From leap years to lunar months measured with remarkable precision, the Hebrew calendar uses an intricate mathematical system to keep Jewish holidays aligned with both the moon and the seasons

Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog tells Ynet Global’s Global Aliyah Live Summit that growing numbers of Jews are reconsidering their future abroad, but argues aliyah must ultimately be driven by belonging, opportunity and the desire to build a life in Israel

For Jews weighing aliyah, moving to Israel is increasingly about more than escaping antisemitism: it’s about building a future, says Jewish Agency Director General Yehuda Setton, whose team helps turn that choice into a new life through community, jobs and long-term support

Making aliyah means starting over in ways both big and small — from rebuilding a career to making friends and knowing whom to call when you need help; In Jerusalem, a network of municipal aliyah support centers helps new immigrants navigate those challenges

From the moment an emergency call comes in, medical treatment can already begin: Inside Magen David Adom’s 101 dispatch centers, medically trained call takers, real-time location technology and an integrated network of emergency teams work together to turn the first seconds of a call into potentially lifesaving action 

From choosing a bank and navigating Israel’s mortgage market to budgeting for an expensive first year, experts at the Ynet Global Aliyah Live Summit explain why preparation, patience and a bigger-than-expected financial cushion can make the transition to Israel much smoother

You learned Hebrew. Now comes the harder part: learning Israeli; India Naftali breaks down the words and expressions that probably weren’t in your Ulpan textbook, but that you’ll hear approximately five minutes after landing in Israel

As families and young adults arrive from abroad, Aliyah and Integration Ministry adviser Revital Ackerman focuses on what comes next: helping new olim find work, settle their families and build a sense of belonging in Israel