Aliyah to IsraelThinking of Aliyah to Israel? Aliyah to Israel is the term used to describe Jewish people that are coming back from the Diaspora to the land of Israel. So this subject is only relevant for Jewish people. There are however other ways to immigrate to Israel if you aren’t Jewish - just not under the heading of Aliyah. 
Kids next to a Menorah Aliyah is a Hebrew word that means “going up” – since Israel isn’t the highest place on the planet you can safely conclude that the term is used in a spiritual way. There are plenty of reasons you would want to make Aliyah and quite a few you can find throughout my website – it simply is a great place to live in especially for Jewish people. The State of Israel also encourages Jews to make Aliyah and offers many incentives for those that decide to move there permanently. You can learn more about that by checking out the website of the Jewish Agency. Making Aliyah is a BIG DEAL! It is a major change in life and needs to be decided upon when you have all the data. While Israel is for the most part an advanced western country there are things that are vastly different from the U.S or Europe for example. Obviously the language is the first barrier to cross. More barriers yet are housing and a job. Before I get you discouraged let me say this: all those barriers can be overcome with good planning and help from the state. However, before making any decision my recommendation to you is to come to Israel for a L-O-N-G trip of at least a month. This may seem trivial to you but you will be amazed how many people are making an uneducated decision that ends them pretty fast at the same place they came from. Make sure you visit as many cities as possible and not only the tourist attractions. Chances are you are not going to end up living in the Old City of Jerusalem or alongside the Sea of Galilee (although it is possible). Most people end up in the suburban areas in cities that are known for their good facilities and hospitality for Aolim (people who decided to make Aliyah). So make sure you visit smaller non tourist cities such as Ra’anana, Petah Tikva, Rishon Letzion and others. After being in Israel for a month or two and checking ALL aspects of Aliyah you will be able to make a better educated decision.Return from Aliyah to Israel to the Israel Facts page Return to the Home Page
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