aliyah

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.

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  Akiva Tuttle with wife, Bonnie, in Acre.

Akiva Tuttle: Raised in Alaska, revealed in Romania, residing in Israel

After a lifetime odyssey of traveling from Alaska to Romania, to Wisconsin to Israel, Akiva Tuttle's journey to Judaism and aliyah is one for the ages.

 MICHAEL AND his wife, Ruth Gan Kagan (couple at R on couch), with their children and grandchildren.

Michael Kagan: Israel's playwright, documentarian, poet, scientist, and more

Michael Kagan played a role in transforming the state through his varied ventures as a scientist, entrepreneur, poet, documentarian, playwright, teacher, and more.

  An illustrative photo of elephants.

'Places We Left Behind': Commitment and true love conquer all

Although an interesting read overall, Places We Left Behind would resonate deeply with olim, who have all left places behind.

18/11/2024
 Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founders, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart; Minister of Aliyah and Integrati

Nefesh B’Nefesh to hold MedEx event for West Coast physicians and medical Professionals

The event, led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency, will tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel.

  During her time at Florida Southern College, Ava was both Vice President of her sorority and Presi

From Florida to Israel: Ava Dahan finds purpose teaching English amid conflict

After facing discrimination in college, Ava Dahan joins Masa Israel to support and connect with students impacted by recent events in southern Israel.

Israel must seize historic opportunity to welcome one million olim in 2025

In the early 1990s, the unprecedented wave of aliyah followed the fall of the USSR. A million olim came to Israel and ensured that the country would keep growing.

By IDAN TENDLER
14/11/2024

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new Tel Aviv center to assist olim, lone soldiers

Located in Azrieli Tower, the expansion will serve as a space for programming for NBN to continue helping Jews worldwide make Aliyah and adjust to life in Israel. 

The last Afghan Jew lands in Israel in surprise family visit

Simantov, 65, speaks very little Hebrew, though he is fluent in Persian, and is expected to need considerable assistance to adjust to life in Israel.

By AVICHAI HAIM
12/11/2024

Only 59% of Jewish Israelis ok with non-halachic olim in kids' classrooms - poll

The study, a yearly index meant to measure Israeli attitudes towards immigrants, also found that olim may face significant glass ceilings in the workplace.

11/11/2024
 Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, at The Jerusalem Post's "Coming Home."

Nefesh B’Nefesh head: Aliyah inquiries increased by 90% in first weeks after Oct. 7

Aliyah expert says spike in Diaspora support for Israel is unprecedented

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