Kumah Links

Aliyah

Israel Aliyah Center

Instituted by the Israeli government through the Jewish Agency, the Israel Aliyah Center assists North American Jews in making Aliyah to Israel. It facilitates and processes Aliyah, and provides assistance and concessions to new immigrants. Visit this site to gain information on opening a file and beginning the process of making a life in Israel.

Israeli Ministry of Absorption

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption is responsible for providing government assistance to new immigrants and returning residents who arrive in Israel. The site provides current immigration data, contact information, and descriptions of assistance provided by the State of Israel to immigrants.

Tehilla

The voluntary movement for religious aliya - is a non political movement. Established in 1982 to assist religious olim in preparing for and adjusting to their aliya, Tehilla began providing concrete, practical assistance in the areas of employment, education and communities. Tehilla has offices in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, New York, London, Paris, Johannesburg, and Kiev.

Nefesh B'Nefesh

This organization seeks to encourage North American Aliyah by providing financial assistance to those facing fiscal difficulty making Aliyah. The site provides grant information and application forms.

Jewish Agency: Aliyah and Klitah

The Jewish Agency is the mother organization of the Israel Aliyah Center. The website provides a great deal of information on all sorts of topics pertinent to immigrants including aliyah preparation, oleh rights, jobs, housing, army, ulpan, and practical tips from and for Olim.

Jacob Richman's Aliyah Site

Jacob Richman is well known as the moderator of the Computer Jobs in Israel mailing list. His web site also features a wealth of information relating to every aspect of Aliyah, from housing to jobs to inspiring writing by olim.

OnlySimchas.com Aliyah Gallery

The popular home of Jewish simchas on the web has added a new category of simcha - Aliyah! Celebrate your aliyah with the world, and browse the gallery and see the happy faces of Jewish brothers and sisters embarking on the fulfillment of our 2000-year-old dream.

The Aliyah Radio Show

Have you been thinking about Aliyah but need some encouragement? Would hearing recent and soon-to-be olim sharing their inspirational thoughts and personal experiences help? Would listening to practical advice and discussions of the day-to-day stuff (what and how to ship? where to live? how to find work?) make it seem more real and doable? Then listen to The Aliyah Show!

Israel

Israel 613

A beautiful English/Hebrew website featuring Torah perspectives on various topics. This site has a great section on the Land of Israel, including quotes from rabbis from Talmudic times down through the last generation on the mitzvah of loving the Land of Israel and living in the Land of Israel. Also includes dozens of pdf files to English and Hebrew books, articles and essays!

Birthright Israel

Birthright provides FREE trips to Israel for Jews 18-26 years of age who have never been to Israel on an organized trip or educational program. Visit this site to sign up for KUMAH'S 10-day trip of a lifetime.

World Mizrachi

A religious Zionist organization committed to fostering a love of Israel and a love of Torah and mitzvot. The site contains online Torah study and opportunities to become more informed about important events and news in Israel.

Yavneh Olami

A politically unaffiliated International Orthodox Student Organization, which attempts to provide a Religious Zionist educational, cultural and social framework for students all over the world. They have several trips and shabbatons in which to participate.

Mearat Hamachpela - Hebron

This site is dedicated to the preservation of the city of Hebron and the Cave of Machpelah, the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah, as a Jewish city and Jewish holy site. Visit this site for information on visiting Hebron, making donations, etc.

K'Cholmim

Upon our return to Zion, we "shall be as dreamers" (hayinu k'cholmim). This site, maintained by Chicago Kumah representative David Yisrael Epstein, outlines an incredible vision for the future of the Jewish people. It is worth reading thoroughly and is updated regularly.

Israel Science and Technology Homepage

The Israel Science and Technology Homepage is the national database and directory of science and technology related sites in Israel. The site also includes sections on Jewish scientists and students in the Diaspora, as well as information on academic, commercial, governmental, Jewish, and public interests in Israel. The site was established by Israel Hanukoglu, Ph.D., Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Science Adviser from 1996-1999. There are TONS of contact information on this site for everything from Israeli banks to chief scientists to national parks. The amount of valuable information here is unbelievable.

Communities in Yesha

This site has information, pictures, and links for communities in Yesha. If you have ever considered living in Yehuda, Shamron or Azza this site is a must.

Yesha Shops

Shop in Yesha on the internet!

Merkaz Hamagshimim

A pluralist absorption center and organization whose members run the gamut from Habad to secular. They also have a very good volunteer placement program call Project Shinui for social change volunteerism.

News

Israel21c

ISRAEL21c creates, aggregates and broadly disseminates high-quality information to the American public about the Israel that exists beyond the pervasive imagery of conflict that characterizes so much of western media reporting.

The Jerusalem Post

Well-known newspaper from Israel online. Also contains some links. Sits essentially in the center of the political aisle.

Maariv

A Hebrew daily; the site is updated very quickly.

Israel National News: Arutz Sheva

Available in English, Hebrew, Russian and French, this site provides news, opinion, Arab Press Surveys and a section dedicated to Good News coming out of Israel.

Galei Tzahal

Hebrew site for Israeli army radio

Israel Insider

Israel's daily newsmagazine in English. Provides news on diplomacy, politics, and security. Excellent opinion pieces. Frequently showcases writings by Kumah Founder Yishai Fleisher.

Jerusalem News Wire

In depth Israel news coverage.

Torah

Rebshlomo.org

This website is dedicated to the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. It is filled with his philosophies, teachings, and music. There are also many transcriptions of speeches he has made.

Chabad

Chabad is an organization dedicated to Jewish outreach according to the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rabbis, the last being the late Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The site provides lots of Torah and practical Jewish observance advice, and information about the late Rebbe, including directions to his gravesite. Visit the site for everything from candlelighting times to finding a Passover seder to attend in your area.

Aish Hatorah

A vibrant, multi-faceted site speaking to Jews of all levels of observance. Jewish topics on the site include Society & Work, Spirituality, Family, Dating, Jewish Literacy, the weekly torah portion, "Ask the Rabbi" and more. This site is also the home of the popular Aish Hatorah Wall Camera, a digital camera which posts current video of the Western Wall every few minutes.

The Bat Ayin Torah Daff

The Daff is an incredible collection of the deepest Torah conveyed in the earnest language of our soul. In it are articles written by students from Bat Ayin, in any form they wish, from insightful essays, to poems, although they generally tend to revolve around the weekly parsha. Here you can find the current week's Daff and an archive of all the previous ones (missing parshiot refer to weeks that the yeshiva was not in session).

Jewish Links

Ahavat Israel - The Amazing Jewish Website!

Recommended! This site provides a great deal of discussion of Jewish views on multiple aspects of life including holidays, charity, women, gossip, and every sort of topic in between. The organization is based on the principles of ahavat Israel (love of the Jewish Nation).

Upstart Activist

This website is dedicated to helping Jewish organizations on North American college campuses.

White and Blue

P'til Tekhelet - The Association for the Promotion and Distribution of Tekhelet (the traditional blue string fringe at the ends of men's four-cornered garments). These folks have discovered the snail from which the blue dye was traditionally derived, and now provide historical and scientific information order forms for obtaining the blue fringe (tzitzit), tying it, etc.

Mimaamakim

Literary Journal of the Jewish Religious Experience

Orthodox Union

The Orthodox Union (OU) does it all - kashrut to publishing. The OU is the central coordinating agency for American and Canadian Orthodox Jewish congregations. This site is particularly good for information on keeping kosher, kosher products, and kosher certifications, though it also has Torah, science news, and more.

The Temple Institute

The Temple Institute (in Hebrew, Machon HaMikdash), founded in 1987, is a non-profit educational and religious organization located in the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. The Institute is dedicated to every aspect of the Biblical commandment to build the Holy Temple of G-d on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. The many areas of activities conducted by the Institute combine research, seminars, publications, and conferences, as well as the production of educational materials.