By Judy Melzer This past year, my Aliyah epiphany came while I was directing the “Stand With Israel” event that I founded three years ago at Manhattan Day School. This student group was designed to have a strong impact on 8th-graders, for them to embrace Israel advocacy and become educated ambassadors for our homeland. The program and its subsequent events were lauded by many influential Israeli leaders and Israel advocates, including … [Read more...] about Practicing What I Preach: a Longtime Jewish Educator Reflects on Aliyah
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Nefesh B’Nefesh and KKL Launch Multi-Million Dollar ‘Go Beyond’ Initiative
Nefesh B’Nefesh and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL) have launched a new joint initiative titled “Go Beyond.” The project aims to assist new Olim in maximizing the countless opportunities offered in the country’s northern and southern frontiers, as well as Jerusalem, by investing in its infrastructure and people. Since the organization’s establishment in 2002, over 15% of Nefesh B’Nefesh Olim have chosen to establish their homes in Israel’s North … [Read more...] about Nefesh B’Nefesh and KKL Launch Multi-Million Dollar ‘Go Beyond’ Initiative
Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’
Nefesh B’Nefesh is launching its “Initiative for Zionist Innovation” in cooperation with Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel and Avram and Sharon Blumenthal and Family. The initiative strives to support Olim committed to impacting social change or pursue business innovation in the spirit of Zionism. Successful candidates may be eligible for a financial grant to assist in actualizing their projects as well as marketing support and use of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s … [Read more...] about Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’
100 North American Olim Children Land in Israel
Jerusalem, July 22, 2014 - Despite the tense security situation in Israel, 228 new Olim, including 100 children, from the United States and Canada arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport today as new citizens, on a Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah charter flight, in collaboration with the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael and JNF-USA. The children included 39 girls and 61 boys. … [Read more...] about 100 North American Olim Children Land in Israel
Hundreds of Olim Celebrate “Thanksgivukkah” in Tel Aviv
Over 250 young professional and 50 lone soldiers Olim celebrated “Thanksgivukkah" at a festive event organized by Nefesh B'Nefesh and White City Shabbat. Revellers celebrated the once-in-a-lifetime double holiday of Chanukkah and Thanksgiving at the landmark Goren Synagogue in Tel Aviv with a three course meal replete with traditional holiday foods including latkes and turkey. After the meal, Tel Aviv’s deputy mayor Asaf Zamir led the Chanukkah … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Olim Celebrate “Thanksgivukkah” in Tel Aviv
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