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Re: Plus ca change...

by The Muqata

The proper word for immigration is "hagira" (הגירה). The proper word for immigration to any country is "hagira", while the proper word for immigration to Israel is "aliya", ascension -- as mentioned in the Tanach as the word for going to Eretz Yisrael. For alot more info (in Hebrew), read is here: http://www.jafi.org.il/education/100/hebrew/CONCEPTS/aliya1.html Cheers, Jameel The Muqata, Inc. Promoting Aliya since 1874

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