For Jewish communities, coming home to the land of their forefathers is not only a deep longing in their hearts, but fulfilling scriptures that God desires to gather His people back into the land He had chosen for them.

The modern day ascent (Aliyah) of the Jewish Diaspora and return immigration to Israel is reminiscent of pilgrims ascending towards Jerusalem in ancient times as they gathered for their festivals, singing Songs of Ascent recorded in Psalms. The number of Jews from all over the world desiring to make Aliyah has gone up significantly since the pandemic started in 2020.

As recorded in scripture, we believe the Lord will accomplish the work of Aliyah to uphold the holiness of His great name. At the same time, we are invited to actively participate in God’s plan.

Supporting  Aliyah is one of Keren Hayesod’s key initiatives and plays a role in helping us to realise the visions of the prophets of Israel. To date, Keren Hayesod has brought over 3.5 million Olim (Jewish immigrants) back home from the four corners of the earth so that for the first time in 2000 years, Israel is home to the largest number of Jews in the world. Israel is once again the spiritual, cultural and population centre of the people of Israel.

In the past 10 years, Keren Hayesod-Friends of Israel in Asia has also collectively assisted more than 3,500 Olim to make their journey back to Israel. Operation Eagle’s Wings is our latest initiative to support the preparation and transport for at least a plane of new immigrant Ethiopian Jews. Civil war in Ethiopia has also stepped up the great urgency for their Aliyah.