Moving to Israel

  Though we’ve already started posting material, we came to the realization the other day that we never really introduced ourselves and our blog properly so we’d like to take today’s post to do that. Ronen and I are both born and raised in America and have made Aliyah to Israel in the last ten years (he from Los Angeles, me from New Jersey). We were roommates in college and met back up here in Israel upon arrival. As many new Olim, we have spent the years struggling in both the financial and emotional adjustments to Israel. I think most people are familiar with the financial difficulties associated with the move from “comfy” North America but equally, if not more difficult, is the whole draining psychological process of making Aliyah. The people you are leaving. Adjusting to a new culture. Bringing your family up in a strange environment. Where do you send your children to school? Where do you go to school and/or get a job? What’s the health care situation? The list is endless and can be very intimidating.

This is why we have started this blog associated with everything about moving to Israel. As two established, hi-tech trained, North American Olim, we have seen a lot here in Israel and would like to help the community at large. We’d like to tell you our experiences, share some of our connections, provide you with expert analysis from highly regarded sources on the news and a whole lot more in attempting to become THE source for people moving to Israel and interested in life in Israel in general. We will be posting regularly and hope to establish a long term relationship with you, our readers, while hoping that you enjoy our postings for years to come.

One final, important note: we think that the most important aspect of a successful Aliyah/moving to Israel blog is you. We want and encourage you to regularly comment and post on our blog as often as you wish. All comments are welcome: critique, praise, questions, answers, and suggestions; anything related to Israel and, especially, making that tough, life altering move to the Holy Land.

Thanks so much and looking forward to a very fruitful relationship.

Ari Strauch

Tags: Aliyah, Israel, medical care in Israel, Moving to Israel

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