'We see it as a central Zionist ideal to make reunions possible,' said activist Yael Eckstein.

Many have decided to leave before the fighting intensifies, said a local Jewish community activist.

'I am so happy that we are moving to Israel and that we will never have to go through such experiences again,' said one immigrant.

This latest group follows 740 other olim in 19 flights from eight countries who arrived in the Jewish state this summer.

More than 200 new Jewish immigrants from Ukraine arrived in Israel this week and celebrated their first Chanukah in the Jewish state.

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces organization brought supporters and celebrities together for what turned out to be a tremendously successful night of fundraising.

Members of leading African-American churches in Detroit rallied together to demonstrate support for Israel.

"Every generation has its own miracle of Exodus," says Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein of IFCJ. This year, Jews fled war-ravaged Ukraine.