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Israel News for Kids: The Magazine #6 – Aliyah
Abstract
In this issue, students will learn about the concept of Aliyah. They will understand why immigration to Israel is called “Aliyah” and the word’s origin.
Students will also learn about some of the largest and most important mass Aliot (immigrations) to Israel.
Students will learn about the concept of “pilgrimage” during the Temple period and the mitzvah associated with it.
They will also learn about immigrant communities who made Aliyah.
They will learn about the history of how the IDF recruited Jews from the Diaspora.
They will understand the meaning of Kibbutz Galuyot and how it contributed to Israel’s diversity as a nation in general and in the army in particular.
The magazine:
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Goals:
- Students will understand the concept of Aliyah.
- Students will learn about some of the largest and most important Aliot to Israel.
- Students will become familiar with how the IDF recruited Jews from the Diaspora.
- Students will understand the importance of Kibbutz Galuyot for the people and the army.
Periods, events, and key figures mentioned in the magazine:
- Tanakh Period
- Pilgrimage during the Temple period
- Immigrations (Aliyot) to Israel before the establishment of the State.
- Aliyah of the Jews from Yemen in 1882
- The period of the Maapilim.
- The 1950s: Aliyah of Yemen and Iraq
- The 2000’s: Aliyah from Russia and Ukraine.
Recommended for continued learning:
To learn more about the diversity of the IDF, see the magazine issue about the IDF – the People’s Army.
For further study about national topics, see the magazine issues on the Flag of Israel and the Borders of Israel.