noun
aliyah
Aliyah (noun) means the calling up of someone to the bimah for the reading of the Torah.
noun
1
The calling up of someone to the bimah for the reading of the Torah.
2
A subsection of a parashah (weekly Torah reading) read by (or on behalf of) one person.
3
The immigration of Jews to Israel.
4
One of the major waves of immigration of Jews to Israel.
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Etymology
From Hebrew עלייה / עֲלִיָּה (aliyá, “ascent”).
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What is the meaning of aliyah?
"aliyah" (noun) means the calling up of someone to the bimah for the reading of the Torah.
What are the different meanings of aliyah?
"aliyah" has 3 main meanings: 1. The calling up of someone to the bimah for the reading of the Torah; 2. A subsection of a parashah (weekly Torah reading) read by (or on behalf of) one person; 3. The immigration of Jews to Israel.