Did you know that since 1990, over 900,000 people have made aliyah from the former Soviet Union, more than 44,000 have come from Ethiopia, and thousands of others have arrived in Israel from around the globe? Aliyah does not end with the immigrants’ arrival at the airport in Israel, nor does it begin there. It is a long multi-stage process and the Department plays a role in every stage of that process.  By providing services in Israel and around the world vis a vis long and short term emissaries and aliyah centers, by planning and implementing programs and by providing materials through a variety of mediums the Department offers information and assistance on every aspect of immigration and absorption.

About Us

The Immigration and Absorption Department is committed towards maintaining Israel as a prominent focus of Jews everywhere and of stimulating interest in Israel as a viable living option. The return of the Jewish people to the land of Israel is an integral part of what Israel stands for and the department plays an active part in every aspect of that dynamic process.

Contact The Global Center Call toll-free U.S.A.: 1-866 835 0430 Canada: 1-866 421 8912 Britain: 0-800 404 8984 Australia: 1-800 445 781 S. Africa: 0-800 996886 India: 000127 Code 2096 In Israel: 1-800-228-055 Click here for the GC to contact you.   Organizational Staff Around the World: GCI@jafi.org