From Ethiopia to the Technion Institute
17-year-old Fentanesh Gasasa has been defying the odds her entire life. After losing her mother at age 6, she helped raise her younger sister in Ethiopia. Most recently she was accepted into Technion By Jewish Agency Staff on 06 Feb 2019 / 1 Adar 5779 0All Posts in Aliyah
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An unexpected family reunion for new immigrants at Ulpan Etzion
What are the chances that two new immigrants out of the more than 57,000 who came to Israel in the past two years, would show up at the same ulpan (intensive Hebrew program) and turn out to be cousinsBy Jewish Agency Staff on 22 Jan 2019 / 16 Shevat 5779 0 -
From Venezuela to a more meaningful life in Israel: the miracle of Tony Reichler
Leading up to Hanukkah (December 2-10) this year, Tony Reichler reflects that his current life in Israel is a “miracle” compared to life in his native Venezuela.By Jewish Agency Staff on 26 Nov 2018 / 18 Kislev 5779 0 -
Jewish Agency provides the prescription for immigrant doctors seeking to launch careers in Israel
Moving your life and career to a new country, all while learning a new language, is challenging enough. Add the rigorous field of medicine as well as medical terminology to the mix, and the task isBy Jewish Agency Staff on 26 Mar 2018 / 10 Nisan 5778 0 -
Learning Hebrew and finding love at Ulpan Etzion
They couldn’t communicate until they each learned Hebrew. Now they are getting marriedBy Jewish Agency Staff on 13 Feb 2018 / 28 Shevat 5778 0 -
Aliyah Hits Ten-Year High: Approximately 26,500 New Immigrants Arrived in Israel in 2014
Worldwide Aliyah up 32% compared to 2013. For the first time ever, more immigrants came from France than from any other country; Aliyah from Ukraine up 190% – nearly threefold – compared to last year.By Jewish Agency on 02 Jan 2015 / 11 Tevet 5775 0 -
Why I'm Joining the IDF: A Young Lone Soldier Explains
"They are my brothers and sisters, and they are defending my family. I would like to return the favor," Gideon Drucker of New Jersey explains.By Jewish Agency on 14 Aug 2014 / 18 Av 5774 0 -
Tal Brody and the Spirit of the Maccabiah
"If it weren't for the Maccabiah, I surely wouldn't be where I am today."By נתן רועי on 26 Aug 2013 / 20 Elul 5773 0 -
Shlomo Yidov: Dreaming in Spanish, Living in Israel
The Argentinian-born Israeli musician responsible for some of Israeli music’s classic hits, such as White Days (Yamim Levanim), Deep Blue Evening (Erev Cachol Amok, or Como la Luna), Yidov has nowBy נתן רועי on 01 Apr 2014 / 1 Nisan 5774 0 -
The Situation in France Today: A Letter from Dr. Misha Galperin
The work of French Aliyah has taken place without special campaigns and fanfare. We have dramatically increased our staffing in both France and Israel to accommodate the rise in inquiries about andBy Misha Galperin on 14 Jan 2015 / 23 Tevet 5775 0