Planning your Life in Israel - Nefesh B'Nefesh

Planning and Preparing for Retiree Life in Israel: Beyond the Paperwork

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:25:50 +0000

There is so much paperwork involved in planning your Aliyah that you might forget about some other key aspects that require your attention to set yourself up for success in Israel.

The post Planning and Preparing for Retiree Life in Israel: Beyond the Paperwork appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Making Aliyah with Kids – Article Roundup

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:01:51 +0000

Making Aliyah with kids can be challenging, but not to fear, we have loads of great articles on our website and this page rounds them all up for you: Bringing Teenage Children on Aliyah 5 Ways to Prepare Your Family for Aliyah How Israeli Youth Movements will Change Your Childs Life Tenu’ot Noar (Youth [...]

The post Making Aliyah with Kids – Article Roundup appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Living in Israel as a Tourist

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:24:22 +0000

Disclaimer: The article offers general information about living in Israel prior to making Aliyah. Nefesh B’Nefesh does not schedule appointments for visa renewals and is unable to facilitate the procedures mentioned herein. For more information regarding bureaucratic procedures, benefits, and the various implications of living in Israel as a tourist, please refer to the relevant Israeli government offices.

The post Living in Israel as a Tourist appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Preparing a Child for a Big Move

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:11:58 +0000

Edited translation of an article published in Maariv on 8/8/10 - נעבור את זה: איך לעבור דירה נכון עם ילדים How can I best prepare my child for moving? "Remember that changes that may seem small to us as adults -- such as rearranging the furniture, for example -- are significant for a child, [...]

The post Preparing a Child for a Big Move appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Planning a Pilot Trip

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:10:31 +0000

Your successful Aliyah requires a tremendous amount of planning and research, and the more you know in advance, the more likely you are to plan effectively and create a positive experience for yourself and your family. A pilot trip is an essential step in learning what your options are and making the best possible [...]

The post Planning a Pilot Trip appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

The Family Challenge of Aliyah

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:08:25 +0000

This article is by Dr. Caroline Hacohen, educational psychologist Moving home is a major "life-event", and the challenge of moving far away, when making aliyah, adds extra stress. It is often especially difficult for the younger members of the family. Together with all the excitement, it may be a challenge to keep the family [...]

The post The Family Challenge of Aliyah appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Preparing Your Children (and Yourself) for Their Aliyah

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:08:25 +0000

My seven year old was thrilled when we told him we were making Aliyah- the date of our move couldn't come soon enough. He said goodbye to friends and family without a hitch, he kept telling them we were the lucky ones. Now that we're here, it's like a nightmare. He cries every morning, [...]

The post Preparing Your Children (and Yourself) for Their Aliyah appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Top Ten Considerations Before Making Aliyah With A Teen

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:04 +0000

If you're planning Aliyah with a teenager, here are some ideas and suggestions to keep in mind: Your child may or may not want to make Aliyah. Some parents make the decision to make Aliyah without speaking to their teens. Research proves that teens integrate into Israeli teen culture better when they know well [...]

The post Top Ten Considerations Before Making Aliyah With A Teen appeared first on Nefesh B'Nefesh.