Nachum welcomed Miriam Casper, an olah from Woodmere, NY and current resident of Modiin, Israel to this morning's JM in the AM to preview next Thursday's (11/15) Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Open House at the Young Israel of Woodmere. From the NBN website: "Are you considering Aliyah? Join us for an informal discussion about life in… Read more
Nachum welcomed Marc Rosenberg, Director of the Pre-Aliyah Department at Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss Aliyah and focus on today's observance of Yom Ha'Aliyah. Officially declared a national holiday by the Knesset in 2016, Yom Ha'Aliyah celebrates Aliyah, immigration to the Jewish state, as a core value of the… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Josh Fass, co-founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss Yom Nefesh B'Nefesh and the NBN Aliyah Charter Flight. Everyone is invited to join NBN in welcoming hundreds of Olim making Aliyah on the second Aliyah charter flight of Summer 2018 tomorrow, August 15 at… Read more
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Nachum Segal presented this morning's JM in the AM from the Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Charter Flight this morning. He interviewed the incredible members of Nefesh B'Nefesh and a handful of the Olim, our brothers and sisters making their way home. Click the links below to listen to the individual interviews. Tony Gelbart with Rabbi Josh… Read more
Nachum and Nefesh B'Nefesh's Rabbi Josh Fass previewed next week's NSN Broadcasts from the NBN Aliyah Charter Flight. Wishing all the Olim joy and success on their journey home. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="36916"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Josh Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM for their annual Parshat Shelach discussion about Israel and Aliyah. Visit the Nefesh B'Nefesh website HERE. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="36448"] Read more
Nachum Segal welcomed Nefesh B'Nefesh's Benji Davis to this morning's JM in the AM to preview the upcoming Yom HaZikaron Tekes that Nefesh B'Nefesh is presenting in partnership with Keren Kayemeth L'Israel and World Mizrachi. Visit the event website HERE. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="35617"] Read more
Nachum Segal and the NSN staff, in partnership with The Jerusalem Post/jpost.com were live at yesterday's NBN Mega Event at John Jay College in NYC. They interviewed Nefesh B'Nefesh representatives and prospective Olim as well. Nefesh B'Nefesh continues to be a guiding light an helping hand for our brothers and sisters who want to make… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, co-founder and Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, to this morning's JM in the AM to preview this Sunday's NBN Mega Event at John Jay College in New York City. Sunday's event will begin a series of NBN Aliyah Events in North America, an excellent opportunity for the Aliyah curious/hopeful/already committed to… Read more
Nachum welcomed Marc Rosenberg, Director of the Pre-Aliyah Department at Nefesh B'Nefesh, to this morning's JM in the AM to preview this Sunday's NBN Mega Event at John Jay College in New York City. Sunday's event will begin a series of NBN Aliyah Events in North America, an excellent opportunity for the Aliyah curious/hopeful/already committed… Read more
Nachum welcomed Daniel Luria, Executive Director at Ateret Cohanim and Nira Rabinowitz of the Yemenite Village in Jerusalem to the JM in the AM Israel broadcasts to get their impressions of Vice President Pence's Knesset address and to discuss the latest Ateret Cohanim news. From the American Friends of Ateret Cohanim website: "American Friends of Ateret… Read more
Nachum hosted Rabbi Josh Fass, co-founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM for a 2017 Aliyah Review. In addition to all the Olim who utilized the NBN Charter Flights, there were also hundreds of people already in Israel who officially changed there status to Israeli citizen this year. Find… Read more
Nachum welcomed Marc Rosenberg, Director of Pre-Aliyah for Nefesh B'Nefesh (NBN) to this morning's JM in the AM to preview the string of NBN Aliyah fairs that will be taking place over the next several days in cities around the United States. The first fair will be taking place this evening in Baltimore, MD and… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rachel Berger, Director of Post Aliyah at Nefesh B'Nefesh (NBN) to this morning's JM in the AM to preview the Nefesh B'Nefesh Communities Fair taking place in Jerusalem on Monday evening, November 27. From the NBN website: Join us for our Israel Communities Fair to learn about affordable communities in Israel. Whether you… Read more
Nachum welcomed Marc Rosenberg, Director of the Pre-Aliyah Department at Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss Aliyah and focus on today's observance of Yom Ha'Aliyah. Officially declared a national holiday by the Knesset in 2016, Yom Ha'Aliyah celebrates Aliyah, immigration to the Jewish state, as a core value of the… Read more
Nachum welcomed Benji Davis, Israel Program Manager at Nefesh B'Nefesh to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the recently launched "Initiative for Zionist Innovation." From the NBN website: "Zionist activists and innovators changed the face of Jewish history over the last 120 years. Nefesh B’Nefesh was founded in the same spirit and is… Read more
Nachum welcomed Rachel Cohnen to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss her and her sister Malkie Cohnen's Aliyah and volunteering with Magen David Adom as part of their National Service. For more information about serving Israel as a National Volunteer - Sherut Leumi: www.nbn.org.il/sherut-leumi-national-service [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="32667"] Read more
Excitement was in the air as Nachum Segal presented today's entire JM in the AM from the Nefesh B'Nefesh Charter Flight. He interviewed NBN representatives and Olim. It was a very inspiring JM in the AM. To hear Nachum's interview with US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman click HERE. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="32595"] Read more
Amidst all the Aliyah excitement Nachum interviewed US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman live at Ben Gurion Airport this morning. They discussed his first few months as ambassador, the Trump administration, Aliyah and more. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="32593"] Read more
This coming Monday, August 14th another Nefesh B'Nefesh charter plane bringing our brothers and sisters home takes flight! Nachum welcomed internet superstar Meir Kay to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss his role in the flight festivities and to talk about Tuesday's JM in the AM that will take place on the flight.… Read more
Nachum hosted Rabbi Josh Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh to discuss the latest news from Israel and to preview this summer's upcoming Aliyah charter flights. From the NBN website: "Nefesh B’Nefesh in cooperation with the Israeli government and The Jewish Agency for Israel, is dedicated to revitalizing Aliyah from the USA, Canada and the UK by… Read more
Nachum Welcomed Nefesh B'Nefesh's Rabbi Josh Fass to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss the 2017 NBN Bonei Zion Prize Ceremony that took place at the Knesset yesterday. The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim – veteran and recent – who embody the spirit of modern-day Zionism by… Read more
In honor of the 15th anniversary of Nefesh B'Nefesh, Nachum welcomed Aaron Leibowitz to this morning's JM in the AM to put the spotlight on NBN and their Causematch campaign benefiting the July 2017 Aliyah Charter Flight. Everyone is invited to partner with NBN Alumni and help make the Aliyah dream a reality this July.… Read more
Every year in honor of Parshat Shelach Nachum hosts Rabbi Josh Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh on JM in the AM to discuss Aliyah and to get a comprehensive NBN update. They began their conversation with a brief look at the recent Celebrate Israel Parade and then moved on to the Parsha and how the episode… Read more
Nachum welcomed renowned scholar Rabbi Chaim Brovender to this morning's JM in the AM to discuss a number of timely, fascinating topics and to congratulate him on being one of the recipients of the 2017 Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Tzion Prize. The award recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim - veteran and recent - who embody the spirit… Read more
Nachum Segal and NSN General Manager Miriam L. Wallach kicked off what promises to be an exciting week of programming from the Holy City of Yerushalayim this morning, in honor of YY50, the 50th anniversary of the reunification of our Holiest city. The adventure began with a broadcast from the Nefesh B'Nefesh headquarters with Rabbi… Read more
Nachum welcomed Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who called in live to this morning's JM in the AM, for the Weekly Update. Shabbat Shalom! [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="31342"] Read more
Nachum welcomed Rabbi Ari Katz and Judah Rhine to this morning's JM in the AM for a Sderot update and to preview the upcoming Yeshivat Hesder Sderot Annual Dinner. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="31325"] Read more
Nachum Segal was live in Israel this morning and Meir Weingarten was in our NY studio. Together they presented another amazing JM in the AM Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration, celebrating the 69th birthday of the State of Israel with festive music, conversation and more. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="31271"] Read more
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If you would like more information on Aliyah, visit the Nefesh B'Nefesh website HERE. Click here to watch the program. [jwplayer player="2" mediaid="30521"] Read more
In the final installment of Season 1, Yigal spoke with Avi Silverman about the beautiful community of Raanana. We also heard from Rachel Berger with a final employment update for Season 1. EPISODE #32 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about… Read more
Yigal spoke with Director of Pre Aliyah, Marc Rosenberg about the recent uptick in singles and young professionals making Aliyah. Marc shared his views about Aliyah education in North America and other aspects of recent Aliyah trends. EPISODE #30 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners… Read more
Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Employment Counselor, Melissa Bienenfeld to discuss all the different angles of making Aliyah as a young professional. EPISODE #29 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about moving to Israel, conveying everything they need to know in order… Read more
Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman joined Yigal again this time featuring the community of Efrat, giving an in-depth analysis of its different neighborhoods and other features relevant to Olim considering moving there. EPISODE #28 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration… Read more
Yigal speaks with Naftali Derovan about the extensive package of benefits offered by the Israeli government to all new Olim. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. EPISODE #26 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about moving to Israel,… Read more
Yigal speaks with Naftali Derovan about the extensive package of benefits offered by the Israeli government to all new Olim. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. EPISODE #25 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about moving to Israel,… Read more
Yigal continues with the second part of his interview with Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman, discussing living in the Gush Etzion area of Israel just south of Jerusalem. EPISODE #24 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about moving… Read more
Yigal starts off the post Pesach Homeward Bound season with the first segment of a two-part interview with Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman, this time discussing living in the Gush Etzion area of Israel just south of Jerusalem. EPISODE #23 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated… Read more
Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Employment and Education Specialist Adina Schwartz and discussed higher education and the importance of learning Hebrew. In addition, Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Post Aliyah Advisor Miriam Naiman and discussed all the ins and outs of retirement in Israel. EPISODE #22 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show… Read more
The decision is made, now what do I do? Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Pre Aliyah Department Manager, Liz Bernstein for the second of two interviews reviewing the Aliyah process from “A” to “Z”. In addition, Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman who returned to feature "Ramat Beit Shemesh" and all the… Read more
The decision is made, now what do I do? Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Pre-Aliyah Department Manager, Liz Bernstein for the first of two interviews reviewing the Aliyah process from “A” to “Z”. EPISODE #20 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal Segal, is a show dedicated to providing our listeners with inspiration and information about… Read more
Yigal hosted Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman, featuring this time around the city of Modiin. He explains why this city is so popular among new Olim. In addition, Lizi Martin, Nefesh B’Nefesh Government Advocacy & Policy Specialist, discussed the licensing process for dentists making Aliyah from North America. EPISODE #19 Listen Now!… Read more
Yigal interviews 2014 Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipient of the Non-Profit category, Founder and Chairman of Leket Israel Joseph Gitler, about his charity and the major impact it has had on Israeli society. In addition, Rachel Berger, Director of Post-Aliyah and Employment for Nefesh B’Nefesh gives an update on the Search Engine Optimization (SEO)… Read more
The Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Fairs are coming!! Yigal spoke with Marc Rosenberg, Director of Pre Aliyah for Nefesh B'Nefesh all about the Aliyah Fairs happening during the week of March 2-10 and why it is such a great idea to attend an Aliyah Fair near you. EPISODE #17 Listen Now! Homeward Bound, hosted by Yigal… Read more
Hillel Davis, a Social Studies major at Bar Ilan University shared his campus life experience with Yigal and told him all about the activities he is involved in and how he has acclimated to college life in Israel. In addition, Rachel Berger, Director of Post-Aliyah and Employment for Nefesh B’Nefesh continues her discussion with Yigal… Read more
Yigal welcomed one of the 2014 Bonei Zion Prize recipients, Lt. Nira Lee who has established herself at a very young age as an important part of the ongoing effort to maintain a working relationship with the residents of the Gaza Strip. Lt. Lee is a great example of how any individual can make an… Read more
Yigal invited Lone Soldier Program Coordinator Maya Liss to join him again this week to discuss her own personal experience as a lone soldier in the IDF and to share general information about what army service is all about in Israel. In addition, Nefesh B’Nefesh Education and Community Advisor Avi Silverman joined Yigal again -… Read more
Maya Liss, a Lone Soldier Program Coordinator for Nefesh B’Nefesh joined Yigal for this edition of Homeward Bound to tell the audience all about the Lone Soldier Program, which operates in collaboration with the Friends of the IDF (FIDF). This is a must listen for anyone considering to join the army as a lone soldier.… Read more
Ravit Greenberg, Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s “Go South” Program spoke with Yigal about the Go South program, a relatively new effort to encourage people to move to the Negev. Ravit shared her personal story of how she fell in love with the South and told Yigal all about the many advantages there are for families… Read more
Michele Kaplan-Green, Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s “Go North” Program spoke with Yigal about the Go North program, which has been hugely successful in drawing new families to the Northern part of Israel. Among the topics discussed on the show were the different cities people are making Aliyah to and how much the job market in… Read more
Yigal Segal speaks with NBN Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass about the Bonei Tzion Prize () and NBN’s recognition of Anglo Olim’s contributions to strengthening the State of Israel. Also, NBN Director of Post-Aliyah and Employment Rachel Berger discusses sales jobs for English speakers in Israel. EPISODE #9 Listen Now! Homeward Bound hosted… Read more
Yigal Segal discusses the inaugural Bonei Tzion prize (and then discusses employment in Internet marketing and writing in Israel with speaks with NBN Director of Post-Aliyah and Employment Rachel Berger. EPISODE #8 Listen Now! Homeward Bound hosted by Yigal Segal, is a new show dedicated to providing our listeners inspiration and information about moving to… Read more
Nachum and Yigal Segal discuss the Think Aliyah events in New York and Florida and their unique approach; the appropriate times of year to make Aliyah; and factors that contribute to making the Aliyah dream a reality. EPISODE #7 Listen Now! Homeward Bound hosted by Yigal Segal, is a new show dedicated to providing our… Read more
NBN Education and Community Adviser Avi Silverman providing an overview of the education system in Israel – including the schooling framework, the different school systems and who they service. EPISODE #5 Listen Now! Homeward Bound hosted by Yigal Segal, is a new show dedicated to providing our listeners inspiration and information about moving to Israel,… Read more
NBN Director of Pre-Aliyah Marc Rosenberg interviewed by Yigal Segal, discussing the Pre-Aliyah process and how Nefesh B’Nefesh operates, providing services to all North American’s interested in making Aliyah. Episode #2 Listen Now! Homeward Bound hosted by Yigal Segal, is a new show dedicated to providing our listeners inspiration and information about moving to Israel,… Read more
Homeward Bound hosted by Yigal Segal, is a new show dedicated to providing our listeners inspiration and information about moving to Israel, conveying everything they need to know in order to make their Aliyah dream a reality. From practical discussions about communities and employment to inspiring stories of Olim who have already made the move,… Read more
