019 Nefesh B Nefesh at a Glance

Nefesh B’Nefesh Special Programs
Physician Aliyah Fellowship:
With a generous gift from the
Legacy Heritage Foundation,
Nefesh B’Nefesh launched this
fellowship to create an incentive
program that better integrates physicians
into the Israeli medical system.
If you or someone you know
wants to make Aliyah
contact Nefesh B’Nefesh:
For more information: www.nbn.org.il/md
NBN at a
Glance
Go North with Nefesh B’Nefesh:
The ‘Go North’ program, is an
unprecedented initiative offering
significant incentives for Olim
who settle in Northern Israel.
For more information: www.gonorth.org.il
The NBN Soldier Aliyah Fund:
This fund was established by
Nefesh B’Nefesh in order to assist
and support the brave young men
and women who choose to serve in
the Israel Defense Forces upon making Aliyah.
Israel: (02) 659-5700
Beit Ofer -5 Nachum Hefzadi
Jerusalem, 95484 Israel
North America: 1-866-4-ALIYAH
42 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
United Kingdom: 0800-075-7200
JNF House: Spring Villa Park
Edgware, Middx HA8 7ED, UK
www.nbn.org.il
In partnership with:
Nefesh B’Nefesh is dedicated
to increasing Aliyah from
North America and the U.K.
by removing or minimizing the
financial, professional, logistical
and social obstacles that prevent
many individuals from realizing
their dream of living in Israel.
Nefesh B’Nefesh provides comprehensive pre and
post Aliyah guidance and support to immigrants
(Olim) by handling all aspects of their Aliyah process,
from the planning stage to well beyond their arrival
in Israel. Nefesh B’Nefesh offers financial assistance,
employment resources, social services and expedites
governmental absorption procedures in order to help
make each individual’s Aliyah more successful.
To date, Nefesh B’Nefesh has
assisted over 20,000 people
in realizing their Aliyah
dream. The successful
combination of both
support and service has
enabled NBN to maintain a
98% Oleh retention rate.
Aliyah support services provided by Nefesh B’Nefesh:
Aliyah Flights
Nefesh B’Nefesh’s chartered
and group Aliyah flights
provide invaluable emotional
support for Olim. The NBN
professional staff accompanies
each flight, assisting the
new Olim and expediting the
processing of all paperwork
on board, minimizing the
bureaucracy upon arrival
in Israel.
Financial Assistance
Financial concerns are
often perceived as a major
obstacle to Western Aliyah.
The costs associated with
relocating and starting afresh
in a new country can be
overwhelming. To overcome
these monetary obstacles,
Nefesh B’Nefesh provides
financial assistance to eligible
Aliyah candidates, enabling
them to feel more secure in
making the move.
Guidance and
Community Resources
Our Guidance and Community
Resources Department is
in constant contact with
Olim from the initial stages of
their Aliyah, continuing well
beyond their arrival.
NBN provide advice and
act as a support network,
assisting Olim with identifying
suitable communities, finding
appropriate education for their
children, and integrating into
Israeli society.
Employment Services
Nefesh B’Nefesh has
developed a full service
Employment Department
which assists Olim throughout
the entire process of searching
for jobs. The employment
team provides career
guidance, conducts counseling
sessions and secures job
placements for Olim. Over
94% of Nefesh B’Nefesh Olim
find employment within one
year of arrival.
Absorption Services
Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Absorption
Department works closely
with a host of governmental
and institutional bodies such
as the Ministries of Interior
and Immigrant Absorption.
The Absorption Department
coordinates and streamlines
the Aliyah processing in order
to ease the complicated and
time-consuming procedures,
allowing the Oleh a smoother
intregration into Israel as
a new citizen.
Overseas Programming
Nefesh B’Nefesh runs a
comprehensive calendar of
events throughout the year
in dozens of cities across
North America and the UK.
The schedule incorporates
seminars, workshops, personal
meetings, and Aliyah events.
In order to ensure that Olim
receive information that is
most relevant to them, expert
seminars on specific topics are
presented. ‘Webinars’ - online
seminars on various Aliyah
topics are also available
on the NBN website.
North America: 1-866-4-ALIYAH • United Kingdom: 0800-075-7200 • Israel: 02-659-5800 • www.nbn.org.il