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Fast lane for lone soldiers:Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF host driver's license conversion dayThe event, co-hosted by Israel’s Ministry of Transportation and the IDF streamlined the license conversion for some 900 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers in just one day - under one roof.Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF host driver's license conversion dayMedEX LA:Encouraging doctors to make AliyahFirst-ever MedEx LA event unites Jewish doctors to strengthen Israel’s healthcare system and to tackle the severe shortage of medical professionals in Israel.Encouraging doctors to make AliyahBonei Zion Prize:Honoring outstanding immigrants12 olim honored with the Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize. Natan Sharansky receives recognition for his lifelong dedication to Israel and world JewryHonoring outstanding immigrantsHome away from home:Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers in JerusalemOver 300 Ex-Pats gathered together for an evening of gratitude and nostalgia featuring classics such as turkey and pumpkin pie but with an Israeli twist.Thanksgiving dinner held for lone soldiers in JerusalemIn Tel Aviv:New Nefesh B'Nefesh center supports lone soldiers, new immigrantsThe new Nefesh B’Nefesh Tel Aviv Center is located in the Azrieli tower, in the heart of Tel Aviv.New Nefesh B'Nefesh center supports lone soldiers, new immigrantsLondon:Over 100 doctors attend inaugural MedEx Aliyah fairMedEx is part of a broader national initiative led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency to tackle the shortage of medical personnel in IsraelOver 100 doctors attend inaugural MedEx Aliyah fairNefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy Aliyah seasonAliyah and Integration and Interior Ministers greet the new Olim who were presented with their Israeli ID cards.Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy Aliyah seasonHundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a weekFive group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.![Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week](https://a7.org/files/pictures/203x125/1163878.jpg?autocrop=1 "סיוון שחור, לע"מ")Lone National Service volunteers arrive in IsraelNefesh B'Nefesh, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and the Jewish Agency welcomed a new group of 66 olim - including several national service volunteers.Lone National Service volunteers arrive in IsraelNBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist OlimOver a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist OlimArutz Sheva accompanies Olim2,000 Jews to immigrate to Israel amid warThe months following October 7th have seen a sharp increase in American Jews who chose to come home. Nefesh B’Nefesh will oversee 14 summer Aliyah group flights from June through September which will bring an expected 2,000 Olim.2,000 Jews to immigrate to Israel amid war1st South America MedEx Event for physicians held in Buenos AiresMedEx aims to bring approximately 2,000 Jewish physicians to Israel over the next five years. Initially launched eight years ago for North American Olim, MedEx is now expanding globally.1st South America MedEx Event for physicians held in Buenos Aires'Send Us':Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigrationA group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigrationRunning To, Not From:How Nefesh B'Nefesh is bringing people to Israel during the warRabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, the co-founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, talked about the challenges they face in facilitating immigration during this difficult period.How Nefesh B'Nefesh is bringing people to Israel during the war'The new Zionists'New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fairOlim Al Madim fair at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem for new olim from around the world who came to Israel during the war and wish to serve and protect the Jewish nation.New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fairFair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment optionsRepresentatives from multiple IDF and civilian organizations offered valuable information to the newcomers who are expecting to draft within the next two years.Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment optionsInaugural driver’s license conversion day for lone soldiersThe event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day.Inaugural driver’s license conversion day for lone soldiers1st European Medex event:Hundreds attend event to assist Israel’s physician shortageAddressing the looming shortage of physicians, the Israeli government partnered with Nefesh B’Nefesh in cooperation with The Jewish Agency, to bring 2,000 physicians to Israel over the next five years.Hundreds attend event to assist Israel’s physician shortageDoctors immigrating to Israel:'War made us realize where we belong'Physicians looking to move to Israel explain how they came to realize where their true home should be.'War made us realize where we belong''We need to fill a void'Helping doctors immigrate to IsraelThe co-founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh speak about the Medex conference and the importance of encouraging physicians to immigrate to Israel.Helping doctors immigrate to IsraelNBN launches international physician aliyah programNefesh B’Nefesh, Jewish Agency for Israel, and Israeli ministries inaugurate International Medical Aliyah Program in effort to solve Israel's physician shortage.NBN launches international physician aliyah program720 North American immigrants arrived in Israel since war beganFourth quarter Aliyah requests up 142% from previous year. 50% of immigrants driven by Zionism, while 6% cite antisemitism as their reason.720 North American immigrants arrived in Israel since war beganJews outside Israel – protect yourselvesJews of the world; read my words carefully, not because I am anyone special, but because I say what others are afraid to: Opinion.Jews outside Israel – protect yourselvesNefesh B’Nefesh initiative:Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in IsraelA new initiative assembled a database of potential volunteers and is assisting them in receiving a temporary Israeli medical license.Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in IsraelOperation Hug:Project reunites parents with lone soldiers in combat dutyOne month into war in Gaza: parents of lone soldiers come to Israel from around the world to meet their children who are in active serviceProject reunites parents with lone soldiers in combat dutyNew Immigrant:'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'Josh Rosenthal, a new immigrant to Israel, explains why he decided to move to Israel during days of war and terror.'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'Amidst war with Hamas: Dozens of new immigrants arrive in IsraelNewcomers from the US touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation.Amidst war with Hamas: Dozens of new immigrants arrive in IsraelMK Illouz:'North American olim run to Israel out of deep Zionism'MK Dan Illouz (Likud) visited the Nefesh B'Nefesh offices in Jerusalem to learn about the extensive activities of the organization.'North American olim run to Israel out of deep Zionism'INN Special:Coming home - from the US to IsraelIsrael National News accompanied 215 Olim on their journey from JFK Airport in New York to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.Coming home - from the US to IsraelWatch:215 Olim from the US and Canada land in IsraelFor the first time in history of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s flights, Olim given the opportunity to complete their immigration process on the plane.215 Olim from the US and Canada land in IsraelMothers and lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion in JerusalemMomentum & FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitate emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world.Mothers and lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion in JerusalemNefesh B’Nefesh Holds First Ever ‘Shuk Olim’For the first time ever, the Israeli public was given the exciting opportunity to support Olim-owned businesses at an open ‘Shuk.’Nefesh B’Nefesh Holds First Ever ‘Shuk Olim’Aliyah Minister meets with Israeli-Anglo community rabbisThe meeting was attended by Rabbis of local Israeli communities, which are home to thousands of immigrant families.Aliyah Minister meets with Israeli-Anglo community rabbisNew Jersey:Hundreds at 'Homecoming BBQ' for soon-to-be immigrants to IsraelSoon-to-be olim from tri-state area attend farewell event in preparation for their upcoming move to Israel in the summer of 2023.Hundreds at 'Homecoming BBQ' for soon-to-be immigrants to IsraelWatch:Nefesh B'Nefesh barbecue became a 'sheva brachot' celebrationAliyah Homecoming party turns into 'sheva brachot' celebration for newlyweds Tzophia and Joey, who celebrated their wedding last Thursday.Nefesh B'Nefesh barbecue became a 'sheva brachot' celebrationIt's a small world:Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in MiamiLast January, IDF lone soldier Matan Bar was wounded at an army base. Yesterday, Minister Sofer happened to meet his mother in Miami.Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in MiamiNefesh B'Nefesh:Jerusalem #1 destination for North American immigrantsJerusalem is the leading destination for North American aliyah: Nearly 1,200 newcomers expected in 2023.Jerusalem #1 destination for North American immigrantsNBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' DayNefesh B’Nefesh, Aliyah & Integration Min., & Jewish Agency for Israel host first-ever 'Aliyah-In-One' Day to streamline aliyah process.NBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' Day Over 600 Lone Soldiers celebrate Israel's 75th birthday with NBNHundreds of Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers celebrate Israel's Independence Day at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.Over 600 Lone Soldiers celebrate Israel's 75th birthday with NBNHollywood actress makes AliyahDiane Neal moves to Israel with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, making her new home in Tel AvivHollywood actress makes AliyahNefesh B'Nefesh Medex event aims to help doctors make aliyahWith Israel in a dire shortage of doctors and other medical professionals, NBN makes it easy for them to certify before landing in Israel.Nefesh B'Nefesh Medex event aims to help doctors make aliyahHundreds of healthcare providers attend NBN's Medex eventMedex event served as a one-stop shop for medical professionals interested in Aliyah, helping them to practice medicine in Israel.Hundreds of healthcare providers attend NBN's Medex eventYitzhak Wasserlauf:'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'Activists are planning to demonstrate outside a conference that intends to encourage medical professionals to immigrate to Israel.'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'Conference to help doctors convert their licenses before AliyahNBN MedEx event will help medical professionals to transfer their medical licenses before making Aliyah - in person and in one location.Conference to help doctors convert their licenses before AliyahNefesh B’Nefesh to host Aliyah seminars across North AmericaUpcoming NBN tour gives potential Olim an opportunity to have informal Aliyah consultationsNefesh B’Nefesh to host Aliyah seminars across North AmericaBenny Gantz visits Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah campusNational Unity party leader meets NBN co-founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Noya Govrin, FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program directorBenny Gantz visits Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah campusNefesh B'NefeshJerusalem conference helps immigrants navigate finances in IsraelOver 400 immigrants attend sold-out conference in Jerusalem, offering practical tools to navigate financial issues in Israel.Jerusalem conference helps immigrants navigate finances in Israel9 young Olim win Nefesh B'Nefesh Maor Youth PrizeThe prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.9 young Olim win Nefesh B'Nefesh Maor Youth Prize2022:Nefesh B'Nefesh brings 3,900 North American olim to IsraelNearly 4,000 newcomers arrived in Israel in 2022 with the assistance of Nefesh B’Nefesh and its partners.Nefesh B'Nefesh brings 3,900 North American olim to IsraelOver 2,000 lone soldiers attend annual Nefesh B'Nefesh eventNefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone Soldiers' as the finale to a special week.Over 2,000 lone soldiers attend annual Nefesh B'Nefesh event8 Olim receive 2022 Bonei Zion award from NBNSpecial recognition award given to Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano Shata for her dedication and service for the Oleh community8 Olim receive 2022 Bonei Zion award from NBNNBN hosts Olim at Thanksgiving dinners throughout IsraelMayor of Haifa greeted the Olim in Haifa, and the dinner in Jerusalem was attended by 300 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers.NBN hosts Olim at Thanksgiving dinners throughout IsraelOver 300 potential newcomers attend Nefesh B'Nefesh eventsRepresentatives from Nefesh B’Nefesh, Jerusalem Municipality, meet future & potential immigrants hoping to make Jerusalem their home.Over 300 potential newcomers attend Nefesh B'Nefesh eventsBride: 'Immigrating to Israel led me to my partner for life'First lone soldier wedding hosted at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.Bride: 'Immigrating to Israel led me to my partner for life'NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrantsThe annual welcoming event included informational panels in various languages and a special performance by Israeli singer, Rami Kleinstein.NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrants101-year-eld olah finally returns to her native homeland“My family left at a time when ‘the Jewish State’ was just an idea; today I am proud to call it home," says Stella Rockoff.101-year-eld olah finally returns to her native homelandMeet the immigrants who won this year's Bonei Zion PrizeThese are the seven outstanding immigrants who won this year's Bonei Zion Prize.Meet the immigrants who won this year's Bonei Zion PrizeSeven outstanding immigrants awarded Bonei Zion PrizeAnnual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize announces 2022 recipients, calls for new nominations for 2023.Seven outstanding immigrants awarded Bonei Zion PrizeNefesh B'Nefesh75,000 immigrants later, NBN is about more than charter flightsAliyah group has expanded from functioning as a coordinator of aliyah flights to a full-service immigration and absorption assistance group.75,000 immigrants later, NBN is about more than charter flights“This is our homeland and where we belong.”This past Tuesday was the first Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight to Israel in almost two years (courtesy of COVID). Op-ed.“This is our homeland and where we belong.”