Aliyah

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

First Batch of 250 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

First group of Bnei Menashe land in Israel from northeastern India; more than 200 to follow.

French Aliyah Skyrocketing Amid Growing Anti-Semitism

Jewish Agency official estimates up to 5,000 French citizens leaving for Israel in 2014 - a new record.

Aliyah from Ukraine Spikes

A total of 762 Jews from Ukraine arrived in Israel in the first four months of the year, compared to 315 in the first quarter of 2013.

European Jewry is Doing What Hitler Couldn't

312% Rise in French Aliyah in First Months of 2014

Amid rising anti-Semitism, more French Jews are interested in studying in and moving to Israel than ever before.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Minister Tells Rabbis 'Leave Europe Or Disappear'

Ben-Dahan tells European rabbis at conference intermarriage in Israel under a thousandth, in Europe figure is 80%.

Knesset Proposes Aliyah Holiday Bill

Proposal for 'Yom Haaliyah' introduced as national celebration of Jewish immigration, enshrining core principle of Aliyah.

Aliyah Event Draws Hopes for The Future

Arutz Sheva interviews participants in this week's Nefesh B'Nefesh event to ask: what draws you to move to the Jewish homeland?

More than 1,000 Attend Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Event in New York

More than 1,000 attend the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Mega event in Times Square, part of a week of Aliyah Fairs in seven major cities.

Push to Shorten IDF Service for New Immigrants

Committee discusses 'fast track' for IDF service for new immigrants in light of program to bring French Jews to Israel en masse.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Seminars Planned for 7 North American Cities

'Aliyah Fairs' to feature workshops on common Aliyah issues, meetings with representatives from plethora of organizations.

US Dentists Take Licensing Exam For Aliyah

Record number of dentists take exam to expedite entry to Israeli job market after aliyah, in new Nefesh B'Nefesh initiative.

Mistaken stats corrected

3,504 New North American Immigrants to Israel in 2013

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption corrects error in calculations - and declares that North American Aliyah is actually rising.

Pro-Israel Conference Says 'No' to French Anti-Semitism

JNF/KKL sponsors conference responding to escalating anti-Semitism in France presenting options for mass French Aliyah.

Keeping it Kosher on Master Chef

Arutz Sheva interviews Rabbi Josh Steele, a religiously observant UK immigrant on Master Chef - who is spreading a beautiful message.

Wife of Knesset Speaker Edelstein Passes Away

Tatiana Edelstein, aliyah activist, Hebrew teacher and engineer, passes away at 63 from serious illness.

Video Campaign Target Yiddish Hareidi Aliyah

YouTube campaign by World Mizrachi movement, initiated by Jeremy Gimpel, calls on hareidi to immigrate to Israel - in Yiddish.

Families Reunited as Members of 'Lost Tribe' Arrive in Israel

Bnei Menashe aliyah continues as organizers hail 'ingathering of the Exiles'; grandfather meets 13 grandchildren for the first time.

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

Nationalist Aryeh King distributes thousands of fliers to Muslim residents of the capital, explains Torah directives.

Aliyah Levels Up: 19,200 New Immigrants in 2013

Statistics reveal immigration to Israel is on the rise. Overall increase at 7% since 2012.

Pictures: 38 Members of 'Lost Tribe' Make Aliyah From India

'Historic' flight of Bnei Menashe landed in Ben Gurion yesterday amid tears and celebrations.

Government to Encourage Greater French Aliyah

Three-pronged program to encourage mass aliyah of Jews from France. Focus on housing, jobs, education.

Spotlight: From Iran to the IDF

Until 18 months ago, S. lived in her Iranian Jewish community and dreamed of making Aliyah. Now, she is serving in Israel's Border Police.

New Plan Aims to Bring Olim, Returning Israelis to Periphery

Scheme will help will the absorption of families of returning Israelis and new immigrants to areas in northern and southern Israel.

NBN Aliyah Conference Targets Medical Professionals

NBN conference in NY provides aliyah info to students and professionals, special seminar to expedite licensing for medical professionals.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Brings Olim All Year Round

Nefesh B’Nefesh is well-known for its summer flights, but the organization brings olim all year long. The latest group arrived on Tuesday.

Young Turkish Jews Flee Growing Anti-Semitism

Senior member of Israel's Turkish Jewish community says Islamist AKP party fanning the flames of hatred.

Government Approves New Aliyah for Indian 'Lost Jews'

The Shavei Israel organization, which assists “lost Jews,” will be allowed to bring 899 Bnei Menashe Jews from India to Israel.

A New Dating Site For People Already In Love With Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh and SawYouAtSinai team up to produce a dating site to connect aliyah-minded singles.

Anticipation Mounting for Ramat Givat Zeev Sales Event in U.S.

For the first time, all professionals involved in the project will be in the United States to help buyers select and design their new homes.

Moving without Packing: Guided Aliyah

Each year, around 1,000 people of all backgrounds already in Israel make aliyah via Nefesh B'Nefesh's "Guided Aliyah" program.

Hundreds Land in ‘Final’ Ethiopian Aliyah

Thousands protest for more aliyah of "Falashmura" Ethiopians as"‘final" flight touches down; Yesh Atid MK is on their side.

German Neo-Nazis Protest 'Political Refugee Center'

Neo-Nazi and anti-immigration groups clash with counter-protesters, bringing issue to the fore in the run-up to elections.

Customs Prevent Oleh From Smuggling Illegal Knives and Alcohol

55-year-old American who recently moved to Israel was suspected this week of smuggling 82 commando knives and several bottles of alcohol.

It's All About the Color: New Olim Get Tips for Their New Homes

Ruth Nachshon, interior architect and designer, gives olim (new immigrants) tips on how to design their new Israeli home.

Young Couple Making Aliyah from Pittsburgh Wins $10,000

The Nefesh B'Nefesh organization encouraged young American couples to share their aliyah dreams and enter the "Wedding Gift Challenge".

Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel

In a secret and complex operation, the Jewish Agency brought a group of 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel.

New Immigrants Ready to Open a New Chapter

Aliyah means "A lot of push-ups, a lot of sit-ups and a lot of running,” exuberant new immigrants tell Arutz Sheva.

Soldier Olim Told: 'Israel Salutes You!'

“After two months in the IDF you will feel that you were born here in Israel,” assures JNF Head.

Live Video: The Soon-to-be IDF Soldiers Arrive

Watch live stream from Ben Gurion Airport as the 2nd summer flight of Nefesh B'Nefesh arrives and the Olim are greeted to Israel.

Jerusalem and Binyamin are 'Booming', Says Real Estate Agent

Real estate agent Shlomo Ben-Zaken: Buying homes in Jerusalem and Binyamin is "the best investment in the world."