Aliyah

'We won't be able to handle coming immigration wave'

Knesset committee warns that following spate of budget cuts, Israel won't be able to handle expected wave of immigration.

Jewish educator who made Aliyah: 'It was always on my mind'

Rabbi Berman, principal of a modern Orthodox school in Michigan, made Aliyah 2 days ago after '40 years of planning.'

Moving to Israel has never been easier - but don't wait

Coronavirus crisis, US protests and European instability. No need to look for reasons to immigrate to Israel.

The Israeli government's campaign to 'Save Diaspora Jewry'

The new global strategy is 6 brightly-colored band aids, intended to rescue a patient in the last stages of cardiac arrest. Shred it. Op-ed.

Aliya: Running away or becoming what you can be?

Israel is not a place to escape or run to, although it can be that as well. Israel is a place to step up into higher purpose and meaning.

50 reasons to make Aliyah

From getting closer to G-d to the thriving economy, excellent medical care and the availability of bagels-what more can you ask? Come home.

Get the Aliyah APP

The writer has just the APP you need to make your aliyah a success. And he is looking for a name for it. Read on.

Complex questions:

Is Aliyah for everyone?

Another riveting interview with author Tzvi Fishman: 'Either the Jewish State is a refuge for all Jews, or it isn’t.'

Nefesh B’Nefesh sees steep rise in Aliyah applications

1195 North Americans began Aliyah process in June 2020, three times the number of Aliyah applications which were opened in June of 2019.

The Great Call

Come now! If there is a new outburst of COVID-19 flights may be reduced. Rabbis and activists in Israel sign a letter to Jewish leaders.

Over 900 immigration applications in under a month

Israel immigration group Nefesh B’Nefesh reports highest number of applications since its founding.

An open letter to Rabbi Zachariah Wallerstein

It seems we need reminders that no matter how sweet exile, galut, seems, it is not our home. BLM provided them. Don't wait, come now. Op-ed.

Our Inheritance

One can inherit something and not use it, but in this case, Hashem commands us to possess the land in our hearts and then with our actions.

50 ways to leave America

Ask yourself, "How can I live my most Jewish best?" Opinion.

Israel readies for post-virus wave of Jewish immigration

Israel gears up for mass wave of immigration, fueled by coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn created by government lockdowns.

Coronavirus patient boards plane to Israel

New immigrant receives lab results confirming coronavirus from US lab - after arriving in Israel.

Watch: Rabbi Wallerstein calls on US Jews to make Aliyah

Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein, founder of Ateres Naava Seminary in Brooklyn, says living in America is 'not for us' anymore.

51 immigrants arrive in Israel on group Nefesh B'Nefesh flight

51 Olim land at Ben Gurion Airport Tuesday morning amidst an unprecedented spike in Aliyah interest.

The prison parable and the goldene medina

The inmates were so comfortable in prison that they refused to leave when the walls came down. What is the parable telling us?

The Diaspora in crisis: Instead of preaching, embrace

Show genuine interest in welfare of our brothers across the sea. Offer attractive options for comfortably acculturating to life in Israel.

Don't run away

Every Jew outside Israel should begin preparations to come home as soon as possible, but not because of riots, looting or Covid-19. Op-ed

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, 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.'