Welcome to this safe and supportive space for anyone making Aliyah as a non-Jew — whether you're Jewish by ancestry but not halachically Jewish, or you're a non-Jewish spouse or child of someone eligible under the Law of Return.
If you’re applying through:
Please feel free to share:
Discussion Starters:
Example:
You're Not Alone:
Tens of thousands of Olim have made Aliyah this way. It’s not always straightforward, but you have every right to ask questions, get support, and share your story.
We're here for you — wherever you are in your journey.
– The Aliyah Forum Team
If you’re applying through:
- A Jewish father, grandfather, or great-grandparent
- As a non-Jewish spouse or child of someone Jewish
- Or as someone with Jewish heritage but no formal conversion
Please feel free to share:- Where you’re from and what stage you’re at in the process
- What documents you’ve been asked for
- What the Jewish Agency or Misrad Hapnim told you
- Any emotional or practical challenges you’ve faced
- How your experience has differed from Jewish applicants
Discussion Starters:- Did you need to provide proof of ancestry (birth certificates, marriage records, etc.)?
- Have you been asked to clarify your religious status?
- What community or support have you found — or wish you had?
- Are you worried about rights in Israel like marriage, burial, or acceptance?
Example:“Hi, I’m Sofia from Argentina. My grandfather was Jewish, but I wasn’t raised Jewish. I’m applying through the Law of Return and working with the Jewish Agency now. They’ve asked for several generations of documents to prove my eligibility. It's complicated, but I know this is the right move.”
You're Not Alone:Tens of thousands of Olim have made Aliyah this way. It’s not always straightforward, but you have every right to ask questions, get support, and share your story.
We're here for you — wherever you are in your journey.
– The Aliyah Forum Team
