Coming Into the Light of Aliyah
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Aliyah and Dealing with Separation from Family Practical tools to keep the relationships flourishing By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Aliyah is one of the most exciting and courageous choices a Jew can make today. Choosing to live in the Holy Land comes with countless blessings and great spiritual benefits. However, along with the many positive benefits... Continue Reading →
I had never been introduced to the teachings of “The RAV” …..Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zt"zl until we made aliyah. Through Divine Providence, he and his teachings came into our lives and forever changed the way we view Eretz HaKodesh and our beloved Jewish nation. Please enjoy this extraordinary biography of the Rav, so you... Continue Reading →
MOTHER HELENE: Her Legacy Lives On In memory of my beloved mother Helene: Yahrzeit August/2003 by Ariella Bracha Waldinger My mother passed away 12 years ago, this week, and I miss her so deeply. There was only one way I could ease the pain in my heart and that was to share her with all... Continue Reading →
Living in Israel: What is it really like? Part Two By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Recently, I have asked many friends who have made Aliyah over the years this question:” what was the most pleasantly surprising aspect of making Aliyah?” Without exception, 99% respond that the warmth, kindness, caring and helpfulness of the community shocked and surprised... Continue Reading →
Living in Israel: What Is It Really Like? Part One By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The question I am most frequently asked when I visit America is, “What is it like living in Israel?” The question itself is deep and probing and touches upon many components. At best, I will strive to answer it through insights,... Continue Reading →
Parshat Devarim: Stating the Facts Relating To the Land Of Israel By Ariella Bracha Waldinger In last week’s Torah portion, which begins the 5th book of Moses called Devarim, we read that Moses’ life is drawing to an end. I cannot imagine the sadness that must have gripped the Israelites, as their beloved teacher and... Continue Reading →
The Glorious State of Israel: State of Mind: State of Being “A state is not handed to a nation on a silver platter.” Dr. Chaim Weizmann, first president of the State of Israel. By Ariella Bracha Waldinger From the darkness appeared a young girl and a young boy, and slowly they stepped to face their... Continue Reading →
Aliyah 2003-2015 Celebrating 12 Years Of Extraordinary Blessings By Ariella Bracha Waldinger It is my intention to write 12 different essays over the next few weeks on 12 different topics related to making Aliyah and living in Israel. This will be my way of celebrating 12 wondrous years of living in G-ds beloved garden—Eretz HaKodesh.... Continue Reading →
Crossing to Safety: Returning Home to Israel by Ariella Bracha Waldinger I had been away for more than a month and was returning home. As the airplane approached the runway for touch-down, I began to feel a fluttering in my heart that cannot be explained in words. I knew that soon I would walk through... Continue Reading →
Coming Into the Light of Aliyah 
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