Shana Tova u’Metukah
Wishing you a happy, sweet New Year. Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year, is around the corner (Oct. 2-4) reminding us that, at least, once a year we have a time to sit down and reflect on where we ...
Hanukah in Israel
The Festival of Lights is not just a name, but a reality in Israel. Specifically in Jerusalem, the windows of apartment buildings line the streets with little flickering flames. You can even hear ...
Current Affairs: Electric Bicycles
Summer 2015 brought great news to bike-, environment- and efficiency- enthusiasts across the country when the Ministry of Transportation approved the use of electric bicycles in Israel. Bigger ...
Helping Elderly Parents Make Aliyah
Bringing your parents to Israel is a mitzvah – and a major undertaking. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you with the process. The reasons for moving are many. Your parents ...
CURRENT AFFAIRS: West Coast Port Strike and Congestion
When a labor dispute began in July after the longshoreman and the Pacific Maritime Association contract expired, confusion and congestion were the results. Months of disruptions at 29 West Coast ...
Aliyah and the Army
New immigrants (olim) are subject to the same Military Service Law that applies to Israeli citizens, permanent residents of Israel, and Israeli citizens who hold dual citizenship and reside ...
Making Aliyah with a Disability
If you are disabled or moving to Israel with a disabled family member, you want to know what to expect when you make aliyah. Under Israeli law, the State of Israel has an obligation to assure ...