Israeli news during the past week has been upsetting (at least to me). Wimpy officials gave in to the terrorists’ hunger strike, civilians attacked at Rachel’s Tomb, and more rocket and rock-throwing attacks as Arabs “celebrate” their Nakba day. What other country in the world would continue to allow their citizens to be subjected to …
Category Archives: Aliyah Planning
Israeli Actualization
Whether you’ve been on-the-fence about making Aliyah, have already moved to Israel or are completely ignorant of what Israel is all about, I highly recommend this informative and inspiring film – Israel Inside – that makes me proud to call myself an Israeli. The film is hosted by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, who gave up …
Le Shana Haba b’Yerushalayim!
Earlier this week I watched a brief AISH video by Lori Palatnik about the song we sing at the end of the seder – Le Shana Haba b’Yerushalayim (Next Year in Jerusalem). In this message, Lori asks how many people really mean those words. I found this surprising since she doesn’t live in Israel and …
Who can compete with this? Israel can!
I just received the following e-mail solicitation from an American organization that will remain nameless: Looking for a thriving, centrally located, modern orthodox community? Spend a Shabbos at the xxxxx and experience our warmth and hospitality for yourself. • Over 180 orthodox families and growing • New Family Initiative – $25,000 interest-free loan • Free …
