Aliyah

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.

'American Jews need to feel we're there for them'

'Instead of focusing on getting them to come live here, we need to make it easier for them to stay,' rabbi says.

A plague of human locusts

Life in the US may change drastically for young adults in the wake off local law enforcement's failure to deal effectively with the riots.

Immigration to Israel expected to double in 2020

Coronavirus pandemic likely to drive up number of people immigrating to Israel, with 50,000 expected to immigrate in 2020.

The God of Israel's Hand in nature and history

Is He punishing those who most oppressed the Jewish people, throughout the ages?

Waiting for you to come home

The Jews are only trustees for God. All the Jews. Even those who have yet to make Aliya, and come to receive their rightful inheritance.

Spiritual aliya

At Mount Sinai, Heaven touched the Earth. When we returned to the land of Israel, the Earth reached up to touch the Heavens.

What's First-Messiah or Aliya?

What's First - Messiah or Aliya? (Behar 2020)

This video discovers the answer to the centuries-old question: Will Redemption come miraculously or by natural means?

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Author explains Aliyah hard-sell in explosive interview

Prolific writer Tzvi Fishman talks to Arutz Sheva about his aggressive Aliyah initiative, Jewish leadership, and future plans.

The obligation to immigrate to Israel

Once, living in Israel involved existential and economic danger, so it was not obligatory, but nowadays the mitzvah obligates every Jew.

Will Anti-Semitism and COVID-19 be enough?

I perceive elements out there that can do the job of encouraging Jews to return home much more efficiently, effectively, and quickly than I.

"It's a total miracle that I'm here'

New immigrant Ayelet Mintz, who arrived in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic, tells about her flight and unforgettable experience.

Aliyah interest surges 50% amid coronavirus pandemic

Aliyah Continues: 18 new immigrants arrive in Israel on Nefesh B’Nefesh group flight despite coronavirus closures.

Response to op-ed "Jewish leaders are failing our youth"

What is G-d's Area Code?

What is G-d's Area Code? (Acharei Mot 2020)

Based on Ramban's commentary, Baruch Gordon proves that G-d is a local phone call from Israel.

Despite coronavirus: Jews from Ukraine will make Aliyah

Despite the restrictions on flights and the curfew, nine new olim from Ukraine will land in Israel on Monday morning.

Why the Israeli attitude toward American Jews isn't very Jewish

Trump to suspend immigration to the US

Citing threat from coronavirus epidemic and job market woes, President Trump announces plans to temporarily freeze immigration to the US.

The Aliya Apocalypse is coming

Dear Diaspora Rabbis

Haredi aliyah initiative releases first edition of new booklet

Eretz Chemdah releases first edition of perspectives, experiences, and tips from haredi English-speakers living in Eretz Yisrael.

Overcoming hurdles, 31 Brazilian Jews immigrate to Israel

After several canceled flights, 31 Brazilian Jews zigzag their way to new homes in Israel.

Living in Diaspora - Idolatry?

How is Living in the Diaspora Idolatry? (Vayakhel)

Baruch Gordon examines two rectifications of idolatry: Shabbat and the Land of Israel.

24 people make aliyah, go directly into quarantine

24 new olim arrive on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight despite coronavirus crisis, go straight into 2-week isolation.

We sure picked a great time to make aliyah - now

Making Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic

These are uncertain times. The Jewish Agency for Israel is here to guide you through your Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic.

Could I be responsible for Israel's destruction?

Coronavirus and the Jewish problem

Search and Rescue Unit Commander urges Diaspora Jews to Aliyah

Israel Dog Unit Commander Yekutiel Ben Yakov urges all Jews to come home to Israel now.

A new reality - is it time to move to Israel?

The Diasporavirus

Letter from a confused Jew

An open letter to Jason Greenblatt

Chief Rabbi: 'There are two types of Aliyah'

Chief Rabbi exceptionally publishes video explaining: 'There are those who aren't Jews and even develop anti-Semitic feelings.'

Bridge over troubled waters

Return to Israel When Possible

Parshat Vayigash: Return to Israel the moment it's possible

This short video captures the connection between the Land of Israel and the weekly Torah reading.

Nefesh B’Nefesh ends decade with over 36,000 Olim

More than 60,000 immigrants from North America move to Israel via Nefesh B'Nefesh since its inception, including 36,000 in 2010s.

The only way to protect American and European Jews

Aliyah org deplores allegation most immigrants not Jewish

'Anyone at all familiar with aliyah from North America knows it unfathomable that 70% of them not considered Jewish according to halakha.'

Message to visitng French students: Move to Israel

Project brining young Jewish French students to visit Israel focused this year on the value of immigrating to Israel

Are only 14% of new immigrants to Israel Jewish?

According to new report, 6 out of 7 immigrants over past 8 years are not Jewish. Interior Ministry: Data in report is not accurate

A quarter of a million immigrants in a single decade

Over a quarter of a million immigrants, hailing from over 150 countries, made Israel their home this past decade.

25% of Russian immigrants to Israel leave after getting passport

1/4 of Russian immigrants to Israel return to Russia almost immediately after immigrating - apparently only interested in Israeli passport.

Immigration to Israel on the rise

Number of immigrants moving to Israel in 2019 poised to top last year's figures. 3.3 million people have immigrated to Israel since 1948.

Why they made Aliyah

Over 1 quarter of Shapell’s/Darche Noam alumni have made Aliyah, reflecting diversity of Orthodox Judaism.

Haredi aliyah initiative blossoms into movement

Naava Kodesh establishes network to facilitate aliyah for English-speaking haredi community, focusing on networking and community

So glad I’m raising my kids in Israel. Here’s why.

Watch: Mother surprises soldier son

Logan Brenner made Aliyah to Israel from the US to enlist in the IDF. At ceremony concluding 8-month course he was surprised by his mother.

Edelstein awarded medal for 100th anniversary of Third Aliyah

Jewish Confederation of Ukraine presents medal to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Why be a Half-Believer?

Hundreds celebrate and commemorate Aliyah Day

World Likud Chairman Yaakov Hagoel: 'I am proud that you came to raise your children and grandchildren in Israel'

Will the 'Lost Jews' make Aliyah?

The discovery of 'Lost Jews' and hidden Jewish communities raises the question: Will they make Aliyah?

Physicians' Aliyah: Doctors move to strengthen Israeli medicine

60 physicians make mass-Aliyah to strengthen Israel's healthcare system.

Occupied Europe (OE) against Jewish occupation of Israel

The Aliyah team asks how crazy can Europeans get, and particularly Jews living there?

How to deal with the misguided Jews who discourage Aliyah

Those self-hating, misguided Jews who discourage Aliyah and speak out against Israel fact warp the basic precepts of Torah.

The betrayal of Benjamin Netanyahu

Exile or Aliyah? – That is the question

How to deal with Jews who discourage Aliyah

Those self-hating, misguided Jews who discourage Aliyah and speak out against Israel warp the basic precepts of Torah.

Immigration to Israel up 28% in 2019

Fueled by large number of Russian immigrants moving to Israel, immigration rate surges in 2019.