More than 1,200 Jews from Britain attend aliyah fair
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A large aliyah fair was recently held, attracting more than 1,200 British Jews. The purpose of the fair was to help participants examine the option of making aliyah to Israel. It was organized by Ofek Israeli, in cooperation with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency.
Participants came to receive information about aliyah and to ask questions about life in Israel and the official process. The number of participants shows that there is great interest among Jews in Britain in the subject of aliyah. According to the organizations, participants wanted to understand the next steps and to decide whether aliyah is suitable for them.
The director-general of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration commented on the event and noted a sense of urgency that she does not remember ever having seen to this extent. She described the situation as an "earthquake," in order to explain the importance of the moment. According to her, the sense of urgency among British Jews is greater than usual.
The event shows that interest in aliyah to Israel is growing within the Jewish community in Britain. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and its partner bodies will continue to address the subject, and clear information and support for people planning to make aliyah are important.
Sources: YNET
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