Talks: Innovation In the Startup Nation
On December 12th, Nefesh B’Nefesh hosted over 300 Olim at the beautiful “Rise TLV” communal workspace for “Tech Talks: Innovation […]
Yael Warman: Feeling Blessed
How did this crazy idea come to be, you ask? Well, I blame it all on my husband. For years […]
Eliana Sohn: Following Her Own Yellow Brick Road
Eliana Sohn, hailing from Elizabeth, NJ (but also grew up in Boston, MA and Albany, NY), made it home to […]
Happy Aliyahversary, Binny!
Binny Zupnick made Aliyah in 2012 alone at the age of 17 from West Hempstead, New York. He currently lives […]
Reflections on Our First Kitah Aleph Ceremony
The experience of Aliyah provides a new Oleh with countless opportunities to reflect, emote, absorb and appreciate. Hear from Benjamin Casper as he shares the moving experience of attending his first Kitah Aleph Ceremony.
If You Will It, It Is Not Only a Dream
Gaby Novick originally from West Hempstead, New York, made Aliyah on the August 2016 charter flight. A graduate of Yeshiva […]
Ari Solomon: Serving My Country
Ari Solomon made Aliyah from Los Angeles in December 2010, and served from 2011 to 2014 as a combat soldier […]
Culture Shock: A Homecoming
Hear from Tamar Aharon as she celebrates her six month Aliyahversary.
Reflections on my First Year of Aliyah
As Batyah Azoulay's first year of Aliyah comes to a close, she took the time to reflect on the ups and downs of this life-changing decision.
Deciding, Deciding…Decided!
Nikki Goldberg was an unlikely candidate to just pick up and move to Israel, but is now finishing her year of Sherut Leumi at Nefesh B'Nefesh. Read her story here.
10 Habits of Highly Effective Olim
Michal Jacob, who moved from New Jersey to Modiin in 2015, gives her 10 secrets to a successful Aliyah, or […]
A Lesson in Perspective from Parshat Shelach
Of the many lessons that we can learn from the episode of […]
Beit Choron: Yehuda & Einav Yeger
I’ve been living in Beit Choron for about 6 months, and my wife has lived on the Yishuv her whole life. I fell in love with it the first time I visited. They actually have a brand new project with apartments for sale.
Things to do in Israel over Pesach
Check out NBN's guide to things to do during Pesach, 2016. Whether you are young or old, looking for adventure or an afternoon at a museum, there is something for you to do this holiday season!
Kochav Yaakov: Meet the Peskins
Kochav Yaakov and Tel Tzion are two communities in the same yishuv. We originally moved to Tel Tzion 9 years ago and really loved it, but when we were looking to downsize 5 years ago the best house we found for what we were looking for was in Kochav Yaakov. I already knew many of the people in Kochav Yaakov because the communities kind of overlapped, and I knew that it was a nice mix of people where you didn't have to fit a mold to fit in. And the price was right.
Ashkelon: Ariela & Asher Schwartz
Ariela & Asher Schwartz have lived in Ashkelon for a little over two years. They moved there because Asher started studying in Sapir College.
Through the Eyes of the Olim at OurCrowd Global Summit 2016
Respect. That’s what Jon Medved commanded yesterday in front of 3,000 participants at the OurCrowd Global Summit 2016. And well deserved. Medved, Aliyah MVP and CEO and Founder of OurCrowd was the 2015 recipient of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Bonei Zion award in the field of Entrepreneurship and Technology. Yesterday’s Global Investor Summit made history as Jerusalem's most successful summit of its kind. As Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem said in his speech at the Summit, “There is more holiness in one square meter in Jerusalem than in the entire world," referring the to work Medved is doing to bring “a light unto the nations” from Jerusalem.
Aliyah Inspiration: The story of Adina and Idan
It all started with a blog post that Adina published in The Times of Israel, where she wrote:
…years of […]
Aliyah in their Own Words
Olim are asked to write an essay when completing their Aliyah application. What comes out of these essays is […]
Shabbat with Nefesh B’Nefesh
“L’CHAIM!” rings out from the tables full of exuberant young adults at the Jerusalem Community Shabbat Dinner Welcoming New Olim. It […]
Where Are They Now? The Olim of the July 2014 Charter Flight
In honor of the July 2015 charter flight, we checked in with four Olim from last year’s flight – and […]
Turning the Puzzle into the Solution
Oleh Jerry Glazer strikes a pose in his escape room.
Here’s […]
10 Essential Tips for Moving in Israel
Summer is the time for popsicles, suntan lotion, and beaches. It’s a time for vacation, fun in the sun, and […]
The 10 Most Popular Things Olim Bring on Aliyah
The process of moving across the world and starting a new life can be overwhelming. The good news is that […]
Spotted on Social: Moshe Somers’ Activity List
Aliyah is a life changing event that affects everyone in the family – […]
#LiveLoveIsrael Day in the Life: Kelli Brown
Kelli Brown made Aliyah from Pennsylvania in 2007 with her husband, Jeremy. It was their second time in Israel […]
#LiveLoveIsrael Day in the Life: Lisa Biton
Lisa Biton made Aliyah from the San Francisco Bay Area in 2009. She met her husband, an Israeli, while studying […]
No Sweat: Your Guide to Summer in Israel
Your Summer Guide in Israel
Ready to enjoy the summer in Israel? First get ready to sweat. Then, slather on your […]
#LiveLoveIsrael Day in the Life: Ilana Hiller
Ilana Hiller
Ilana made Aliyah in August of […]
Why People Love Volunteering in Israel
At age 19, Cleveland-native Eve Marzel decided to make Aliyah and volunteer in Israel through Sherut Leumi, Israel’s National Service. […]
How Israel’s National Parks Become Olim’s backyards
Pesach is a vacation time for schools and many workplaces, which means everyone will be at home looking for […]
The Significance of Yom Hazikaron to Olim Families
In Israel, a minute-long siren marks the beginning of Yom Hazikaron. As families head to military ceremonies to visit the […]
6 Reasons Why Celebrating Pesach as an Oleh is Awesome
We all know Pesach in Israel is very different than it is abroad. Here are six specific examples of why […]
Make yourself at home… in Israel
Nefesh B’Nefesh is excited to be running another series of Aliyah fairs in New York,
10 Things Overheard at the NBN Mega Event
We just wrapped up our Aliyah Mega Event series, culminating in over 1,200 people attending our NYC event. The event […]
NBN Announces Bonei Zion Prize Winners for 2015
Nefesh B’Nefesh is excited to announce the winners of our second annual Bonei Zion Prize, an award created to recognize […]
Adloyada: A Purim parade like no other
In Brazil, they have the Carnival. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras. New York has the Thanksgiving-day parade. In Israel, even […]
Introducing The Best Community Spot For 20-Somethings In Israel
Often an Oleh arrives to Israel and seeks out their new community. Not often are they the ones to create […]
Your Food Shopping in Israel Survival Guide
Early on in your Aliyah, there’s one thing you’re definitely going to need to do: go food shopping. Israel’s […]
Top 7 Aliyah tips from Olim kids
Making Aliyah as a kid can be extremely exciting–and sometimes challenging. You may have traveled to Israel in the […]
How Israeli Youth Movements Will Change Your Child’s Life
On their first week in Bet Shemesh, two girls from the neighborhood picked up Francine Friedman’s daughters, ages 9 […]
6 Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli Healthcare
Moving to a new country and acclimating to a whole new healthcare system can be challenging. After all, finally understanding […]
The IAF Chanukah Air Show
On December 23, Olim stared at the sky as planes whizzed through the air, leaving bright white tracks behind them. […]
How Doctors Are Impacting Israel’s South
Dr. Vika Ioffe, a pediatric cardiologist, […]
Running Through Color
Who knew getting splattered with paint powder could be so fun?
This past November, the second “Running in Color” event took […]
Formula 1 Racecars Zip Through Jerusalem
Rev up your engines!
This past October, Formula Jerusalem was hosted in one of Israel’s holiest cities for the second time. […]
Sovev Tel Aviv, Israel’s Largest Biking Event
Imagine: one of the most bustling cities in Israel shuts down its highway and most of its streets. Bikes take […]
Why Retirees are Thriving in Israel
Meet three families who have chosen to spend their golden years in Israel and see how they are enjoying the social, familial and health benefits that Israel provides.
Pumpkin Krembos and Lone Soldiers: An NBN Thanksgiving Meal
We celebrated the traditional holiday the NBN way – by putting an Israeli spin on it. Read more about who was there, what they did, and of course, what they ate.
Touchdown: The Surprising Story of American Football in Israel
Featuring both tackle and flag leagues, Israel now boasts over 79 football teams. Read about the growing popularity this iconic American sport in Israel.
#thankstoaliyah
#thankstoAliyah I was able to run the Jerusalem marathon in my home city! Best feeling in the […]
Undeterred: 338 North America Olim Arrive in Israel this August
Hundreds of family, friends, past Olim, and native Israelis came to Ben Gurion Airport to welcome the new Olim who […]
Aliyah: Rising Up in Trying Times
Nefesh B’Nefesh’s first Aliyah charter flight of the summer will go down in the history as one of the most […]
NBN Bnot Sherut Services
On a typical day, Devora Davidowitz, 18, is up at 6 AM, ready to begin her volunteer work at the […]
A Drop in Time
From April to September, almost every day in Israel is sunny. Even when a few clouds appear in the sky, […]
8 tips for reinventing yourself in Israel
Many Olim stick to the same profession they had in the states. Others take the opportunity created by their transition […]
Change Makers: How Young Olim are Giving Back
On a Friday morning at 6 AM, 45 young Olim boarded a bus in Tel Aviv headed south. With Operation […]
The First Day of School: A Time for Celebration
September 1st marked the first day of school for children throughout Israel. As they piled into school buses and their […]
Why Olim are choosing to “Staycation” in Israel this Summer
When Oleh Ben Zion Bokser’s family asked him to join them for a week in Switzerland this past August, he […]
The First Day of School: A Time for Celebration
September 1st marked the first day of school for children throughout Israel. As they piled into school buses and their […]
Why Olim are choosing to “Staycation” in Israel this Summer
When Oleh Ben Zion Bokser’s family asked him to join them for a week in Switzerland this past August, he […]
8 tips for reinventing yourself in Israel
Many Olim stick to the same profession they had in the states. Others take the opportunity created by their transition […]
