JIRS: JAFI-Nefesh B’Nefesh

JAFI-Nefesh B’Nefesh

JAFI-Nefesh B’Nefesh
North American Office
42 East 69th St
New York, NY 10021

Phone #:(212) 734-2111
Phone #:(866) 425-4924 866-4-ALIYAH
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Fax Number:(212) 879-2767 ;

Web Page: www.nbn.org.il
E-mail: nbnusa@nbn.org.il

Program/Service Notes:

Executive Director, Founder: Rabbi Yehoshua Fass
Director of Pre-Aliyah: Doreet Freedman

The mission of Nefesh B’Nefesh is to revitalize North American Aliyah and to expand it for generations to come by removing the financial, professional, and logistical obstacles that are preventing many “would-be” Olim from fulfilling their dream. Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah 
provides olim with financial assistance, employment resources, social services and guidance through governmental absorption, in order to help make each individual’s Aliyah as successful as possible. 

FINANCIAL - Nefesh B'Nefesh will accordingly provide significant financial assistance to eligible Aliyah candidates to enable them to make their dream of Aliyah a reality. All financial assistance provided to each Aliyah candidate will be vested after a three year period upon arrival to Israel. If the candidate emigrates from Israel within three years, the candidate will be obligated to return the financial assistance (grant) to Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Group Aliyah Flights
NBN Olim fly to Israel together on chartered flights. Making Aliyah together with hundreds of fellow Olim, not only gives our Olim the emotional support that is helpful for this move, but also facilitates more efficient processing vis-à-vis government offices. Government officials from The Ministry of the Interior (Misrad Hapnim) actually are on board processing the Olim’s teudot. In addition, these Aliyah flights provide a much needed morale boost to Israeli citizens and encourages Aliyah by showing masses moving to Israel.

Employment
The Nefesh B’Nefesh Employment Department can assist you by helping you in your job hunt, providing information about job retraining or matching you with a professional mentor upon arrival in Israel. Employment Department Section

Absorption – Klitah
If you have any questions regarding your zechuyot (rights as an immigrant), governmental processing, or any other aspect of the governmental absorption our office of absorption is ready to assist you. The answer to many frequently asked questions about Aliyah and zechuyot, can be found on our website in the Aliyah resources section.

Social Services 
The Social Services Department of Nefesh B’Nefesh is there to provide our olim with support, guidance and resources to help them navigate the challenges they may encounter as new immigrants. We do so by offering personal guidance and information for Olim, as well as projects such as our Buddy Program, Social Service Seminars, and Newsletters. Through our support we hope to facilitate the critical Post-Aliyah task of integration into Israeli society

Program Details:

Hours: 24 Hours

Person In Charge: Executive Director, Founder:Rabbi Yehoshua Fass

Eligibility: Open to those who are eligible for aliyah

Fees: Some fees involved

Service Area: World

Intake Process: Contact office

Operating Agency: JAFI-Jewish Agency for Israel ()

This information was last updated on 10/16/2007

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Hours:	24 Hours
Person In Charge:	Executive Director, Founder:Rabbi Yehoshua Fass
Eligibility:	Open to those who are eligible for aliyah
Fees:	Some fees involved
Service Area:	World
Intake Process:	Contact office
Operating Agency:	JAFI-Jewish Agency for Israel ()

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