French jews aliyah
French political turmoil may affect olim with restrictions on transferring money out of country
According to Sankar-Langa, France's economic crisis is a significant factor behind growing interest in aliyah, no less than antisemitism.
‘Power of Zionism’: Israel welcomes 140 new immigrants from France, including 80 children
Israel needs an emergency plan to absorb French Jews after Macron's Palestine recognition - opinion
Even in the shadow of the war, 31,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel this year
'It pushes us more': French Jews tell 'Post' of how antisemitism forced them to make aliyah
The Jerusalem Post spoke to four families making aliyah from France.
Defiant of Iranian threat, over 150 French Jews immigrate to Israel
The Jewish Agency and Aliyah Ministry said that over 7,000 new Aliyah applications had been opened in France in 2024 compared to 1,200 the year prior.
It's time for a mass aliyah by French Jews - opinion
The number of antisemitic incidents across France has quadrupled and the situation has been steadily deteriorating for two decades, he said. The atmosphere towards the Jews is sometimes “unbearable.”
Aliyah org. launches model for English-speaking Olim amid increased demand
"We are excited to bring Israela's proven expertise to English-speaking communities," says Colonel Vach. "Aliyah is a response to strengthening Israel amidst adversity."
No Time: Liberman calls on French Jews to flee to Israel after far-left victory in France
French Jews were plagued on both sides of the political spectrum by extreme candidates, some with a long history of antisemitism and some with a very recent history.
After their son fell in battle, these French parents made aliyah
Marlene and Lucien Elmkayes visited Israel in November for their son's wedding, but buried him instead after he fell in battle. Now, they are making aliyah to Jerusalem to honor their son Binyamin.
Are French Jews making aliyah because of antisemitism or Zionism?
French Jews are very Zionist and have strong connections to Israel, said Sion, and many have wanted to move to Israel and come to help build up the state for a long time.
France sees 430% increase in opening of immigration files since Hamas massacre
Altogether, Aliyah files have been opened for about 1,200 people since October 7th, compared to about 220 in the corresponding period last year.
Despite boycotts, Smotrich meets Jewish organizations in France
During the meeting, the participants raised issues such as the state of aliyah to Israel and difficulties that professionals in the medical fields from France encounter when trying to immigrate.
Israeli aliyah panel head slams minister's push to favor US, French olim
Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer on prioritizing immigrants to Israel from France and the US: "Such discrimination by origin has never been done."
