Are French Jews making aliyah because of antisemitism or Zionism?
French Jews are very Zionist and have strong connections to Israel, said Sion, and many have wanted to move to Israel and come to help build up the state for a long time.
Jewish Agency for Israel chairman Isaac Herzog and Keren Hayesod Chairman Sam Grundwerg pose with French immigrants as they disembark from their aliya flight.(photo credit: AVI HAYUN/KEREN HAYESOD)ByMICHAEL STARRUpdated:
