aliyah

[ah-lee-yah]

aliyah Definition

• 1. the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the land of Israel
• 2. the act of going up to the land of Israel

Using aliyah: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aliyah" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My grandparents made aliyah to Israel after World War II.

• Example

  The organization helps Jewish families make aliyah to Israel.

• Example

  She is planning her aliyah to Israel next year.

aliyah Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aliyah

• immigration to Israel
• return to Israel

Phrases with aliyah

• make aliyah

  to immigrate to Israel

  Example

  Many Jews from around the world make aliyah to Israel every year.

• olim chadashim

  new immigrants to Israel

  Example

  The government provides assistance to olim chadashim to help them settle in Israel.

• aliyah bet

  clandestine immigration of Jews to Palestine during the period of the British mandate

  Example

  Many Jews made aliyah bet to escape persecution in Europe during World War II.

Origins of aliyah

from Hebrew 'aliyah', meaning 'ascent'

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Summary: aliyah in Brief

'Aliyah' [ah-lee-yah] refers to the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the land of Israel, or the act of going up to the land of Israel. It is often used in phrases like 'make aliyah,' which means to immigrate to Israel, and 'olim chadashim,' which refers to new immigrants to Israel. 'Aliyah bet' denotes clandestine immigration of Jews to Palestine during the period of the British mandate.