According to the latest figures from Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, over 52,000 Jewish immigrants arrived in Israel between January and September this year. This is the highest number of newcomers since the late 1990s, when the huge wave of Soviet Aliyah began to taper off.

 

RUSSIAN ALIYAH IS BOOMING Russian Aliyah is still booming, despite reports that the doors are closing. According to the latest figures from Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, over 52,000 Jewish immigrants arrived in Israel between January and September this year. This is the highest number of newcomers since the late 1990s, when the huge wave of Soviet Aliyah began to taper off. Of this year’s new arrivals, 50% have come from Russia, followed by Ukraine with 26%, USA 5%, France 3%, and Ethiopia 3%, with remainder arriving from other countries. The Aliyah from Russia remains high despite the increased scrutiny which The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) is facing from authorities in Moscow. The court hearings involving JAFI have been repeatedly postponed, in a positive sign that concerns over the storage and sharing of personal information of Russian citizens are being resolved. On October 19, the court in Moscow granted another two-month continuance to the Jewish Agency in light of their willingness to address these concerns. READ MORE Help Jewish Families Come Home When you support Aliyah, your gift will ensure Jewish families receive the help they need with travel costs to Israel and basic needs upon arrival. Your gift will make a difference in someone's life.  DONATE NOW Share This THE CALLING OF THE ICEJ For 40 years the ICEJ has embarked upon a journey of giving comfort to Israel. This journey has involved deeds and compassion, and every town, village and city has been impacted, in some way, by our benevolence ministry that has helped the poor, healed the sick, housed the lonely, encouraged the children, and cared for the elderly. Learn more › PRAY GO GIVE International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - USA, Inc. PO Box 332974  | Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133 (615) 895-9830 | Email View this email in your web browser