G-d, through His great goodness, finally said, “Yes. Yes, Rivkah, you can now make plans to come and live in my Land, live among My people. Come soon and grow yet closer to Me.”

Aaron Goldhammer

Israel Cured Me

Nine years ago, when I was 19, I got my 3rd right shoulder dislocation while playing water polo. So like before, I went to the doctor and was referred for physical therapy. During the therapy…

Carol Ann Givati

A New Olah

What I love about Israel (Besides all the obvious). I love seeing a Mezuzah on every door. It is amazing. A powerful reminder that this is Israel. I love the buses and trains.

Earl Shugerman

A well known journalist who writes for the Jewish press around the world

My first and favorite tour of Jerusalem was two months after my Aliyah in May of 2007. I was accompanied by my cousin Chaya (Heb. fem. name for life).

T.R

My Aliyah Disappointment

As Jews, many of us dream of making the Holy Land our home. And when we begin the process, we’re filled with hope, excitement and joy. When my husband and I got the call to go to the Israeli Embassy to get our passports stamped, we could hardly stand it!

Anonymous

Is He in the Israeli Food Industry?

I wonder if G-d is in the food business on the side. I know He is busy with important things like global warming, the global economic crisis and all other things global but how is it that all the festivals revolve around food? I think G-d is a major shareholder in the food industry

Anonymous Shares his Personal Aliyah Story

Single, I arrived in Israel in 1988. I went straight to an absorption center in Kfar Saba with a group of other singles. It was always my intention to move north to Haifa. I loved the mountains, the sea, the forests and the way of life.

Doreen Guinsburg of blessed memory

A True Zionist in Palestine

As I entered her very modest ground floor apartment in Ahuzza, Haifa, I immediately noticed an antique book-stand filled with lots of interesting old leather bound books. A large collection of nature scenes, watercolors and pastels cover the walls. On the coffee table are a selection of paperbacks on Aliyah, Israel and Zionism..

Lynn Durlacker z” l- Doreen’s beloved sister

Travels up Africa’s Great North Rd. on her way to Israel

Lynn Durlacker’s & Jambo – her incredible journey to Israel…

Leah

One Year After Aliyah

Even though they teach you the word “savlanut” or patience, no one seems to have any. Pray that when the serviceman says he is coming on Tuesday, that he means this coming Tuesday and not one of the 52 Tuesdays this year.

Eran Zingman

A Lone Soldier in Israel

Lots of unsteady, Zionist motivated, young American adults come to Israel to show their Jewish/Israeli attachment. Maybe it’s just an excuse, and they are searching for their identity in what they presume is a different and friendlier society. In my case, I came to Israel, not because I wanted to contribute to Israel…

The Lichtenberg’s

Gershom & Bobbie Aliyah from Chicago to Haifa

My wife and I made Aliyah to Haifa in July, 2007. We came from Chicagoland, having spent much of our lives in the New York/New Jersey area. Our two children are grown enough to have remained in the U.S…

David Reid

My Journey via Turkey, Syrian, Iran & Russia

For most of my life, I have been the stereotypical “Wandering Jew”. I was born in the US but always felt out of place there, so as soon as I received sufficient academic qualifications, I headed out…

Sanda Abromovici-Lam

Being a Jew in Israel

My name is Sanda Abromovici-Lam – when I made aliyah I was so excited I could finally recover my identity.

Zelda

An Autumn Aliyah

Zelda made Aliyah at the age of 65 from Houston. She was open to new experiences, had a positive attitude and was progressing well. Then tragedy struck…

We all have a personal story of our Aliyah journey, share yours with us, if it’s suitable, we’ll publish it. We’d love to hear from you – anglolist[@]gmail.com or use the contact form.

Aliyah stories, experiences, insights & reflections

The unique and individual stories of your friends; olim and expats who chose to make Israel their new home

Lynette Karp

30 years after Aliyah

Barry Braun – Eurovision contestant, Chazzan extraordinaire

The Crankshaw’s

My Aliyah Success Story

Joanne Sugarman

Missing Tesco

Isaac Ben

Tips for Olim

Sara Jacobovici

The Women of Aliyah

Jessica Fishman

Living in Israel is Hard, Leaving is Harder

Rolene Marks

Bringing Your Pet to Israel – A Kitty’s Tale

Sylvain Blumenfrucht

A Day at Misrad Hapnim

Rivkah Lambert-Adler

An Aliyah Miracle