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.
Despite the ongoing war and lack of safety, a new wave of Jews from the US and France choose to make aliyah, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the State of Israel.
The Aliyah and Integration Ministry reported that in the last decade, 602 women named Ruth and Naomi have made aliyah to Israel, reflecting cultural and historical connections.
Belong is the first-ever private company promoting immigration to Israel. Now, It is more essential than ever to bridge the gap between Jews worldwide and their homeland.
A conversation on the future of Immigration to Israel with Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Executive Director, Nefesh B’Nefesh and Avichai Kahana, Director General, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
At the Table: The buildings on Tzvi Noyman and Hashofet Chaim Cohen streets are more than just pleasant domiciles. They have become something of a retiree summer camp.
Though Sarah was originally named Barbara, her mother told her later that she would have preferred the name Sarah or Rebecca, and so upon conversion, she chose Sarah.
"I have been seeing a strengthening of people’s Zionism since October 7. People are prouder than ever to be Zionists and looking to come to Israel and to help the Jewish homeland."
Eilon Gilad, CEO of Belong, spoke at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2024.
Your aliyah is not only a physical, geographical transition, it is in fact joining the Jewish people’s historical and national journey toward building a strong, safe, and prosperous home.
In anticipation of a large influx of Jews from all over the world, a major change must be made in the administration of the Law of Return.
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