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.

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.
The Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog (far right) and Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer with a new Olim family from France, August 3, 2026.

‘Power of Zionism’: Israel welcomes 140 new immigrants from France, including 80 children

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.

Israel needs an emergency plan to absorb French Jews after Macron's Palestine recognition - opinion

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Even in the shadow of the war, 31,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel this year


New Right brings experts in aliyah and hasbara to their list

Among the New Right’s candidates is Yomtov Kalfon, an attorney, activist, and founder of “Aleinu,” meant to help get French-speaking immigrants involved in Israeli politics.

New Right: Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked announce the formation of a new political party in Tel Aviv on December 29

Jane Birkin to headline 'Francofolies' festival in Ashdod

Amir Haddad, Dudu Fisher, Yehoram Gaon and more join lineup.

British actress Jane Birkin poses during a photocall at the 66th Venice Film Festival September 7, 2009. Birkin stars in the film "36 vues du Pic Saint Loup", directed by Jacques Rivette.

Following outrage, IDF changes policy for immigrant doctors

Two-year pilot program will raise draft age to 34 instead of 35, service time to 24 months instead of 18

Myriam Leser, Deputy CEO of Qualita

France’s foremost female rabbi faces flak over Jerusalem stance

Nearly 2,000 people joined a Facebook group titled “Supporting Delphine Horvilleur” just two days after it was created.

Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur

French tax administration denies targeting Jews

"The building only counts 9 floors, and therefore cannot house a so-called special unit on the 13th floor."

Calculating taxes

French-Jewish tycoon plans 'Club Med’ for Kinneret shore

Laurent Levy buys 10 hectares zoned for 1,000 hotel rooms

Sunset at the Kinneret

French PM: Antisemitism in France has deep roots and ‘new masks’

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe: “In our country, antisemitism is alive. It is not new, it is ancient. It is not superficial, it is well-rooted and it is alive."

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe delivers a speech to the Jewish Community for the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, at the Buffault Synagogue in Paris, France, October 2, 2017.

User-friendly aliya

With French-language help being phased out for immigrants, the task of moving to Israel appears daunting for many.

A group of new olim pose after arriving in Israel

PM: Continue French absorption project that lacks necessary funds

“Thousands of immigrants from France, including elderly citizens, children with special needs, single-parent families, female victims of violence and more won’t receive social services.”

Ariel Kandel

Social Affairs Ministry ends special French services for immigrants

One NGO says language barriers render welfare services inaccessible to immigrants.

Ariel Kandel