Aliyah

As we have done for decades, we continued to assist thousands of Jews from around the world in coming home to Israel.

Olim

In 2025, The Jewish Agency helped 22,270 olim (immigrants) from 105 countries make Aliyah. From the beginning of their journey to Israel, we provided critical assistance and resources, promoting Aliyah as a core Jewish value, and continued to be there for them during and after their move to the Jewish State, ensuring they do not start their new lives alone or without support.

From babies to centenarians, The Jewish Agency helped thousands of Jews of all ages, from all over the world, make Aliyah in 2025.

And with so many young olim coming to Israel, Jewish Agency programs that assist them are in even more demand. Ulpan programs provided nearly 9,350 newcomers with Hebrew language instruction and helpful guidance and resources to ease their transition to life in Israel.

Immigrants made Aliyah from 105 countries with our assistance

Of olim in 2025 were
aged 18–35

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Olim were from the U.S., an increase of 12% from 2024

Increase in olim in France compared to 2024

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Olim lived in our absorption centers or received support from other Jewish Agency absorption programs in 2025

Aliyah files were opened worldwide, with big increases in the UK and Australia

Calls in multiple languages handled by our global Aliyah center in 2025

People took part in Aliyah fairs worldwide to learn more about moving to Israel

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"I was always connected to Israel and believed in it as the homeland of the Jewish people, but I never thought of immigrating myself until recently. But what happened on October 7 and afterward only confirmed to us that our place is in Israel—and now Israel is welcoming me with open arms."

Sara, 100

Uruguay, the oldest immigrant to move to Israel in 2025

"I came knowing absolutely no Hebrew whatsoever, and I can confidently say that I’ve improved drastically. It was the best experience I could have asked for."

Zach

21, from South Africa, a Kibbutz Ulpan participant

“Aliyah to Israel in 2025 is a moving testament to Jewish resilience and the strength of the Zionist spirit, even amid security and national challenges. In the shadow of the war, thousands of young people and families chose to bind their fate with Israel and build a shared future here. Aliyah is Israel’s growth engine, demographically, socially, economically, and morally."

Doron Almog

The Jewish Agency Chairman and Major General (res.)

Wings

For those olim who make Aliyah on their own and want to serve in the Israel Defense Forces, our Wings program ensures these brave men and women feel supported before, during, and after their military service. Yitzchak from El Salvador, who made Aliyah in 2022 and enlisted in the IDF as a lone soldier in a combat unit in November 2023 after the outbreak of the war, received critical support from Wings during his months of rehabilitation after being wounded during an operation inside the Gaza Strip.

With so many young olim coming to Israel, Jewish Agency programs that assist them are in even more demand. Ulpan programs provided nearly 9,350 newcomers with Hebrew language instruction and helpful guidance and resources to ease their transition to life in Israel.

In 2025, 2,800 lone soldiers were participants in Wings, with 2,200 receiving continued support due to the war. They protect and defend Israel; Wings has their backs.

"I am grateful to my commanders, my fellow soldiers, my family, and to the country that placed its trust in me. I would also like to thank the Wings program for the comprehensive support they provided: hospital visits, late-night phone calls, assistance in navigating my rights, and above all, for making me feel I was not alone. There is still a long road ahead for me with physical and emotional challenges. Even so, I know I have people I can rely on and somewhere to turn for help when I need it."

Yitzchak

Made Aliyah in 2022 and enlisted in the IDF as a lone soldier

What’s Next

With Aliyah expected to increase in 2026, The Jewish Agency aims to encourage new olim to settle in areas impacted by the war to help strengthen Israel and contribute to its recovery.

In November 2025, the government of Israel approved a five-year Aliyah plan to bring 6,000 members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community from India to Israel, starting in 2026. The Jewish Agency is working with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration to facilitate this process, helping reunite families and fulfill lifelong dreams.