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  1. Aliyah - Wikipedia

    Someone who "makes aliyah " is called an oleh (m.; pl. olim) or olah (f.; pl. olot). Many religious Jews espouse aliyah as a return to the Promised Land, and regard it as the fulfillment of God …

  2. Aliyah - Jewish Virtual Library

    Aliyah is the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the Land of Israel (Eretz Israel in Hebrew). Also defined as "the act of going up"—that is, towards Jerusalem —"making Aliyah" by moving …

  3. What Is "Aliyah"? - Chabad.org

    The Hebrew word aliyah translates as “elevation” or “going up.” In the context of the synagogue, the word aliyah refers to being called up to the Torah reading during services.

  4. Aliyah - The Jewish Agency for Israel - U.S.

    The Aliyah application process is an official process for requesting Israeli nationality. Therefore, you will need to present legalized original documentation, including birth certificate, family …

  5. What Is Aliyah? | Immigration to Israel | Waves of Aliyah | IFCJ

    Aliyah is the Hebrew word used to describe immigration to Israel—bringing Jews from the “four corners of the earth” to their biblical homeland is the very backbone of the Jewish state.

  6. What is Aliyah? - Nefesh B'Nefesh

    What is Aliyah? The Hebrew word “Aliyah” literally means ascent or rise, but for generations it has been used to mean “immigration to Israel”. Israel has always been the center of the Jewish …

  7. What is Jewish Aliyah? - Bible Hub

    Jewish Aliyah refers to the migration or “going up” of Jewish people to the geographic land identified as Israel. The Hebrew term “Aliyah” (עֲלִיָּה) derives from a root meaning “to ascend.”

  8. ALIYAH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Etgar Lefkovits, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024 Kozlov is a recent immigrant to Israel, having made aliyah by himself, without his family, about a year and a half ago.

  9. aliyah - Jewish English Lexicon

    aliyah Definitions n. A calling to read from the Torah or perform hagba or gelilah in synagogue. n. Ascent of the soul of a deceased person to a higher level, as is believed to happen on their …

  10. What Is Aliyah and Is It a Biblical Concept? - ICEJ USA Branch

    Aug 26, 2024 · But what does Aliyah mean today? Today, the word “Aliyah” is used to refer to Jewish people returning home to their promised homeland, Israel, from the nations where they …