Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.
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- Thousands of French Jews attended a Paris Aliyah fair seeking to immigrate to Israel.
- Attendees cited rising antisemitism and concerns for their children's future in France as key motivations.
- The fair offered on-site recruitment interviews with Israeli companies and the Ministry of Defense.
- Erez Cohen, director of the Jewish Agency in France, stressed the importance of tailored support for visitors.
- The event provided practical information on education, taxation, and employment for potential immigrants.
Thousands of French Jews registered for an Aliyah (immigration to Israel) fair in Paris, with high attendance reported on its opening day. Journalist Hanna Papiachvili observed many attendees seeking information on practical steps for settling in Israel, covering topics like education, taxation, and employment. The fair aims to provide comprehensive information to assist individuals in their decision-making process for moving to Israel.
This year's event features a new initiative: on-site recruitment interviews. Pre-selected candidates had the opportunity to meet with recruiters from organizations including the Israeli Ministry of Defense and defense technology firm Elbit. This allows candidates to potentially secure employment before arriving in Israel, simplifying their immigration process.
Erez Cohen, the new director of the Jewish Agency in France, emphasized the importance of the support provided to visitors. He expressed satisfaction with the turnout and highlighted the need to offer tailored answers to each individual's questions. "What is important is that each of these visitors can obtain the answers they need in their reflection on an aliyah project in Israel," Cohen stated.
The fair takes place amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Despite security uncertainties, attendees interviewed by Papiachvili cited growing antisemitism in France and concerns for their children's future as primary motivations for considering aliyah. One visitor noted that her children's sense of security had become a major concern, making daily life more difficult in France. Another participant described a feeling of unease, stating that Jews do not always feel welcomed or respected in the country, illustrating the factors driving families to consider leaving beyond professional or material considerations.
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