To an outside observer, it seems almost strange. An event in the heart of New Jersey with hundreds of visitors, citizens of the United States, interested in relocation. And not just any move, but to a country at war on seven fronts, some highly active and others hidden from view, simmering beneath the surface.

"After October 7, I decided I wanted to be with my people," is a common phrase repeated when approaching potential immigrants about why Israel has become a destination for them, especially now.

Nefesh B'Nefesh organizes together with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and additional partners, the MedEx immigration fair for families and individuals day after day. This transforms a lengthy bureaucratic process into a quick experience with several stations in one hotel. While outside, anti-Israel protesters remind us that antisemitic persecution is not concentrated within Israel's borders but extends far beyond them.

At this event, which takes place annually, I met not only Jewish American citizens interested in immigrating to Israel but also those who want to specifically move to the Gaza border communities and the north, seeing it as a mission. While they circulate among the booths of hospitals and health maintenance organizations from Israel to explore job opportunities, I also meet Professor Salman Zarka, manager of Ziv Hospital in Safed, who came to the conference for the second consecutive year, this time to recruit a thoracic surgeon.

"The ratio of doctors in the north is the lowest in the country"

When I wonder if any of the immigrants expressed interest in Ziv Hospital, he responds: "They see things differently than Tel Avivians. What the north can offer is impact – influence, because proportionally the ratio of doctors in the north is the lowest in the country, so sometimes you arrive and you're the first doctor in your field."

Professor Zarka clarifies: "It's not just Zionism – as mentioned, you're looking for influence. Doctors in their 50s who already have established careers, what speaks to them and influences them is the desire to come and create change. I also have doctors in Israel who 'immigrated' from the 'State of Tel Aviv' to Safed," he says with a half-smile.

Ziv Hospital, which bore the burden of treating soldiers when the northern front was active, treated 1,330 wounded, some from the two most memorable and difficult events: the ground entry into Lebanon on the eve of Rosh Hashanah when large numbers of soldiers were wounded, and the missile strike on the children's playground in Majdal Shams. "The entire country is in post-traumatic stress," says Zarka. "Ziv's psychiatry department is considered a national center of excellence for all ages, including early childhood. The need for us will grow after the war for soldiers and the returning population."

"Now I want to immigrate to Israel"

Later, among the booths, I meet Amy Davis from Philadelphia, a palliative care physician who had been seeking ways to volunteer in Israel throughout the war. Among hundreds of volunteer doctors from the United States who came to Israel, Amy arrived for three months of volunteering at Herzog Hospital.

"Now I want to immigrate to Israel," she says. "I can offer my medical skills to people in Israel. They need doctors in the center of the country too, but I spent four weeks on a preliminary trip in Beersheba and Zichron Yaakov, and everything was so beautiful and quiet that I realized I love the more remote places."

Amy Davis also examined the war situation up close. She downloaded the Home Front Command app and assessed the time required to reach a protected space in the places she visited. "A 30-second alert is fine for me, but not less," she says. "With less time, you can't even run from the shower to the shelter."

Davis is expected to arrive in Israel this coming summer. Like her, Leandra and Paul Forman from Toronto, both family physicians, are exploring the possibility of immigrating and settling in Ashkelon and the Negev.

"It was a small dream that after October 7, we wanted to fulfill," says Leandra, and Paul adds: "We understood that we could give something back to our people. After 30 years of practicing family medicine, we want to do it for our people." Paul's parents are already in Yad Binyamin, which should make the transition easier.

"If everyone gives what they can to the people and the state – it will be a lot for the State of Israel," they describe their motivation and focus on the south of the country, as Professor Zarka explained earlier: "You want to be in a place where you're needed most, not in Netanya or Tel Aviv."

At the MedEx fair – which is part of a broader national program led by the Ministries of Aliyah and Integration, Health, Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience – together with Nefesh B'Nefesh and in partnership with the Jewish Agency, the Marcus Foundation, the Gottesman Foundation, Jewish Federations of North America and the Azrieli Foundation – Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer, Director General of the Ministry of the Negev and Galilee Yohanan Mali, and Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Sefi Mendelovich are also circulating among the attendees, along with senior officials from Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Two birds with one stone

The fair for doctors and medical professionals is a kind of flagship program for everyone. On one hand, it encourages immigration, and on the other hand, it addresses the worsening shortage of doctors in Israel, with an extra "encouragement" in the form of grants for doctors who will come to the Negev and Galilee. "In the past year, we have implemented the absorption of 519 immigrant doctors," says Minister Sofer. "This year's conference is larger than last year's, and this is significant news for Israeli citizens, alongside the strong desire of many Jews from around the world to support Israel and be part of the Zionist story."

Yohanan Mali, whose ministry budgets a grant of 400,000 shekels for doctors who decide to come to the Negev or Galilee, explains that often the decision hinges on other questions from potential immigrants. "They ask us about the education system, transportation, and employment opportunities for spouses.

"When we look at the willingness to move northward – these are the three main legs. Through this conference last year, we managed to bring a brain neurosurgeon to the south. We provide money for research and laboratories." In the end, or at the beginning, Mali says, doctors who come to Israel know they will have a dramatic decrease in income. "We can't compete with that, but once they've made the decision – we can provide them with a supportive framework."

The cooperation between the organization and government ministries also addresses Israel's current real need for doctors. In a conversation with Dr. Sefi Mendelovich, he explains that "There will be a dramatic drop in the number of doctors from 2026 following the Yatziv reform, but the vacuum is also a wonderful opportunity for renewal.

"These people here are our strategic rear"

"The Zionism of immigrant doctors aligns with a very specific need for doctors, especially in the periphery, where they will feel they are contributing much more." Regarding the war and the rehabilitation of the north, Mendelovich says: "We saw health funds that maintained clinics in Kiryat Shmona and other evacuated communities for over a year, this is the new plowline. Difficult years are coming in terms of doctor numbers, and these people here are our strategic rear. One doctor can elevate an entire department."

Among the booths at the conference, I was surprised to discover one belonging to the Tekuma Administration for the rehabilitation of Gaza border communities. At the booth sits Maya, who describes the enormous investment in healthcare (750 million shekels) in the Gaza border region, as well as the effort to recruit doctors for the community. "We offer a 300,000 shekel grant for doctors and require them to work in the region but not necessarily live there. Last year we brought one doctor to Sderot – and that's a world of difference for the residents. We're mainly working on the additional level for people who experienced trauma, and they are generally much more ill."

Converting a year into an hour

In another part of the world, immigrants take their certification documents out of large boxes. Just this morning they were hanging on the wall, but now they are brought to be verified on the way to receiving a license to practice medicine in Israel.

A process that takes an average of a year is shortened to just an hour. Deputy Director General of Nefesh B'Nefesh, Zeev Gershinski, says: "We have become the executive arm of the State of Israel in addressing the shortage of doctors. Just weeks after October 7, we handled, together with the Ministry of Health, hundreds of requests from doctors to come and volunteer in Israel. Now we are simply continuing that wave of solidarity and Zionism with those who want to make it permanent."

Just before evening falls, I meet Jonathan Hensch. He is walking around the fair with two suitcases, and it turns out that just a few hours ago he landed in the United States on his way back from Israel, where he had gone to accompany his eldest son who enlisted in the Golani Brigade.

While his wife and younger children wait in the car, he handles some of the immigration procedures at the fair and shares: "Israel has always been important to us, and October 7 is part of the reason we're doing this now. We were with my son in Israel, and a friend told me about this conference. It turned out we landed on the day it's taking place – it was meant to be."

While his son decided to give up a scholarship of excellence at a university to volunteer for the IDF, Jonathan decided on the complementary action. "Our children already study in Zionist schools today. My grandfather escaped from Budapest during the Holocaust and came to the United States, and he was sent to Egypt from where he transferred a great deal of weapons to Palestine for the fighting organizations. It's in our DNA. We're planning to immigrate this coming summer, but before that, we'll come to Israel for our son's beret ceremony."

The post 'After Oct. 7, we want to be with our people': Doctors flock to Israel appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

Despite the ongoing Gaza War, aliyah applications from North American Jews have surged significantly, with Nefesh B'Nefesh reporting a 70% increase in new cases opened compared to the previous year. The organization has processed 13,000 immigration files from the US and Canada this year, up from 7,500 during the same period last year.

The surge in interest comes as Nefesh B'Nefesh marks its 22nd anniversary since its founding by Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and businessman Tony Gelbart. In response to growing demand, the organization is opening a new center in Tel Aviv. The facility aims to expand support services for new immigrants and lone soldiers in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The innovative center is designed to enhance immigrant support services and will serve as a dynamic space offering various aliyah-related core services and activities.

Nefesh B'Nefesh has long supported lone soldiers, alongside other organizations, including through special assistance days at the Soldiers' House in Tel Aviv. The new 8,600-square-foot center, supported by JNF-USA, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), and the Marcus Foundation, will further ease the transition for new immigrants and lone soldiers.

The new center will provide guidance and support services for new immigrants and lone soldiers, offering programs for immigrant communities in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, employment opportunities, and professional development.

The facility will be divided into two wings – an immigrant wing focusing on employment guidance, community events, integration tools, and bureaucratic assistance, and a wing dedicated entirely to lone soldiers. This joint program between Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF will provide resources to approximately 3,500 service members.

Additionally, the facility will house a resilience center, developed in partnership with Sheba Medical Center, providing mental health support for lone soldiers and their families.

Acccoring to Gelbart and Fass, "The opening of the new center in Tel Aviv is a dream come true, and we thank our partners for their assistance in establishing it. Three years after opening the Nefesh B'Nefesh House in Jerusalem, we recognized the growing need within the immigrant community for a place that provides comprehensive bureaucratic and social support.

"The expansion to Tel Aviv is a natural and necessary step, aimed at making our services and support more accessible to immigrants in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The new center will complement our Jerusalem headquarters' activities, allowing us to provide immigrants with an optimal experience and help address Israel's national needs through the power of immigration."

The post Aliyah from north America spikes despite war appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

In a powerful demonstration of commitment and Zionism, Dr. Eugene Rapaport, a 58-year-old anesthesiologist from California, has realized his decades-long ambition of immigrating to Israel. Despite the current conflict, Rapaport arrived in the country two weeks ago, eager to contribute his specialized medical skills to Israel's healthcare system during this crucial period.

For three decades, Rapaport, an accomplished anesthesiologist at Californian hospitals, harbored a dream of moving to Israel. That dream became reality two weeks ago when he landed in the country with his daughter, Shira, who is thrilled to celebrate her bat mitzvah in the Jewish homeland. His other daughter, Rebecca, had already made the move to Israel about three months prior. "This is an extraordinary time to be in Israel, and I'm elated to be fulfilling a 30-year dream," said Rapaport.

Rapaport's connection to Israel runs deep. He studied medicine at Tel Aviv University until 1993, a period he remembers vividly for its geopolitical tensions. "It was during the time when Saddam Hussein was threatening to destroy half of Israel," he recalled. After completing his studies, Rapaport moved to the US to establish his career, but the aspiration to return to Israel never faded.

In 2017, Rapaport began the arduous process of getting his medical credentials recognized in Israel. Twice he nearly gave up, discouraged by the bureaucratic hurdles. However, the outbreak of war galvanized his resolve. With assistance from Nefesh B'Nefesh and in collaboration with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, The Jewish Agency for Israel, KKL, and JNF USA, Rapaport finally made the move. His goal now is to secure a position as a physician at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital).

When hostilities broke out, Rapaport immediately sought ways to help. He volunteered as an anesthesiologist at Hadassah Hospital for about two weeks. "I was added to a WhatsApp group called 'Volunteers for Israel,' managed by a Hadassah doctor," he explained. "On October 7, I believe many Jews worldwide were asking themselves what they could do to assist. The anesthesiology community is small, and my greatest contribution is my expertise in anesthesia, particularly in cardiac-thoracic procedures, which are critical and in high demand."

Rapaport described his volunteer stint at Hadassah as "an incredible opportunity." He added, "As a senior physician in Los Angeles, I wanted to ensure that those defending Israel would receive care from a skilled doctor." He recounted a particularly poignant experience: "We treated a soldier whose hand was injured by an RPG. When he complained of post-operative pain, I administered a nerve block to ensure his comfort. That moment alone made my journey to Israel worthwhile. This soldier had risked his life fighting for Israel. If I can help those who put their lives on the line for this country, it's an honor for me as a physician."

Ofir Sofer, minister of aliyah and integration, praised Rapaport's decision: "Dr. Rapaport and his daughter Shira have immigrated to Israel with the express purpose of strengthening the nation during wartime and saving lives. In partnership with the Jewish Agency, the Zionist Organization, and Nefesh B'Nefesh, we are actively working to bring Jews who wish to contribute to Israel's strength, with a particular focus on recruiting medical professionals to bolster our healthcare system."

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh Rabbi Yehoshua Fass shared his personal encounter with Rapaport: "I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Rapaport a year ago at our MedEx event, which helps doctors expedite their licensing and job search processes. I was struck by his impressive character, strong principles, ambition, and exceptional skills. It's inspiring to see Eugene's long-held dream of moving to Israel and contributing as a doctor finally come to fruition, even after 30 years. We warmly welcome him!"

The post US doctor fulfills 30-year dream, moves to Israel appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

American actress Diane Neal has left Hollywood behind and moved to Israel.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Neal, best known for her role as New York Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak in the television series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," made aliyah through the Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency.

The actress also portrayed Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent Abigail Borin in the "NCIS" franchise as well as attorney Allison Holt on "Suits."

She began her aliyah process several months ago, which culminated in her receiving her Israeli identity card. Congratulations!

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories

The post Law & Order's Diane Neal makes aliyah appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

A mere six months after Sam Leeman became the 75,000th new immigrant to make aliyah through Nefesh B'Nefesh, his parents – Barbara and Daniel Leeman – followed in his footsteps and arrived in Israel last week. 

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

The couple moved from Maine to join their three children – 27-year-old Sam, 24-year-old Arielle and 28-year-old Hannah. All three siblings study in university, Sam and Hannah in their second year and Arielle in her first. Hannah made aliyah in the summer of 2021 and Sam followed a year later. 

Now in Israel, the elder Leemans plan to live in Beersheba as part of the KKL–Nefesh B'Nefesh Go Beyond initiative that assists new olim who settle in southern or northern Israel. 

Back in the United States, Barbara worked in computer and database management, while Daniel served as a rabbi and cantor in Maine and New Hampshire for over 40 years. 

Video: Nefesh B'Nefesh

"Although the United States has always been a blessing to the Jewish people in so many ways, Israel stands as our greatest hope for humanity," Barbara said. "This is something that we have been considering since 1985 after our first trip to Israel. Now that all three of our children are here, we knew that we would regret it if we did not act now. So, we sold our house and decided we'd just go for it and figure it out along the way."

Their flight carried 20 other olim from the US who made aliyah through Nefesh B'Nefesh, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary and works in cooperation with the Aliyah and Integration Ministry, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, and Jewish National Fund-USA.

Ronnie Vinnikov, chief development officer of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, said, "We are delighted to see the path that Barbara and Daniel have chosen to be closer to their children. KKL is proud to be a partner in this vast project of assisting Diaspora Jewry to move to Israel and extend a special welcome to all the newcomers from the US and Canada to the Negev. We encourage aliyah to Israel and are thrilled to see from year to year more and more Jews choosing to move here and settle in Israel."

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and executive director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, added, "The Leemans should feel triply blessed as all three of their amazing children are fulfilling their dreams of becoming doctors in Israel. We are inspired by the aliyah of the younger pioneers of the family, which has now led to their parents making aliyah and reuniting together in Israel. Each one of the new Leeman physicians will undoubtedly make incredible contributions to the Israeli healthcare system and positively influence all of our lives for the better."

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

The post 'We knew we'd deeply regret not moving to Israel' appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

Aliyah to Israel surged by 30% in 2021, with 27,050 new immigrants having moved to the Jewish state from across the globe compared to last year's 21,820 olim, according to statistics published on Thursday by the Aliyah and Integration Ministry, The Jewish Agency for Israel, and Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

This past year also brought a record-breaking 4,000 olim from the United States, who arrived in Israel with the assistance of Nefesh B'Nefesh. This immigration from the US constituted a 30% increase over 2020 and the highest annual number of new arrivals from the USA since 1973. Another 400 olim arrived this year from Canada, bringing the expected total of new immigrants from North America in 2021 to over 4,400.

The aliyah numbers also show a 40% jump in immigration from France this year compared to 2020, with the arrival of 3,500 French Jews, the highest number of arrivals from that country in the last four years.

Elsewhere around the world, aliyah figures for 2021 included 7,500 olim from Russia this year, an increase of 10% from 2020; 3,000 immigrants from Ukraine, up 5%; and 1,636 immigrants from Ethiopia as part of "Operation Tzur Israel."

Other significant sources of aliyah this year include 900 olim from Argentina, an increase of 55% over last year and the highest number of immigrants from that country since 2003; 650 immigrants from the United Kingdom, an increase of 22% over 2021; 550 new arrivals from Brazil; 550 olim from South Africa, a dramatic increase of 72%, particularly in comparison with figures from the last decade; and 290 Jews from Mexico, a 55% increase.

The growing popularity of aliyah among the younger generation continued as well, as 55% (14,620 olim) of all this year's new immigrants olim were under the age of 35. Further, 16.5% of arrivals were ages 36-50; 13.6% were 51-64; and 14.7% were 65 and older.

The city welcoming the most olim in 2021 was Tel Aviv, where 2,870 immigrants chose to make their new home, followed by Jerusalem, with 2,760 arrivals, Netanya with 2,710, and Haifa with 2000. Other cities where new immigrants arrived in 2021 included Ashdod (940), Bat Yam (920), Raanana (880), Beit Shemesh (860), Nahariya (825), and Beersheba (750).This year also brought olim with diverse professional backgrounds, including over 1,100 doctors and paramedical professionals who will join the Israeli health system; 1,670 olim from the fields of technology and engineering; 960 from the fields of accounting and law; and 750 educators.

Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata said: "Despite the pandemic and its limitations, aliyah to Israel did not stop and we're happy to welcome tens of thousands of olim who chose to make aliyah this year. Olim are an incredible growth engine for the Israeli economy and are a national, economic, and moral powerhouse for the nation."
Yaakov Hagoel, acting chairman of The Jewish Agency concurred.

"We are thrilled to see a sharp increase, of tens of percentage points, in aliyah from countries, such as the US, France, Argentina, Britain, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and more," he said. "Growing interest in aliyah continued this year, with The Jewish Agency's Global Aliyah Center, which provides aliyah information throughout the day in six languages, opening almost 32,000 new aliyah files. However, the best is yet to come – we haven't yet maximized on the potential aliyah"

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and executive director of Nefesh B'Nefesh said, "After an incredibly challenging year, we celebrate each and every oleh who made the courageous move and overcame the many difficulties and ever-changing factors over the last year and made aliyah.

"The resounding interest in aliyah that we witnessed in 2020 has borne fruit this past year, translating into an actual surge in aliyah. As we look to 2022, our organization's 20th year, we are excited about the future of aliyah and look forward to helping thousands more North Americans realize their Zionist dreams," he said.

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

The post 2021 sees record-breaking immigration from US to Israel appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

Thursday saw the 41st and final Nefesh B'Nefesh flight of the year with 48 new olim from North America onboard. They are joining the 3,168 individuals who made aliyah from North America over the last year.

Altogether 1364 individuals and 811 families chose to move to Israel this year. In addition to the olim who arrived throughout 2020, Nefesh B'Nefesh received more than double the number of aliyah applications this year, 6704 compared to the 3035 applications in 2019.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

"As we look back at the challenges everyone faced in 2020, we are extremely proud of what we have accomplished together," said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

"We look forward to watching each oleh grow and build their new lives in Israel, and eagerly look ahead to 2021, a year with the potential to exceed all expectations in aliyah."

The post Despite challenges of 2020, aliyah applications skyrocket appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

This program, with the full support of the military, offers guidance, support, and care for all immigrants in the program during each stage of their service, after their release from the army, and during the adjustment stages to civilian life.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter 

The post 78 future lone soldiers arrive in Israel on Nefesh B'Nefesh flights appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

The announcement comes in the wake of an unprecedented spike in interest from North American Jews to move to Israel, with Nefesh B'Nefesh reporting its highest number of applications in May since the organization's founding in 2002.

During the first half of June, more than 900 applications for aliyah were submitted to Nefesh B'Nefesh, as compared with the entire month of June last year, when only 399 applications were submitted.

Many of those making the move said that the coronavirus crisis helped prompt a decision they long had in the making, especially those from countries hard-hit by the pandemic.

Nefesh B'Nefesh operates in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Jewish National Fund, and JNF-USA.

"We deeply appreciate the patience and understanding of our olim [immigrants to Israel] as we navigate aliyah together during this unprecedented time," said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and executive director of Nefesh B'Nefesh. "It is incredible to witness and take part in this moment, where there is an unparalleled increase in aliyah interest. With hundreds of seats now available for olim, we look forward to taking a large step forward to ensuring that we can assist in the fruition of these aliyah dreams."

Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

Reprinted with permission from JNS.org.

The post Nefesh B'Nefesh signs deal with El Al for 14 'Group Aliyah Flights' appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.

The award is sponsored by Sylvan Adams, a Nefesh B'Nefesh oleh, real estate developer, and philanthropist who is committed to promoting the wellbeing of the state of Israel. "Adams is steadfast in his goal of showcasing the impact and achievement of Israel and Israelis to the world, viewing the Bonei Zion Prize as an integral piece of this mission," a statement read. 

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

This year's prize recipients were chosen by a prestigious panel of committee members in the following categories: science and medicine; community and nonprofit; education; global impact; culture, art and sports; and young leadership.

The recipients are as follows: retired Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball coach David Blatt (culture, art and Sports); Tahel Crisis Center Founder and Director Debbie Gross (community and nonprofit); President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Ambassador Dore Gold (global impact); Retired Hematologist, Professor Deborah Rund (science and medicine); Former Chief Psychologist for the Ministry of Education Reuven Asch (education); and Founder and Creative Mentor of School of Shine Zo Flamenbaum (leadership).

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to Avraham Infeld, for his exemplary lifetime work in Jewish education and assistance through Melitz, Hillel, and countless other influential organizations.

"As we are all grappling with so much national and global turmoil, it feels especially meaningful to pause and recognize these incredible olim surrounding Israel's 72nd birthday," Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass said. "The individuals receiving this year's Bonei Zion Prize are shining examples of the impact one can have on an entire field of study and practice, and they give us great hope for the state of Israel. Celebrating these honorees is a reminder that the Zionist dream is thriving."

The post Nefesh B'Nefesh announces Bonei Zion Prize 2020 recipients appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.