immigration

Israel sees 42% drop in immigration in 2024 amid war, significant decline in opened Aliyah files

Since the beginning of the war, there has been a 19% decrease in the number of aliyah files opened worldwide compared to last year, with a total of 30,763 files opened.

Sweden offers $34,000 incentive for immigrants to return home amidst policy shift

Proponents of the policy, particularly members of the Sweden Democrats, argue that it will help ease the burden on Sweden’s social welfare system.

NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654

On Thursday, the City Council will vote on a resolution to honor both, turning Landing Day from an event marked by a few Jewish leaders into an official date on the city’s calendar.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
12/09/2024

Nearly 30,000 made aliyah since war broke out, interest in aliyah spiking abroad

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.”

Trump, Harris supporters deeply divided on issues of migration, government role

Ahead of the United States presidential elections, the Pew Research Center published a poll highlighting the different perspectives among Trump and Harris supporters.

Thank God I live in Israel: Among my own with the people I love

I look around, pray for peace, and thank God that I am living here among my own, among the people I love.

By ROBERT HERSOWITZ
26/08/2024

Christians and Jews led global migration trends, Pew study revealed

A new report covering over 270 censuses shows that Christians and Jews lead the world in migration.

UK government criticized for fueling anti-foreigner fervor following race riots

New poll finds immigration is top issue in the UK, with concerns over crime and race relations also increasing

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
18/08/2024

After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship

Israel’s Interior Ministry, which handles applications for citizenship, this month approved the bid of Yosef Kibita, who first applied in 2018.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
17/08/2024

No matter how bad the threats, this is why Jews won't flee Israel

How could I leave when my country needed me? How do I get on a plane when so many of my friends in Israel can’t because they don’t have a second passport?

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