In Hebrew, aliyah means “going up,” and it represents a spiritual ascent to the land of Israel. For many, making aliyah is not only a matter of relocating, but it is also a way of fulfilling a dream of connecting with their heritage, history, and homeland. In this blog, we will explore some of the main reasons why people make aliyah to Israel.

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1. Fact: Israel one of the happiest countries to live in

Overseen by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, there is a report is released every year in commemoration of ‘happiness day’ on March 20. The ranking of the countries is based on data from sources like the Gallup World Poll, leveraging six key factors: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and absence of corruption. In 2023 Israel was ranked fourth in the world. Information supplied by Forbes.com

2. Fact: Israel in one of the safest countries to visit

According to a study in 2022 by Swift Insurance, Israel is the fifth safest among the 50 countries in the world most widely visited by tourists.The US is 20th! This is not surprising when you see young children returning from school by themselves and ladies feeling free to go out late out at night in most towns and cities.

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3. Fact: Israel Life Expectancy amongst the highest in the world

According to the WHO (World Health Organisation) Israel ranked eighth overall with 82.5 years on average, coming just behind Italy and Iceland. Japan ranked first overall with an average life expectancy of 83.7 years. The United States had an overall average of 79.3 years.

Israeli men born in 2015 were predicted to live on average fifth longest, with 80.6 years, and theladies ninth overall with 84.3 years.

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4. Fact: Israel is one of the most democratic countries in the world

Israel is a thriving democracy with a stable economy and a high standard of living. Many Jews choose to make aliyah because they want to live in a country that values freedom, democracy, and human rights. Israel is also a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering many opportunities for employment and advancement.6. Religious Freedom

Israel is a country that respects religious freedom and diversity. Jews from all denominations can practice their religion freely in Israel. Additionally, Israel is home to many other religious communities, including Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Bahá'ís. This religious diversity creates a vibrant and multicultural society.

5. Fact: Israel best for Jewish Education and Culture

Israel is also known for its strong Jewish education and culture. Many Jewish families choose to make aliyah to provide their children with a Jewish education that is not widely available outside of Israel. In Israel, children learn Hebrew, Jewish history, and Jewish values from an early age. Additionally, Israel’s vibrant cultural scene celebrates Jewish music, art, literature, and food.

6.Israel one of the best climates in the world.

Israel is considered to generally to have a Mediterranean climate in the populous areas with hot and dry summers and sometimes cool and wet winters.

Summer is quite humid on the coast, becoming less sultry as one moves inland.

If you like an outdoor lifestyle then Israel is for you. You can be swimming outdoor comfortably most of the year if you know where to go. Rainy days in the centre maybe number twenty. Sunny days 300 plus!

For a small country, Israel is diverse in terms of geography.

The north: hilly and even mountainous (with skiing in theWinter). the Mediterranean Sea on the west flank and the Sea of Galillee between the Golan Heights and Jordan Valley

The Centre:generally flatter with altitude increasing as one moves eastward away from the Mediterranean. Jerusalem being one of the highest points to the east.

The south: semi-arid to arid hilly landscape typical of deserts with the Dead Sea to the east and the Red Sea to the South

So you can almost always find weather to suit you.

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