Watch and listen to immigrants talk about what they love about living in Israel and what the Jewish state means to them. Happy Aliyah Day!

Israel has continued seeing a dramatic rise in Aliyah despite COVID-19, with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency ensuring that immigration continues despite the difficulty and limitations on international travel.

On Sunday, Israel celebrated Aliyah, the Jewish immigration to Israel, one of the cornerstones of modern Zionism.

The Ministry of Immigration and Absorption on Monday evening launched events celebrating Aliyah Day in honor of Olim, which are new immigrants to Israel.

'The contribution of Olim to the country in the fields of industry, education and culture is immeasurable,' said MK Neguise.

For the first time, Israel’s parliament on Tuesday held special events highlighting Aliyah, the Jewish immigration to Israel, one of the cornerstones of modern Zionism.