noun
- plural of aliyah; instances of immigration to Israel, or the act of going up to read from the Torah during a Jewish religious service.
Usage: Hebrew origin; used in Jewish religious and cultural contexts; can refer to both the historical immigration movement and the liturgical practice
Examples
- The museum documented several waves of aliyot from Eastern Europe in the early 20th century.
- During the service, multiple aliyot were distributed among the congregation members.
- Many families made aliyot to Israel seeking a new life.
- The rabbi called up seven aliyot for the Torah reading on Saturday morning.
- Historical records show significant aliyot occurred after World War II.