Coming Home: Aliyah in Times of War

"Coming Home: Aliyah in Times of War" is a news conference broadcasted by The Jerusalem Post discussing making aliyah while Israel is at war. 

Aliyah during war: Simon and Jane Babil’s tumultuous journey to Israel

Simon: 'After working so hard for so long toward the goal of making aliyah, all of a sudden we were in limbo with no home to return to. That was scarier than being in Israel during a war.'

 THE BABILS enjoy their daughter Ellen Levi and her family.
 Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Vice President for Global Engagement at Ben-Gurion University

Former Harvard prof.: I had to teach while bodies littered Israeli streets

 Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, at The Jerusalem Post's "Coming Home" conference.

Nefesh B’Nefesh head: Aliyah inquiries increased by 90% in first weeks after Oct. 7

 Shia Getter, CEO of The Getter Group

Real estate advisor at 'Post' Aliyah Conference: 'It’s important to have someone to hold your hand'


Medic: MDA’s life-saving work is better than any other place in the world

'The pride of being part of such a prestigious organization like MDA stays with volunteers wherever they go', says MDA volunteer Sam Goldberg.

  Sam Goldberg, a volunteer from the Magen David Adom Overseas Volunteers Medic Program

'Israel’s financial system is more advanced than many places in the world'

Over the past ten years, the Israeli banking system has become much more user-friendly, says Eyal Efrat, first executive vice president and Head of the Technologies Division at Bank Leumi.

 Eyal Efrat, first executive vice president and Head of the Technologies Division, Bank Leumi

Jerusalem development chief: This is the biggest city in Israel; we have everything

“We are telling them the story of how it's good to do aliyah to Jerusalem,” says Eyal Haimovsky, CEO of the Jerusalem Development Authority.

 Eyal Haimovsky, CEO, Jerusalem Development Authority at the "Coming Home" conference.

Real estate experts ease Aliyah journey amid wartime challenges in Israel

Ayelet Brosh and Nir Shmul discuss adapting Israeli real estate to new Olim’s unique needs and cultural expectations.

Nir Shmul (left) and Ayelet Brosh (right).

Israel-is head: Empathy is the best method to teach people about October 7

Israel-is brought stories of Nova music festival survivors to campuses in the US, bringing these relatable yet horrific stories into regular people’s realities.

Nimrod Palmach, CEO Israel-Is

Surge in Aliyah: Jews worldwide see Israel as their future, despite challenges

"People see Israel as their home, regardless of what we're going through," says Shay Felber of The Jewish Agency on the rising Aliyah demand amid global crises.

Shay Felber: "People are telling us they see Israel as their home."

Finding home in Jerusalem: Oren Cohen on real estate, Aliyah, and building roots in Israel

Cohen shared insights on navigating Jerusalem's unique real estate, and fostering Jewish identity.

Oren Cohen: "It's a big mission to bring people back to the only Jewish land in the world."

Major General (Res.) Doron Almog on the bond between Israel and the Jewish communities worldwide

“October 7 brought a shock to the Jewish world,” says Almog, as Jews around the word respond with renewed commitment to Israel through Aliyah and solidarity.

  Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Major General Doron Almog

How to make aliyah amid war: Everything you need to know

LIVE: Leaders and experts talk aliyah, how to manage finances, real estate in the middle of war.

 Coming Home: Aliyah in Times of War