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Nefesh B'Nefesh
“Lone Soldiers have left behind their friends, family, and support systems to serve their Jewish homeland. Now it’s our turn to serve them and offer whatever measure of comfort we can,” said Russell Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund-USA. 
December 13, 2023, 10:05 am
Parents of Lone IDF Soldiers Flown to Israel
Nefesh B’Nefesh created “Operation Hug” in early November.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Gil Tohar, who grew up in Atlanta, but lives near Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem, said he kept hearing funeral services chanted by an army cantor through his window. Here, Tohar is pictured with his wife, Meital.
October 29, 2023, 11:25 am
Recent Immigrants to Israel Share Their Experiences
One former Atlantan immigrated four days after the war with Hamas started.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
July 14, 2021, 3:18 pm
Paws to Honor Israel’s Four-Legged Defenders
Atlantan IDF soldier forms special bond with bomb detection canine unit.
By JD Krebs
New immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, June 9, 2020 (Courtesy Nefesh B'Nefesh/Yonit Schiller)
June 10, 2020, 6:55 am
New Immigrant from U.S. Diagnosed with Coronavirus After Flight to Israel
Nefesh B’Nefesh says woman had previously tested positive for antibodies, took taxi home from airport; passenger says travelers weren’t wearing masks or keeping their distance.
By TOI Staff
The virtual fair included multiple online lectures on a wide range of Aliyah topics, Attorney Jane Olman participates virtually.
March 16, 2020, 7:43 am
“Virtual” Mega Aliyah Event to Record 2500 Participants
On Sunday, the Aliyah Organization provided online informational sessions in lieu of this year’s New Jersey ‘Mega’ Aliyah Event.
Photo by Nir Arieli // Michael Barnhard at New York’s JFK Airport before leaving for Israel.
September 4, 2019, 11:10 am
Atlantan Makes Aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh
One of Israel's newest Olim, Michael Barnhard left his home in Atlanta to make Aliyah with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh.
By Eddie Samuels
Israel's beaches and sunsets can match its history and religious sites.
April 12, 2018, 1:15 pm
What Israel Means to Me: Patrice Worthy
Here’s what the AJT contributor, who has reported from Israel, has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
Neta Gal, a North Springs grad who is entering the IDF, says the desire to make aliyah clicked for her during an organized trip to Israel without her parents last year.
September 5, 2017, 7:25 pm
Aliyah Poses Unexpected Challenges for Atlantans
Cultural differences create unique opportunities for individuals seeking immersion within Israeli society.
By Patrice Worthy
Some of the 70 Israel Defense Forces recruits on the August Nefesh B’Nefesh flight celebrate their arrival in Israel.
September 5, 2017, 7:08 pm
Nefesh B’Nefesh Helps 233 Make Aliyah
Olim embark on their journey to Israel in the hopes of establishing new lives.
By Patrice Worthy
Edie Barr gets an autograph from Haim Oshri, one of three Israeli paratroopers from the famous David Rubinger photo at the Kotel in 1967.
August 4, 2017, 1:49 pm
Beit Shemesh English Speakers Make Aliyah Easier
Former Atlantans Mort and Edie Barr have quickly become community leaders in Ramat Beit Shemesh.
By Mort and Edie Barr
The Western Wall stands as the ultimate symbol of what was gained in the Six-Day War. Jews were barred from the holy site from 1948 until Israel reunified Jerusalem in 1967.
July 14, 2017, 5:30 pm
200+ Make Aliyah
The new Israelis came from 16 states and three Canadian provinces, including at least five people from Georgia.
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