Aliyah Summer 2026: Over 2,200 North American Olim Came Home

More than 2,200 North American Olim made Aliyah over the summer of 2026, including arrivals on nearly 100 group Aliyah flights, marking one of the busiest summer seasons in recent years. August alone saw more than 1,100 Olim arrive in Israel, making it a record-breaking month for Nefesh B’Nefesh, while the summer also included the arrival of the organization’s 100,000th Oleh. Their Aliyah was facilitated by Nefesh B’Nefesh, in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, and Jewish National Fund-USA. This summer’s Olim included families, young professionals, retirees, and hundreds of children beginning their lives in communities across Israel. Summer 2026 highlighted the continued momentum of Aliyah from North America and the remarkable commitment of thousands of Olim choosing to build their futures in Israel.