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Related: About this forumJews Are Fleeing Russia Because Of Putin
AP tried to put a positive spin on this story for some reason, but the reality is ugly:
Surge From Eastern Europe
According to Israeli authorities, as many as 4,685 Russian citizens relocated to Israel in 2014 -- more than double than in any of the previous 16 years.
And the trend seems to be accelerating.
The nongovernmental Jewish Agency for Israel has released figures showing a 40-percent surge in immigration to the country between January and March of this year, compared to the same period in 2014.
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COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)It's the history of Jews in Russia, whether the Tsar's or the Communists'. Time has come for you to leave.
newthinking
(3,982 posts)Nothing is mentioned about the increase from Russia, however they did point out that the largest increases in immigrants are coming from France and Ukraine due to rising hostility toward Jews and economic factors.
From the report on the page with immigration figures:
Aliyah:
Encouraging Aliyah as the Outcome of a Jewish Identity, and Facilitating Aliyah of Choice and of Rescue Aliyah is The Jewish Agencys historic mandate to bring Jews home to Israel and 2014 was, in many ways, a record-breaking year. In 2014, The Jewish Agency facilitated the Aliyah of nearly 26,500
Jews from around the world, the highest number in 13 years and a 39% increase over 2013. Growth was 195% from Ukraine and 120% from France. 2014s new Israelis included:
http://www.jewishagency.org/sites/default/files/JA_2014_15_Annual_Report_Low_ENG_v5_Final.pdf
Updated edit: I found more info. in 2012 3,545 immigrated. So there was no "2x" as many increase. JIA increased their sponsorship programs in 2013 so more immigrants are relocating from all over the world.
Behind the Aegis
(53,961 posts)Things aren't really that bad! Canaries in the coalmine, except, IMO, that has been the gays this go around. Such a lovely place for minorities.
Steven the Somnolent
(36 posts)I've no idea why this fact is sloughed over by the media.