noun.
The calling up of someone to the bimah for a the reading of the Torah.
noun.
The immigration of Jews into Israel.
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noun.
(Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah
noun.
(Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel
Word Usage
"Since immigration to Israel is seen by Zionist ideology as “going up” (hence the Hebrew term aliyah), the newcomers are considered olim (“those who ascend”)."