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Aliyah (Hebrew: עלייה, "ascent" or "going up") is a term widely used to mean Jewish immigration to the Land of Israel (and since its establishment in 1948, the State of Israel). The opposite action, Jewish emigration away from Israel, is called Yerida ("descent"). When someone reads the Torah prayers before and after the reading, they are making aliyah, or "going up" (spiritually and literally, as usually the bimah is raised.)
| Aliyah 1948-2000: by numbers and by source. |
Aliyah is an important Jewish cultural concept and a fundamental concept of Zionism that is enshrined in Israel's Law of Return, which permits any Jew the legal right to assisted immigration and settlement in Israel, as well as automatic Israeli citizenship. A Jew who makes aliyah is called an oleh (m. singular) or olah (f. singular), the plural for both is olim. Many Jews espouse aliyah as a return to the Promised land, and regard it as the fulfillment of God's biblical promise to the descendants of the Hebrew patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Associates - P. Stein Associates have over 20 years of experience in dealing with taxissues of the U.S. citizen living abroad and non-resident aliens coming to work and or live in the States.
Alyah.info - Offering support to those considering emigration to Israel.
Meta Description: [ Alyah.info, making contact between potential new immigrants and immigrants that are living in Israel. ]
ESRA: English Speaking Residents Association, Israel - A group of English-Speaking volunteers in Israel who help those needing help, when and where help is needed
Flathunting - A resource for finding rented accommodation in Jerusalem. Look for both apartments and flat shares, short term and long term. Surf the website or receive the list by e-mail.
Meta Description: [ Flathunting: Looking to live in the Jerusalem area ]
Hagshama Department - Zionist resources and program information for 18-35 year olds.
Meta Description: [ Great resources on Zionism, Israel and Judaism. Join our programs and activities to became part of the new generation of Jewish Leadership. Hagshama Department of the World Zionist Organization ]
InterNadlan - Online Israel real estate directory.
Meta Description: [ We specialize in Israel real estate and apartments and homes. ]
National Insurance Institute (NII) - Israel's social security organization and major instrument for insuring economic protection for every citizen and family in temporary or protracted distress
Meta Description: [ national insurance institute of israel ]
OpenShuk - Free community bulletin board. Listings of real estate, employment, furniture, appliances, used cars, and community.
Meta Description: [ Find jobs, apartments, real estate, electronics, used cars, appliances and more in Israel. Post classified ads for free. ]
Revivim - General information about overseas cargo insurance to Israel for those making aliyah.
