Aliyah, the Israeli equivalent of immigraton, is the name given to the legal process of obtaining citizenship and residency by moving to the State of Israel.
Aliyah (rise up) is a process available to Jews worldwide who can prove their Jewish heritage to the Israeli government.
It is one of the fundamental tenets of Zionism, and is encouraged and incentivized by the Israeli government and by organizations such as Nefesh B'Nefesh that help new olim by granting financial aid packages and guidance to ease the assimilation into Israeli culture.
While Jews immigrated at a steady rate to Israel throughout the country's history, there were few notably massive immigration waves over time, bringing in Jews from all over the world.
Born in Moscow, Yair Esterkin immigrated to Israel at 17, feeling an immediate connection with his new homeland.
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Masa is the leading organization bringing young Jewish adults from around the world to participate in immersive programming in Israel.
A Real Estate Media event, in collaboration with Leumi Mortgages, brought together ministers and industry leaders to discuss whether Israel is prepared for the influx of Jews expected to immigrate.
Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer (RZP) said the “growing desire to make aliyah right now may lead to tens of thousands of olim in the coming years.”
How did a mandolin-playing Yemenite maiden convince a motorcycling, marathon-running musician from Middlesbrough to move back with her to Israel?
Over 100 English-speaking women entrepreneurs in Israel gathered at a HER Tel Aviv and Kehila event to network and find support amidst heightened anxiety since October 7th.
A report for this week's Real Estate Conference shows a sharp rise in immigration to Israel from Western countries since October 7. Is the country ready to absorb tens of thousands of new immigrants?
I look around, pray for peace, and thank God that I am living here among my own, among the people I love.
Dr. David Gryn: “I feel satisfaction living here, raising my family and seeing my family thrive here. There is a sense of eternal continuity.”
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