Seventeen Syrian-Jewish Immigrants from New York Arrive in Israel to Settle in Ra'anana

Seventeen immigrants of Syrian-Jewish descent from the Aleppo community in New York arrived in Israel on August 20, 2026. The group, consisting of three families including 11 children, landed this morning and will settle in the city of Ra'anana. This immigration wave is expected to continue next week with additional families from the same community arriving.

This move follows a recent arrival of Persian-Jewish immigrants from New York who also chose Ra'anana as their new home. The Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer, described the arrival of these young families as a significant and emotional event. He highlighted their decision to leave established lives in the United States to raise their children in Israel as a reflection of a renewed Zionist awakening among long-standing Jewish communities.

Sofer emphasized the strength of the community in turning the dream of aliyah into reality and assured that the families will receive full support as they build their future and sense of belonging in Israel.