aliyah

In an ultra-wealthy Moscow suburb, a luxurious JCC opens its doors

Even amid growing Jewish emigration, the community has opened a new $20 million center, replete with a 400-person sanctuary, a small cinema and luxury guest rooms.

Study: One-third of Israeli suicide victims are new immigrants

Three-quarters of immigrant suicide victims from 2000 to 2013 had immigrated from the former Soviet Union, while 16 percent came from Ethiopia.

Israel just approved immigration for 9,000 Ethiopian Jews — here’s who they are

Some 135,000 Ethiopian Jews live in Israel, but getting there has been only the beginning of their struggle.

Israel

29,500 new immigrants arrive in Israel since last Rosh Hashanah

Global

For aliyah promoters, Ukraine’s troubles provide a boost

Global

Facing declining numbers and a bad economy, Italian Jews stay upbeat

Global

Why the Chosen People are choosing aliyah

Global

Ukrainian aliyah triples in first quarter of 2015

Israel

Israeli teens return to dominance in international Bible quiz

Global

Finnish Christians celebrate 25 years of helping Russian aliyah

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