Three Jewish-Halabi Families Immigrate Together from New York to Ra'anana, Israel

Three families from the Jewish-Halabi community in the United States arrived in Israel this Thursday morning from New York and will establish their new homes in Ra'anana. This immigration marks a unique group aliyah of families from the Halabi community, a longstanding Jewish community originally from Aleppo, Syria, whose members settled in the US generations ago. Over the years, the community has preserved its identity, traditions, and institutions, and recently there has been growing interest among some members to immigrate to Israel.

What distinguishes this aliyah is the families' decision to move together and build their new lives side by side. This group immigration helps maintain their sense of community and mutual support during their absorption into Israeli society. Their choice to settle in Ra'anana aims to assist the families and children in the absorption process and in establishing their new homes in Israel. Additional families from the community are expected to arrive next week.

This aliyah follows the arrival of Persian Jewish families from New York last week, who also chose to settle in Ra'anana. Israel's Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer, described the arrival of the three Halabi families as an emotional and significant event. He noted these young families are leaving established lives in the US to come to Israel and raise their children here. Sofer emphasized that this group aliyah reflects a Zionist awakening among established Jewish communities and demonstrates the community's strength in turning the dream of aliyah into reality. He welcomed the families and pledged support as they build their homes, futures, and sense of belonging in Israel.