The organization’s 15,000th new immigrant was amongst 300
North American and British Jews who made aliyah with Nefesh
B’Nefesh from the USA, Canada and the UK in the past few
days.
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efesh B’Nefesh said that since being founded in
2002, it has "revitalized western aliyah, by removing the
financial, professional, social and logistical obstacles that
prevent many people from actualizing their dreams to move to Israel."
Two thousand North American and British Jews are
expected to move to Israel this summer, on 13 Nefesh B’Nefesh
charter and group aliyah flights. In addition to five
specially chartered aliyah planes arriving July through
September, there will be two group aliyah flights from the
USA, two from Canada and four from the UK.
“Although bringing our 15,000th oleh (new immigrant) is an
exciting and significant milestone, we look towards the future
with growing excitement as we anticipate facilitating the
expansion of western aliyah” commented NBN Co-Chairman and
former Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon.
“We are honored to be taking such an active role in the
revitalization of western aliyah and to witness the revival of
modern day Zionism which is helping strengthen the State of
Israel,” he added.
Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 15,000th newcomer is 24 year old Tracy
Levy from Houston, Texas who works in journalism and is
writing a book on graffiti in Israel. After arriving in
Israel, Tracy, who is a competitive horseback rider, plans to
complete a Master’s degree and pursue her dream of being a
photo journalist.
“Coming from a strong Zionistic background, and being
involved in Jewish organizations throughout college, I feel
elated to finally be making aliyah,” she said. “Being able to
pursue my career in Israel, as a citizen is a dream come
true,” said Levy.
Family and friends around the world will be able
to watch a live feed of the olim landing in Israel and the
following welcome ceremony on a dedicated online webcast. The
broadcast can be viewed on Thursday, July 10th at 12 am EST
(7:10 am Israel time) at www.nbn.org.il/2008arrival.
