1. immigration to Israel, especially by Jewish people from the diaspora
Usage: often capitalized; from Hebrew
2. the act of being called up to read from the Torah during a synagogue service
Usage: Jewish religious context; plural: aliyot or aliyahs

Examples

• Many families made aliyah to Israel in the mid-20th century.
• The organization helps facilitate aliyah for Jews worldwide.
• He received an aliyah during the Shabbat service.
• Her aliyah to Israel marked a major life change.
• The rabbi called him for an aliyah to the Torah.
• Waves of aliyah have shaped Israeli society since its founding.