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I'm making Aliyah in 3 months! Any advice? Ive been to Israel a million times and speak Hebrew fluently, but I've never actually lived there... so any tips would be great (nothing about the Arab-Israeli conflict pelase)

Answer 1

Hi...

Just act the way that comfort you  do not add stress to your stay there...

I assume people will understand...

Good luck

P/S:

Aliyah is widely regarded as an important Jewish cultural concept and a fundamental concept of Zionism that is enshrined in Israel's Law of Return, which permits any Jew the legal right to assisted immigration and settlement in Israel, as well as automatic Israeli citizenship. A Jew who makes aliyah is called an oleh (m. singular) or olah (f. singular), the plural for both is olim. Many Religious Jews espouse aliyah as a return to the Promised land, and regard it as the fulfillment of God's biblical promise to the descendants of the Hebrew patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Aliyah is included as a commandment by some opinions on the enumeration of the 613 commandments.

In Zionist discourse, the term aliyah (plural aliyot) includes both voluntary immigration for ideological, emotional, or practical reasons and, on the other hand, mass flight of persecuted populations of Jews. The vast majority of Israeli Jews today trace their family's recent roots to outside of the country. While many have actively chosen to settle in Israel rather than some other country, many had little or no choice about leaving their previous home countries. While Israel is commonly recognized as "a country of immigrants", it is also, in large measure, a country of refugees.

According to the most common traditional Jewish ordering of books of the Bible, the very last word of the Bible (i.e. the last word in the original Hebrew of verse 2 Chronicles 36:23) is veya`al, a "jussive" verb form derived from the same root as aliyah, meaning "let him go up" (to Israel).

Answer 2

Best of luck to you (and your cat)!

TAU is a great university!

The best advice I have is:  Network, make friends, go places, get in touch with Judiasm, meet as many people as you can from all walks of life.

Again:  Good luck to you on this wonderful new journey!

(Have you thought of contacting Nefesh B'nefesh?  http://www.nbn.org.il/index.php)

Answer 3

hey where are you live?

and as Israeli i could tell Hebrew could be hard language...

but i believe you will know perfect Hebrew when you come to live here... and many Jews here know English Spanish and Russian so it could be easier for you if you know one of them.

and welcomee (Hebrew: barooh aba)

if you wanna to live in Jerusalem, Pizgat Ze'ev i think it is the best place for you... there are no Arabs who live there. they only work in the mall and many Arabs come to this mall but dont worry about this. and in the morning you may see them clean the street and things like that, but dont worry about this too.

and pizgat zeev it is not a religious place

Answer 4

great for you you are very lucky to have had this opportunity.

here are a few points that might help you with your move, Keep an Open Mind open-mindedness and lack of expectations as the number one ingredient for Aliyah success. cautions against regarding the move to Israel as a "cure-all" or as a "flip of the switch" which will automatically change a person's life. "You've got to work at it,"

Keep your  Connection Alive,One of the most difficult challenges new immigrants encounter is the loneliness of leaving loved ones behind. Keeping up with family and friends is critical for a successful aliyah. Too much loneliness and homesickness are definite success-busters, and it's important to make the effort. Immigrants would do well to consider getting an all-you-can-talk phone line which can be used to make international calls for a set fee each month.

Live, Laugh, Love,To ensure aliyah success, make sure you keep a good attitude and take time to enjoy the life here. Take a family trip to recharge your batteries -- the farthest you can travel in Israel is six hours to Eilat! Go to the Kotel, (the Western Wall) to remember why you wanted to relocate to a country where your ancestors served in the Temple. Even a brief walk in many neighborhoods can reveal archaeological treasures and ancient ruins. If aliyah is a marriage between Israel and the immigrant, keep the spark alive. And remember: Despite the over-fond memories at times, America was no cake-walk either!

get as much help as you can,The culture here is a warm, tight-knit one where every heart feels another heart. And most Israelis have a soft spot for the new immigrant who "sacrificed fame and fortune" to move to their humble country.

remember with time, your move will be easier,advice to new immigrants is to be patient and give enough time to really progress. Even if things start off stressful, circumstances generally improve as time goes by. It's hardly ever advisable to jump the gun and do an about-face back to the Diaspora, even when disappointment sets in. Instead, keep the faith, call a friend to commiserate, and know that there's an excellent chance that one day you'll look back at this moment

you must also plan a head,The face of aliyah today is a lot more pleasant than it's ever been. New immigrants are entitled to many services, both before they move and afterwards, and many times they're given preferential treatment.

The best way to assure a successful aliyah is by becoming as knowledgeable as possible about every aspect of the before and after. Take advantage of aliyah resource websites, Israeli community email lists, and anyone else who can give you additional information.

It's important to be smart about your rights. For example, immigrants are entitled to a special tax bracket when purchasing an apartment, but it can only be used once in a seven-year period. Knowing this, the savvy oleh will take this perk into consideration when contemplating a home purchase.

anyway good luck

Answer 5

Well let's hope you meet God in Israel and become religious.  I'll pray for that.

Remember religion is not giving up freedom.

Answer 6

dont forget to bring a towel,

Good luck i've thought about it I have an aunt uncle and two cousins there but i speak no hebrew and know noone besides them I would find it difficult.

but sounds like you dont have those problems.

you seem nice but your avatar is frightening

Answer 7

I don't have any advice for you but I do hope that you are very happy there. May peace be your resting place in your homeland!!!

Answer 8

Yay, congrats!  What an exciting time.  I wish you the best of luck on your move (and on completing your degree!!)

It sounds like you've got everything under control, going through nefesh b'nefesh and your shaliach.  

If you're looking for a part time job, you can try: www.marksman.co.il

My only other advice is to have a great time!  Good luck

Answer 9

First off, there are much better forums to connect with like nefesh b'nefesh's list and there are others. I've found most of the stuff in this section is about Israel bashing. :-(

That said, since we're here, I do actually have a lot of advice.  

*bring the things from the US that are comforting for you to have.

*you don't really need to bring over the counter meds like a lot of people advise, they have all that you need here but if there is something in particular you like, bring a small supply to last until you get the "lay of the land"

*Certain things are more expensive here. Stock up on face cream and such. Shampoos you can get here for cheap enough and they're fine.

It is very different to live here than to tour. You'll feel at home on one hand and on the other--well, (I know you're not religious) there is a gemorrah that says three things come with hardship, and one of the three is Israel! So, it will not always be so easy. That's part of the growing that happens when you come to the land. Don't ever get discouraged.

I'll try to temporarily enable the email feature of my YA account and if you want to, we'd be happy to host you for a Shabbat or something (we live in the North).

Even though you're not religious, there is an amazing program for young people called "Anywhere in Israel" and they help students get hospitality for shabbat if they want to see the country. It is a religious program so you should tell the lady running it that you're not. I don't think it will be a problem but you would need to respect shabbat in homes that you visit.

Most of all. congratulations for coming home!! I'd write a book for you if I had more time! Do you know who Jeff Sidel is? He's got some great programs for young people and that might be a good thing to plug into for meeting people and maybe even getting "adopted" by a family.  http://www.jeffseidel.com/ He's a great guy from everything I've heard about him.

You are courageous! Remember that no matter how hard things feel sometimes, life in Israel is always meaningful! Stay strong and sweet. And, again, welcome home!!!!

Answer 10

It depends how old you are and your level of observance.

If you are younger and single, I recommend going to seminary and learning Torah.

If your single and looking for a nice community check out a religious kibbutz.