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My conversion was Orthodox and 100% according to Halacha.My greatest desire is to make Aliyah! I would like to ask you if i have the right as a convert to make aliyah, and if I will enjoy the same privileges and rights as other Jews immigrating to Israel.

Answer

Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts.

Yes, a proper convert enjoys 100% of the same aliyah rights as any other Jew.

The Jewish Agency has "official" aliyah information at
http://www.jafi.org.il

The World Zionist Organization has information at
www.wzo.org.il/aliyah.

AACI has a lot of information on their website at www.aaci.org.il

Also there is an organization called "Tehilla" which deals with aliyah for religious Jews. They have an office in New York.

With blessings from Jerusalem,

Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Aish.com

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