As the resumption of the Bnei Menashe aliyah draws closer, we would like to share with you the stories of some of the new immigrants Shavei Israel will be bringing to Israel on that historic first flight from India. 

Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing short profiles - written by the Bnei Menashe themselves - here in our newsletter, on Facebook and on our website.

But behind each profile stands a real person: an individual or the head of a family who will need our support once they arrive in Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel).

For each new immigrant who fulfills his or her life-long dream of settling in the Jewish homeland, Shavei Israel must raise more than $3,000. That includes $1,200 for transportation from northeastern India and another $1,800 to cover initial absorption costs.

The timeline for the arrival of the new Bnei Menashe immigrants is very tight. The first 50 families, numbering some 250 people, are slated to come to Israel within the next three months.

We turn to you now with unprecedented urgency. Unless we can find the funding for the immigrants on this initial flight, we are in danger of having to turn them away. We cannot let this happen!

The Bnei Menashe, or "sons of Manasseh," are descendents of one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. They were expelled from Zion more than 2,700 years ago. We now have the remarkable opportunity to right this ancient injustice.

Look into the faces of these earnest Bnei Menashe families. Read their stories. Then click on the "Donate Now" button below to make your generous donation. Or call us directly and we will provide you with more details on how your help can make an incredible difference.