Nefesh Benefesh's first charter Aliya (immigration to Israel) flight of 2009 - July 7.

This is the first charter flight of new immigrants to come on Aliya to Israel in 2009. Contrary to Daily Kos assertions, Nefesh beNefesh is NOT funded by US taxpayers. New immigrants do not get free housing paid for by US taxpayers.  

 

It is not clear if Nefesh Benefesh has sent immigrants to Israel by regular flights in 2009, or how many were sent.  

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 July 2009

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

FIRST 2009 CHARTER ALIYAH FLIGHT

 

TO KICK OFF RECORD SUMMER OF 3,000 OLIM

 

Minister of Immigrant Absorption Sofa Landver and newly appointed Chairman of the Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky will welcome 232 Olim this Tuesday at Ben Gurion

 

WHO:          232 North American Olim, including Yehuda and Aviva Zuller of Staten Island, NY, who named their son Gilad in solidarity with Gilad Shalit who was captured one week prior to the baby's birth. Little Gilad Zuller just celebrated his 3rd birthday.

 

 

 

WHAT:        First of 3,000 Olim from North America and the UK arriving this summer on 15 Aliyah flights organized by Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.

 

 

 

Family and friends around the world will be able to watch a live feed of the Olim landing in Israel and follow the welcome ceremony on a dedicated online webcast, at: www.nbn.org.il/live

 

 

 

WHEN:        Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

 

7:00 AM (Registration required)

 

Photographer entrance to the tarmac is by advance registration only

 

 

 

WHERE:       Ben Gurion Airport, Terminal 1 (Gate 8, near the old arrivals hall). Plenty of parking available. Press will then proceed to the tarmac for the flight arrival. PLEASE NOTE that latecomers will NOT have access to the tarmac.

 

           

 

 

UPCOMING

 

ALIYAH FLIGHTS:   Q  August 4th Q  August 19th  Q  September 8th

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRESS REGISTRATION:

 

 Dena Wimpfheimer 054-659-7796 / dena@djwconsult.com

 

 

 

Founded in 2002, Nefesh B'Nefesh in cooperation with the Israeli government and the Jewish Agency for Israel, is dedicated to revitalizing Aliyah from North America and the UK by removing or minimizing the financial, professional, logistical and social obstacles of Aliyah. The support and comprehensive social services provided by Nefesh B'Nefesh to its 20,000 newcomers, has ensured that 98% of its Olim have remained in Israel. www.nbn.org.il