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Nefesh B'Nefesh ((ヘブライ語:נפש בנפש), lit. Soul by soul), or Jewish Souls United, is a nonprofit organization that promotes, encourages and facilitates Aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel) from North America and the United Kingdom.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=NBN Mission Statement )〕 The organization aims to remove or minimize the financial, professional, logistical, and social obstacles that potential Olim face. Nefesh B'Nefesh works in close cooperation with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Government of Israel and major Jewish organizations across all denominations and assists people of all ages in the Pre and Post-Aliyah process, offering resources such as financial aid, employment guidance and networking, assistance navigating the Israeli system, social guidance and counseling. Since 2002, Nefesh B'Nefesh brought over 45,000 Olim to Israel.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Statistics )〕 ==History== Nefesh B'Nefesh was originally conceived by Rabbi Yehoshua Fass after a family member was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel on March 28, 2001. Realizing that there were many people who wanted to immigrate to Israel but were concerned about certain obstacles, Rabbi Fass and Florida businessman and philanthropist Tony Gelbart decided to create an organization which would try to make it easier for American Jews to make Aliyah.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.kolhamevaser.com/2013/05/an-interview-with-rabbi-yehoshua-fass/ )〕 In the summer of 2002, Nefesh B'Nefesh organized its first chartered Aliyah flight. In November 2005, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon authorized government funding for Nefesh B'Nefesh on a trial basis.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.jta.org/2006/10/02/archive/highlights-of-jewish-news-5766-september-2005 )〕 In May 2006, in response to numerous requests from British Jews interested in Aliyah, services were expanded to also include the UK.〔 In December 2006, Nefesh B'Nefesh brought its 10,000th Oleh. In January 2008, Nefesh B'Nefesh, in conjunction with Legacy Heritage Fund, announced provision of significant fellowship grants for physicians making Aliyah in order to help counteract a projected shortage of physicians in Israel.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://israeljewishnews.blogspot.com/2008/01/nefesh-bnefesh-and-legacy-heritage-fund.html )〕 In March 2008, with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, a Knesset "Lobby for the Encouragement for Aliya from the West" was established. The lobby aims to raise awareness of the unique needs of western Olim and further remove obstacles that they may face during the initial stages of their acclimation. In August 2008, the Jewish Agency for Israel and Nefesh B'Nefesh created a "one-stop shop" designed to streamline the Aliyah process and make it easier for Olim. Under the new "collaborative venture" Nefesh B'Nefesh are the primary source responsible for marketing and promoting the concept of Aliyah to Jews in North America. Jewish Agency is responsible for the Aliyah eligibility process with the appropriate authorities in Israel. In September 2008, the Israeli government officially recognized Nefesh B'Nefesh in a decision designed to enhance Aliyah from Western countries. In December 2008, Nefesh B'Nefesh in cooperation with the Israeli government and the Jewish Agency, and with the support of the Russell Berrie Foundation launched the "Go North" initiative. The initiative present prospective immigrants with an unprecedented benefits package to help new Olim move to Northern Israel. In 2009, oil tycoon Guma Aguiar donated $8million to the organization. In September 2009, Erez Halfon became Vice Chairman of Nefesh B'Nefesh. Prior to joining the organization, he served as Director General of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption from 2006 to 2008.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/37153/erez-halfon-joins-nefesh-bnefesh.html )〕 In February 2010, the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee agreed to intensify their partnerships with Nefesh B'Nefesh. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nefesh B'Nefesh」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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