Aliyah: Do It for YOURSELF
By Sorelle Weinstein It is difficult for me to understand my preteen yearnings to live in Israel but my desire to make Aliyah was deeply ingrained in me before I even had the vocabulary to articulate why. As a child Israel spoke to my senses. I remember the sweetness of inhaling the country. I remember the feeling of safety and love when seeing a chayal in green on Egged buses.
Eight Things You Should Know About Ulpan Etzion
I was the biggest homebody. I had lived in the same house my entire life. The thought of making Aliyah – leaving the comfort of my childhood home in Plainview, New York – and living and studying at Ulpan Etzion in Jerusalem was terrifying to me.
Avidan Milevsky – Making Aliyah with Kids
When considering Aliyah, a big question that comes up for families is how to ensure a successful Aliyah and transition for your children. For each family the transition to Israel will be slightly different but there are several steps that can be taken ahead of Aliyah to make the move smoother and easier on your kids.
A Day in Ashkelon
It’s 4:50am and my alarm clock will ring in five minutes. I hear the rain outside, which is a rarity [...]
