Israel’s government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India’s north-eastern region, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years.
The Government of Israel on Sunday approved a “significant, wide-scale initiative” to complete the Aliyah (immigration) of the Bnei Menashe community from northeastern India, the Jewish Agency for Israel said.
“This historic decision will bring approximately 5,800 members of the community to Israel by 2030, including 1,200 already approved in 2026,” it said.
It will be the first time that the Jewish Agency will be leading the entire pre-immigration process – eligibility interviews together with the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, the Conversion Authority, and the Population and Immigration Authority – organising the flights for eligible candidates and managing their absorption in Israel.
The plan is estimated to require a special budget of 90 million shekels (USD 27 million) to cover the costs of the flights​Israel’s government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India’s north-eastern region, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years.
The Government of Israel on Sunday approved a “significant, wide-scale initiative” to complete the Aliyah (immigration) of the Bnei Menashe community from northeastern India, the Jewish Agency for Israel said.
“This historic decision will bring approximately 5,800 members of the community to Israel by 2030, including 1,200 already approved in 2026,” it said.
It will be the first time that the Jewish Agency will be leading the entire pre-immigration process – eligibility interviews together with the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, the Conversion Authority, and the Population and Immigration Authority – organising the flights for eligible candidates and managing their absorption in Israel.
The plan is estimated to require a special budget of 90 million shekels (USD 27 million) to cover the costs of the flights ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
