
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 …
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 …
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.
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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.
The Aliyah Process: Step by Step Overview - Nefesh B'Nefesh
Nov 23, 2023 · Nefesh B’Nefesh works in cooperation with the Jewish Agency for Israel to facilitate the Aliyah process through our joint application. The following is an overview of how …
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.”
What is the meaning of aliyah in Judaism? | Britannica
Aliyah in Judaism means an ascent to a sacred place and refers to the honor of a congregant being called up to the bimah (a central platform) in a synagogue to recite blessings and, if …
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 …
Defining Aliyah | Your Embassy in Jerusalem - ICEJ
Aliyah is a Hebrew word that means to “go up.” While originally it referred to ascending to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish Feasts, today it has come to mean the return of the Jews to …