'We are blessed to see their arrival to Israel during the festival of Chanukah – this is a tremendous light for us all,' said Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata.
The Bnei Menashe have continued to practice Judaism just as their ancestors did, including observing the Sabbath, keeping kosher, celebrating the festivals and following the laws of family purity.
COVID-19 didn't stop a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor from fulfilling her dream to live in Israel and receive a beautiful welcome by her family - corona style!
'Even now, during a global crisis, Jews from all over the world are realizing the Zionist vision and making their new home in Israel,' said Chairman of The Jewish Agency Isaac Herzog.
Why make Aliyah now? It was time. Personally, professionally, and ideologically, it was time to make the move that is the mandate and destiny of all Jews.
As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?
For thousands of years the Jewish People has not stopped yearning for a return to Zion. Today, we are once again sovereign in our homeland. Jews, come home!