French Aliyah Up 40%
The current number of French Jews seeking to make Aliyah is up 40% over last year’s numbers, and the number of young French Jews participating in educational and volunteer programs in Israel through Masa Israel Journey is up 60% over last year’s figures.
The Jewish Agency estimates that by the end of 2013 approximately 2,500 French Jews will immigrate to Israel and over 1,000 youth will participate in long-term immersion programs in Israel.
photo: immigrants from France receiving their Israel identity cards during a 2011 ceremony; courtesy The Jewish Agency