12 Years
of Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah
JANUARY 2002
FOUNDED
MARCH 2008
KNESSET LOBBY
Nefesh B’Nefesh was founded by Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, with the mission to revitalize North American Aliyah. NBN celebrated the arrival of its first chartered Aliyah flight that summer.
With the support of Nefesh B’Nefesh, a Knesset lobby was established to encourage Aliyah from western countries.
MAY 2006
EXPANSION TO UNITED KINGDOM
In response to requests from British Jewry, Nefesh B’Nefesh expanded its services to the United Kingdom.
2002 JANUARY 2008
PHYSICIAN FELLOWSHIP
In cooperation with the Legacy Heritage Fund, The Physician Aliyah Fellowship was launched to help better integrate physicians into the Israeli medical system.
AUGUST 2008
NOVEMBER 2005
CABINET DECISION
An unprecedented Israeli Government cabinet decision supporting private Aliyah organizations was passed, instituting State funding for Nefesh B’Nefesh.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Jewish Agency for Israel entered a strategic partnership creating a “one-stop-Aliyah-shop” for North Americans making Aliyah.
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OC TOBER 2013
ISRAEL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
DECEMBER 2008
GO NORTH PROGRAM
Nefesh B’Nefesh and Jewish National Fund USA forge partnership to further the development of Israel’s periphery, and enhance JNF vision of Israel excellence.
In cooperation with the Russell Berrie Foundation, the historic ‘Go North’ program was launched to help new Olim move to Northern Israel.
FEBRUARY 2012
INTERNATIONAL LONE SOLDIERS
NBN & FIDF launch the International Lone Soldier Program.
2014 AUGUST 2011
MAY 2014
LONE SOLDIER PROGRAM
INAUGURAL BONEI ZION PRIZE
The Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize was established in order to formally recognize the achievements of outstanding Anglo Olim, who have made a significant impact on the State of Israel.
Nefesh B’Nefesh and the FIDF partnered to help provide comprehensive support services to North American and British Lone Soldiers serving in the IDF.
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JUNE 2012 & MARCH 2013
NEGEV & GALIL ALIYAH PROJECT
Nefesh B’Nefesh & Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael create a partnership for increasing Aliyah to build vibrant, sustainable communities throughout the North and South of Israel. June 2012 - Go North- Phase II March 2013- Launch of Go South
$420 MIL or 1.6 Billion NIS Brightman Almagor Zohar
W O R K I N G I N PA R T N E R S H I P TO B U I L D A S T R O N G E R I S R A E L T H R O U G H A L I YA H
Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption
Prime Minister’s Office
The Marcus Foundation
The Irving Moskowitz Foundation
YAEL KATSMAN
TANI KRAMER
Director, PR & Communications
Associate Manager, PR & Communications
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