This is the Forward’s coverage of aliyah (“ascent”), the practice of diaspora Jews immigrating to Israel, generally facilitated by its Law of Return.
Aliyah
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Opinion When Jews face violence, we’re told to move to Israel. Does that really make us stronger?
Why we need a thriving diaspora for real security
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Fast Forward Mamdani’s response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event
The mayor-elect was responding to a pro-Palestinian protest outside an event hosted by the nonprofit Nefesh B’Nefesh
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Opinion I made aliyah right before Oct. 7. Here’s why I stayed.
To be truly Israeli means to live with danger every day — taking on that burden is a privilege
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News Israel expels British Jewish activist who tried to immigrate under Law of Return
Leo Franks believes he was punished for his political activism and prevented from making aliyah by officials in Israel’s Interior Ministry
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Fast Forward Number of Jews immigrating to Israel has dropped by nearly half since Oct. 7
But agencies say they see a spike in aliyah applications going forward
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Opinion As a new resident of Israel, I’m learning what it means to grieve with a nation
The gulf between native-born Israelis and myself has been the most profound in the months since Oct. 7
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News ‘The war is the last straw’: Secular Israelis fed up with politics and prices think about leaving
After years of stigma, one says, 'there’s no shame' in emigration anymore
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Fast Forward Weeks ago he was a Columbia University undergrad. Now this American leads an IDF squad near Gaza.
For about 30 minutes a day, David Ben-Naim gets phone time to update his family in California on his well-being
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