Aliyah

From Canada to Jerusalem: A Story of Conversion

In Part I of a three-part interview with Arutz Sheva, the coauthor of Spark Ignited discusses her journey from New Brunswick to Jerusalem.

Israel Still Learning How Deal With Immigrants, Says Activist

After 67 years, Israel has still not learned how to deal with immigrants, but things are changing, a long-time activist said.

Jewish Agency Rising to the Challenge of Ukrainian Aliyah

The Jewish Agency is taking part in an enormous humanitarian operation and overseeing a major increase in Jewish Olim to Israel

110 Ukrainian Jewish Refugees Make Aliyah to Israel

Husband of Irina Shelkayeba, killed in a rebel rocket attack, among the new olim who arrived Tuesday.

Meet the 'Soon-to-Be Israelis'

Why do US Jews make aliyah? Will the elections change their decision? Arutz Sheva meets some prospective olim to find out that and more.

Election Season: Jews Choose Israel in Times Square

Arutz Sheva was on hand as NBN aliyah mega event attracts record 1,200 American Jews getting ready to immigrate back home to Israel.

Waking to the Call: Aliyah to Eretz Yisrael

Conversion Authority Visits with Bnei Menashe Immigrants

660 members of the Indian Bnei Menashe tribe immigrated to Israel in 2014, where they will undergo conversion by Israel's Chief Rabbinate.

Thinking of Moving to Israel? Come to NBN's Aliyah Fair

NBN launches new series of fairs in North America to give Jews the tools they need to come home from the exile.

Under the Radar, Shavei Israel Has Brought Back Thousands

The organization has literally facilitated the return of thousands of people to Judaism around the world and is still seeing more demand.

Ramah Me’al Kulam – One Level above All Others

Ramat Givat Ze'ev, new neighborhood planned for Jerusalem, will set a new bar for luxury in Israel.

Israel’s Health Ministry is Deterring French Aliyah

Many French medical professionals cannot receive licenses in Israel, yet quick fixes to correct the problem have been delayed for years.

Interview

'There is No Future for Jews in Western Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky urges gov't to invest more money in Aliyah, ahead of expected 15,000 new immigrants in 2015.

German Chancellor Joins European Calls for Jews to Stay

Angela Merkel says Germany 'glad and grateful' for its Jewish community, vows to ensure their safety, after Netanyahu call for mass aliyah.

Iran-Backed Houthis Make Life Difficult for Last Jews of Yemen

Life for the few Jews who remain in Yemen is becoming intolerable, witnesses who escaped to Israel testify.

Interview

Former Chief Rabbi: Copenhagen Attacks 'Not a Surprise'

Rabbi Bent Lexner, former Chief Rabbi of Denmark, tells Arutz Sheva why Denmark has been on 'high alert' for some time.

Netanyahu: European Jews - Come Home to Israel

In wake of attack on Danish synagogue, Prime Minister calls on European Jews to 'come home' to Israel, now, before things get worse.

French Exodus Underway: Record Numbers Attend Aliyah Fairs

Thousands of Jews flock to Israel opportunities fairs throughout France, leaving organizers stunned: 'we couldn't believe our eyes.'

PM: Herzog's First Move - Giving Away Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the Labor Party/Zionist Camp would make negotiating away Jerusalem one of their first priorities

Netanyahu Appeals to Anglos Before Elections

Prime Minister meets with English-speaking immigrants and community leaders, pushes Likud victory for a stable government.

'Soldiers Go Home and Hug Their Moms, But I Can't'

Seven months after aliyah, Meir Ginsburg explains to Arutz Sheva how he fell in love with Israel and decided to be an infantry soldier.

Netanyahu: Can Jews Everywhere Say 'Je suis Juif'?

Only in Israel can Jews say 'I am a Jew' securely, PM says at Taglit event in wake of Paris attacks, in a call for aliyah.

'Leftists have Forgotten What Zionism Is'

MK Shuli Muallem lashes out at statements by leftists leaders against calls for aliyah from France.

Supermarket Manager 'Can No Longer Remain in Paris'

Brother of Hyper Casher manager and terror victim, Patrice Oalid, tells German newspaper Patrice plans to make aliyah after recovering.

Aiding Aliyah: French Rabbis to Be Recognized in Israel

Religions Ministry wants to make it easier for rabbis to make aliyah – along with their congregations.

French Jews Mob Paris Aliyah Fair

Hundreds of French Jews showed up at an Aliyah Fair held by the Jewish Agency Sunday, after a harrowing week of terror.

To leave, or to stay?

Israeli, French Leaders Divided on Right Place for France's Jews

While Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Jews to 'come home to Israel,' French leaders argue security will be ramped up to protect them.

Sharansky: Europe Must Be as Concerned as We Are

On his way to attend mass rally in Paris, Natan Sharansky shares his thoughts on Jews' security in Europe and immigration to Israel.

'French Aliyah Will Double in 2015'

Rabbi Moshe Sabag estimates that 14 or 15 thousand French Jews will immigrate to Israel as a result of recent terror attacks.

Netanyahu Speaks with Freed Hostage about Jewish Man's Heroism

Celine Charki 'told me about the terrorist's unfathomable cruelty and the heroism of a Jewish youth who tried to take his gun.'

Netanyahu Calls on French Jews: Come Home to Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu says the world needs to 'come to its senses; MKs call for emergency aliyah of French Jews.

Founder of French Anti-Semitism Watchdog Will Make Aliyah

The founder of National Bureau for Vigilance Against Anti-Semitism, Sammy Ghozlan, will immigrate to Israel in what he calls 'a message.

Aliyah Figures at Highest in a Decade; France Leads the Way

26,500 new immigrants in 2014 with France leading for first time ever, and Ukraine immigration up by 190%, as aliyah continues to flourish.

7% Rise in North American Aliyah as Last Olim of 2014 Arrive

Last 60 olim (immigrants) with Nefesh B'Nefesh touch down as record year comes to a close, despite Hamas's summer terror war.

Meet the Subbotniks - from Russia to Israel

Group of Russian Jews who kept their love for Shabbat, Judaism slowly making its way to Israel.

Jewish Refugees from Ukraine Immigrate to Israel

226 new Ukrainian immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport Monday afternoon; greeted by celebratory ceremony.

1,100 French Jewish Teens Celebrate Hannukah in Jerusalem

Large-scale high school trip part of Jewish Agency efforts to increase French Aliyah (immigration).

Meet David: Father of the First Israeli Superhero

David Herman immigrated to Israel nearly half a century ago years ago - and created the first Hebrew-speaking superhero.

Watch: Potential Olim Flock Immigration Events

Aliyah organization Nefesh B’Nefesh, recently held the Impact Israel conferences, informing on work and study options in Israel.

Cabinet Approves Law to Ease Immigrant Integration to Work Force

Netanyahu and Landver's plan to ease integration of new immigrants into labor market is approved in Cabinet meeting.

How do You Market Aliyah?

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Oded Feuer Director of "Habayta", the Aliya Promotion Unit, at the World Zionist Organization

Fifty Bnei Menashe Make Aliyah from India to Israel

Total number of Bnei Menashe to make Aliyah in 2014 reaches record 500; organizers hail 'modern-day miracle' in bringing immigrants home.

Israeli Emigration at Lowest Ever Despite Berlin Protest

Despite claims of 9,300 Israelis wanting to leave for Berlin, figures reveal emigration rapidly shrinking - 2012 figures lowest in history.

Jewish Home Party Launches New Forum for English-Speakers

Effort part of party's drive to expand appeal among Israel's sizable - and ideological - Anglo population.

Ahead of New Year, Aliyah Hits 5-Year High

24,800 new immigrants arrived in Israel in the Jewish year 5774 – more of them from France than any other country.

Watch: 'Lost Tribe' Visits Israeli Holy Sites for First Time

Dozens of olim from the Bnei Menashe tribe in northern India tour Israel's holy places for the first time in their lives.

A Vile Europe Abandons the Jews - Again

France Leads World Aliyah For the First Time Ever

Amid 'climate of anti-Semitism that is losing its taboo,' Jewish Agency notes France is currently leading world in immigration to Israel.

French Aliyah to Israel: Not Just Anti-Semitism

Rabbi Eliyahu's 'historic Jewish graph' shows which of two generous European Jewish barons made the better investment in the Jewish People.

Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

The World Zionist Organization holds a special aliyah fair for French tourists wishing to move to Israel.

MKs, President Rivlin Attend Aliyah Ceremony for 338 Olim

Despite war in Gaza, North American immigrants land in Israel to start a new life; 108 to enlist in the IDF.

Right of Return Extended to Gay Couples

Interior Minister rules that Jews in same-sex marriages can immigrate to Israel - even with a non-Jewish partner.

Watch Live: 338 Jews Come Home

Join the live webcast from the Ben Gurion airport as hundreds of new immigrants arrive on the 2nd Nefesh B'Nefesh summer flight.

Mega-Event for Anglo Olim to Host Southern Israeli Businesses

Yearly 'Event for the Anglo Community in Israel' to host several businesses from the embattled south in show of solidarity.

American Aliyah: Joining Judaism and Israel Under Fire

Undeterred by Hamas rocket fire, recently converted Malachi and Tanya Ben-Yehuda immigrate to the south at 'best time to come.'

Don't Miss the Boat

Undeterred by Rockets, 400 French Jews to Make Aliyah Today

Jewish Agency notes record figures in French aliyah still on track despite rocket attacks; many choosing to live in southern Israel.

As Rockets Fall, 900 New Immigrants Arrive in Israel

By the end of the week, some 900 new immigrants will have arrived in Israel since Operation Defenive Edge began.

Jewish Agency: 'Dramatic' Rise in French, Ukraine Aliyah

By the end of the year, the Jewish Agency says, fully 1% of French Jews will have made aliyah.

Shlach: The Power of the Land