Aliyah

Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year

Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.
Protesters wave flags and hold placards during a demonstration organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London on October 9, 2025 to mark one week since the attack on a synagogue in Manchester; illustrative.

US considering offering British Jews asylum amid rising antisemitism, Trump's UK-born lawyer says

 Shira Sedek Ben-Zekhariah arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 26, 2025.

Aliyah: A wedding postponed, a dream fulfilled

South African Jews, aged 60 and over, recently arrived via a Jewish Agency aliyah project, meet at Telfed - South African Zionist Federation in Raanana.

Homeward bound: Why South African Jews are making aliyah to Israel now - opinion


Mordechai Frizis: Israel advocate to Greek public

This transplanted Greek rabbi intends to continue his hasbara efforts on behalf of Israel.

RABBI MORDECHAI FRIZIS

Thirty-two Holocaust survivors, refugees, victims of persecution immigrated to Israel this year

The data by the Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority takes into account the time period of immigration from the beginning of the year until its publication.

Holocaust survivors celebrate their bar mitzvah at the Western Wall, January 2020

Parashat Lech Lecha: The call of aliyah

From Yemenite Jews in Operation Magic Carpet to Soviet refuseniks, Ethiopian families, and Bnei Menashe from India, Isaiah’s vision has been realized in our own time.

An illustrative image of Jews making aliyah to Israel.

Olim gather to celebrate Aliyah Day 2025

The evening captured both the diversity of Israel’s communities and the deep sense of purpose shared by olim from various countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

The event's organizers dance together.

The state of aliyah: What immigration to Israel looks like in 2025

Since October 2023, the number of new immigrants to Israel has swelled to 53,765, reflecting the growing desire of Jews from all over the world to make aliyah despite the war.

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 25, 2025.

MedEx Launches in Australia with First-Ever Events in Sydney and Melbourne

Over 100 Physicians Attend MedEx Australia Events as Israel Expands Global Effort to Recruit Medical Professionals

Medex launches in Australia with first-ever events in Sydney

Making Aliyah on Aliyah Day: Sisters from New Jersey begin their next chapter in Israel

Barri and Susan Rifkin made their dream a reality and discovered their arrival in Israel coincided with the national day honoring Aliyah.

Susan and Barri Rifkin

Feeling at home with Habayta: the Israeli organization helping Olim build their new lives

As the war ends, Israel faces a new wave of Aliyah,” says Netanel Rotenberg, Co-CEO of Habayta. “Many families are preparing to make Aliyah, and we’re here to help them make Israel a true home.

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ANU Museum to host Aliyah Day celebration for immigrants

Multi-language event on Wednesday hopes to create a sense of belonging among new and veteran olim amid ongoing national challenges.

 THE ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Ramat Aviv.

The Home of the Jewish People – Now More Than Ever

This year’s Aliyah Day is not just a look at a glorious past, but an invitation to shape the future

Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO and Director-General of Keren Hayesod