A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A JEW IN THE LAND I awoke early to go to the hospital in Tzfat for a surgical procedure to remove an area of skin cancer on my neck. The day was sunny but with a chill in the air, so I put on my warm coat. We chose... Continue Reading →
Lech Lecha– Aliyah to Israel
LECH LECHA Lech Lecha is the quintessential Torah portion that states succinctly that G-d commanded Avraham to "go for yourself, from your land, from your relatives, and from your father's house, to the land I will show you," which turned out to be The Holy Land—Eretz Yisrael. Leave everything behind! It is never easy to... Continue Reading →
Aliyah, Rosh HaShana and Divine Providence
Coming Face To Face With Divine Providence on Erev Rosh Hashana Divine Providence means that G-d not only knows what is going on in the world, but He is actively engaged in supervising its day to day, moment to moment events—nothing is happenstance, accidental or by chance. There are 2 types of Divine Providence—His care... Continue Reading →
Rosh HaShana, after Aliyah, in the Old City of Jerusalem– Where Heaven Meets Earth!
My First Elul and Rosh Hashana experience In The Old City of Jerusalem Seven weeks after making Aliyah, we were privileged to greet Rosh Hashanah, the holiday that marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, in the holiest place on earth—Jerusalem, the Holy City. Let's just say, it was spiritually "Mind Blowing" because Jerusalem... Continue Reading →
Why You Need to Make Aliyah to Israel
Ten Ways You Know Rosh HaShana in Israel is Almost Here by Judy Lash Balint, reprinted from the Algemeiner http://www.algemeiner.com/2012/09/13/ten-ways-you-know-rosh-hashana-in-israel-is-almost-here/ 1. Turn on the radio any time in the weeks between the date school starts and Yom Kippur, and it’s a sure bet that on any station you’ll hear a version of Adon Haselichot (Master of forgiveness),... Continue Reading →
Elul, the month of transformation
The month of Elul is one of the most astonishing months of the Hebrew calendar. It is laden with the deepest, heavenly riches of powerful, transformative meaning waiting to be uncovered and utilized. Riches, in the Jewish religion, are spiritual riches which translate to spiritual power and light. Elul is called "the month of repentance,"... Continue Reading →
Welcome Home to Today’s 331 new Olim- Aliyah to Israel
Today, 331 new olim made their way home to Eretz Israel! Among them, are 125 young men and women who will be serving in the IDF. Watch this inspiring video from today's arrival, pack your bags, and join us here in the Land of Your Soul--Eretz HaKodesh. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/170879#.Ugo8WpJgdqU
Why You Should Make Aliyah As Soon As Possible
Here is a powerful film about the need and merit of making aliyah. Grab your cup of coffee or tea, enjoy, and then start your packing! We are here and ready to welcome you home! *Note: At the end of the film, several books on aliyah are recommended. Here is the list: "To Dwell... Continue Reading →
Speaking the Language- Aliyah to Israel
"SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE" by Ariella Bracha Waldinger One frequent hesitation to making Aliyah is the issue of learning a new language—can I learn to “speak” Hebrew? Many Jews who return home already speak Hebrew or come with the basics. For others, however, the thought of sitting and learning Hebrew is intimidating and causes many perspective... Continue Reading →
Coming Into the Light of Aliyah 
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