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Aliyah
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Making Aliyah: The Journey of Moving to Israel
Every year, thousands of Jews from around the world 'make aliyah' — move to Israel. The process involves paperwork, culture shock, Hebrew lessons, and a profound act of identity.
Russian and Soviet Jewish History: From the Pale to Freedom
The epic story of Russian and Soviet Jewry — from the Pale of Settlement and pogroms through Soviet suppression, the refusenik movement, and mass emigration to Israel and America.
The Rescue of Ethiopian Jews
The dramatic airlifts that brought tens of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel — Operations Moses and Solomon — stand among the most remarkable rescues in modern history.
French Jews: Contemporary Challenges and Aliyah
French Jewry faces rising antisemitism, cultural change, and the pull of aliyah to Israel — reshaping the largest Jewish community in Europe.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Jewish Agency has facilitated the immigration of over three million Jews to Israel, serving as the bridge between the diaspora and the Jewish state for nearly a century.
Aufruf: The Pre-Wedding Torah Honor
The Aufruf — calling the groom (or couple) to the Torah before their wedding — is a beloved Ashkenazi tradition combining Torah honor, candy throwing, and Shabbat celebration. Learn its origins, its Sephardi equivalent, and how modern couples have made it their own.