Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's European Parliament speech linking immigration to rising violence and prejudice sparked protests and deep divisions among lawmakers.
Out of the 5,000 awaiting aliyah, approximately half have relatives who have already moved to Israel.
Available in six languages, the application centralizes all information new immigrants need.
"This immigration symbolizes the deep attachment of the Jewish people to their country," Ofir Sofer, the Aliyah and Integration Minister, said.
Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio, apologized for disparaging remarks about the Haitian migrant community, pledging to engage with local leaders.
Canada's immigration system faces criticism after arrests linked to terrorism, revealing concerns over both imported and homegrown radicalization.
My father, Abraham ben Odes and Fischel, died 50 years ago this week. To me it feels impossible that he’s been gone so long and yet is such a strong presence in my mind and heart.
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