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Aliyah Definition & Meaning

aliyah
noun
  1. (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah; "he was called on for an aliyah"
  2. (Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel; "students making aliyah"

"Aliyah" in song lyrics

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  • "Lil Ali and Aliyah"
    Eightball f/ MJG — Daddy
  • "i miss you aliyah"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www.queen aliyah"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does aliyah mean?
(Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah; "he was called on for an aliyah" (Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel; "students making aliyah"
What part of speech is aliyah?
Aliyah is a noun.
How many definitions does aliyah have?
Aliyah has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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