Welcome to 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 I’m devastated by Israel’s judicial overhaul, but I’m still moving there
Israel needs us now more than ever
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Opinion I made aliyah 50 years ago. The recent protests remind me of why I stay
The current crisis has clarified my reasons for and reinforced my commitment to living here
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Opinion As I plan my move to Israel, I fear for its future
American Jews with a connection to Israel watch the protests from afar, impassioned but powerless
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News ‘I don’t want him, on his last ride, to be alone’: Thousands gather in Israel for the funeral of slain Israeli-American
Elan Ganeles, who was raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, and became a 'lone soldier' in Israel, was shot on the road between Jericho and the Dead Sea
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Culture On a witty new TV show, American Jews lust after Israel — literally
All Chanshi wants is to sleep with IDF soldiers
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Fast Forward Israeli immigration records now searchable in English online
Do you have a family member who made aliyah? You may be able to find their documents
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News A Ukrainian Jew made aliyah. Now he’s back in his homeland fighting Russia
Know as ‘Yevrey’ — Ukrainian for ‘Jew’ — he’s helped defend Kyiv and care for his hometown’s elderly
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Opinion My daughter survived a terror attack in Israel. We’re still not moving back to America
Despite Israel's challenges, we will not be using our U.S. passports as an escape
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Opinion Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects — and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel
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