Aliyah, the Israeli equivalent of immigraton, is the name given to the legal process of obtaining citizenship and residency by moving to the State of Israel.
Aliyah (rise up) is a process available to Jews worldwide who can prove their Jewish heritage to the Israeli government.
It is one of the fundamental tenets of Zionism, and is encouraged and incentivized by the Israeli government and by organizations such as Nefesh B'Nefesh that help new olim by granting financial aid packages and guidance to ease the assimilation into Israeli culture.
While Jews immigrated at a steady rate to Israel throughout the country's history, there were few notably massive immigration waves over time, bringing in Jews from all over the world.
Joel and Alyza Mierowsky’s aliyah journey took an unexpected turn when divine providence and expert guidance led them to purchase a home in Karmei Gat.
Maor Prize celebrates eight young immigrants, honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.
Lisa Baron Haet coordinates visits from donors, writes reports and grant applications, edits newsletters, and raises awareness about the center’s work.
“Young soldiers, reservists, and volunteers from Israel and abroad came together in a way that can only be likened to messianic times.”
“If what I discovered is true and the Jewish people are the chosen people, I no longer want to be Catholic.”
While the majority of immigrants choose to establish their lives in well-known hubs, some are forging a different path, opting to build their new lives in Israel off the beaten track.
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It’s true that so many immigrants have greatly enhanced this nation. Isn’t it time to welcome them the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?
Hadas Malada-Matsree has been the recipient of many awards for her work in the health sector and her ardent social activism, especially for the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
Everyone I spoke to, regardless of where they were from, how long they lived in Israel, or if this was their first event, said the same thing: Community.
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