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Aliyah to Israel

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In 2015 over 30,000 olim immigrated to Israel using the Jewish Agency services

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Aliyah Services

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Aliyah Programs

Global Service Center
The Global Service Center is our one-stop Aliyah hotline, open throughout the day, in six languages.
First Home in the Homeland
First Home in the Homeland provides your young family with a warm home on a kibbutz for your first 6 or 12 months in Israel.

Young Aliyah
18-35 years-old and interested in making Israel your home? We offer specialized aliyah absorption programs designed to help young olim and students take their first steps to a lifetime in Israel.
Ulpan
Ease into your absorption by learning Hebrew at your level while connecting with other olim, enjoying cultural events and trips around Israel.
Absorption Centers
All your needs as a new oleh are taken care of in this unique Israeli housing arrangement, which serves as your first home from which to start the integration process.
Aliyah of Rescue
For more than 65 years, The Jewish Agency for Israel and its partners have kept an unwavering promise to the Jewish people: to bring any Jew, from anywhere in the world, to safety in Israel.
Ethiopian Aliyah
Since the early 1950s, The Jewish Agency has assisted more than 90,000 Ethiopians with their immigration to Israel.
South Africa Israel Centre
Aliyah from South Africa
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Tech & The City
Tech & The City is a five-month Hebrew- language Absorption program geared specifically for educated, motivated high- tech students and professionals. Meet and network with peers from around the world who share your interests, enjoy the services of a dedicated staff and mentors to guide you, and take advantage of the thriving economy and pleasant residential atmosphere of the city of Haifa.
Yesodot: Education for Ethiopian Children
Yesodot contributes to a more positive and enriching future for today’s Ethiopian children and youth in absorption centers by bolstering their educational experience.

Meet Our Staff

"I myself made Aliyah in the 1980's, and I am full of gratitude for the continued work and commitment of The Jewish Agency" – Vered Achihon

Content Director of "Ethiopian Project". Vered made Aliyah when she was 4 on Operation Moses, arriving at a Jewish Agency absorption center. Today, Vered oversees absorption needs for olim, preparing a smooth integration into Israeli society and life.
"I am currently writing a children's book that I always dreamed of publishing." – Omer Givati

Omer studied International Relations and Political Science at Hebrew University, and met his wife while an emissary in USA. He won the President's Award for his work with Ethiopian immigrants. As a Partnership Director, Omer is responsible for connections with the communities, educational projects and supporting local voluntary organizations.
"After coming to Israel on The Jewish Agency's "Operation Moses", I'm now privileged to make the dream of return to Zion come true for so many others" – Asher Seyom

Emissary to Ethiopia, Director of the Meron Absorption Center in Sefad. Following the Second Lebanon War, the Center was awarded most outstanding center for its treatment of olim.
"My Masa program was a test drive which reinforced my long-time dream – to make Aliyah" – Rina Barats

Rina Barats, a graphic designer for The Jewish Agency, emigrated from Latvia in 2012, graduating from Hebrew studies in Ulpan Etzion. Rina earned her BA from Latvian Academia of Culture, and participated in Taglit in 2009 and Masa.
"It's an amazing opportunity to provide young Jewish campers and counselors with the same life-changing experience that I had" – Daniel Mahrer

Danielle Mahrer works as a Shlichim and Camps Coordinator for The Jewish Agency's Summer Shlichim Program, sending shlichim to summer camps in North America. She grew up in Los Angeles; her first trip to Israel was on Taglit-Birthright, and after making Aliyah in 2010, she studied at the Hebrew University.
"25 years ago, I was finding myself. I aspired to find work in which I could contribute to other people. That’s how I found my way here. I was looking for solidarity; an approach in which people support each other. My approach remains the same today."

Ariel Kandel is a native of Paris and made Aliyah (immigrated) to Israel at age 17 in 1991. He has a master’s degree in Jewish education, and has previously served as a community shaliach (emissary), and as the head of The Jewish Agency’s delegation in France from 2010-2014. He currently directs French operations at The Jewish Agency.
"My work provides a wonderful opportunity to develop Aliyah programs that serve the interests of both Olim and Israel's economy" – Bilana Sahar

Bilana Sahar, Director of Aliyah Unit and Experience Israel programs, was born in Lvov, Ukraine. She worked in the IDF for 10 years and has served The Jewish Agency as an emissary in Uzbekistan and Ukraine. Today, Bilana manages her unit's daily work, guiding teams and emissaries in the field.
"The challenge enables me have a real impact on society, putting a smile on the faces of youth at risk" – Muhammad Abu Al-Hija

Muhammad Abu al-Hija is the Director of Youth Futures in East Jerusalem, working with youth at-risk, and is responsible for meeting the program's educational, organizational and budget goals, guiding Mentors, alongside welfare and educational staff. Muhammad worked for five years at the Ministry of Education.

Aliyah to Israel

Thinking of moving to Israel?

Here's all the information you need for a successful homecoming.

In 2015 over 30,000 olim immigrated to Israel using the Jewish Agency services

Aliyah Services

For people moving from:

Aliyah Programs

South Africa Israel Centre

Meet Our Staff