Nefesh b’Nefesh facilitates successful aliyahs

By Raphael Bein, IJN intern b’Nefesh has revolutionized aliyah from North America and the UK to Israel,” says Doreet Freedman. “Before 2002, 1,700 to 2,000 Americans would make aliyah, and more than 60% of them would return. Their intent was pure; it wasn’t because they didn’t want to be in the country or contribute with their skill sets. They were misunderstood, unemployed. Something wasn’t working.” Freedman is the vice president of partnerships and development at Nefesh b’Nefesh, which is devoted to turning aliyah — immigration to Israel — into a 21st century process worthy of the splendor of the Holy Land. She says that Nefesh b’Nefesh is applying a professional approach to something that has left many people feeling lost or inept. “We try to […]