What is the meaning of aliyah?

noun

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