tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post3609550313820945034..comments2023-10-28T13:24:04.911+03:00Comments on in the land of milk and honey: Aliya: Two Years OnCalevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845000281247083994noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-41856429281497132042008-01-08T12:54:00.000+02:002008-01-08T12:54:00.000+02:00Hi Deborah,http://www.jworld.famillion.com?I heard...Hi Deborah,<BR/><BR/>http://www.jworld.famillion.com?<BR/>I heard about them - thanks for the advise.<BR/>Even though I think I know all my relatives, connecting the Jewish world sounds cool.<BR/>Dash cham,<BR/>AddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-87718392906273584742008-01-07T15:40:00.000+02:002008-01-07T15:40:00.000+02:00I made Aliya from France 2 years ago. I had good t...I made Aliya from France 2 years ago. <BR/>I had good times in Israel and less good times, but I know it was the right decision to come here.<BR/>I will be happy to answer any questions from people who think of doing it and give my advise to them.<BR/>Having relatives in Israel already is a big asset. <BR/>In case someone wants to find new relatives and stay in touch with the old ones, I can recommend the Israeli website www.jworld.famillion.com<BR/>Famillion is a worldwide family project connecting people across the globe, transcending borders and languages. you simply build your family tree and the system matches it with related trees and that way you connect to new or old relatives and make your family tree grow. you can also upload pictures and exchange family stories.<BR/>It s a great tool to find relatives and stay in touch with them.<BR/>So, guys, let s get all connected!!!<BR/>looking forward to receiving your comments...<BR/>Stay in touch,<BR/><BR/>DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-5138140808396430502007-12-26T04:17:00.000+02:002007-12-26T04:17:00.000+02:00Calev, just wanted to say this is a beautiful post...Calev, just wanted to say this is a beautiful post and describes every moment spent in Israel where excitement and disappointment coexist in the same breath. I hope to know someday which lover I will commit to and settle down with in the future.cornflake girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784478601388448112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-321640723155078282007-12-20T08:10:00.000+02:002007-12-20T08:10:00.000+02:00Congrats! Glad to hear you're still making Israel ...Congrats! Glad to hear you're still making Israel your home...my wife and I can't wait to join you!Yehudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370713357407387725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-46947539600492812542007-12-17T07:10:00.000+02:002007-12-17T07:10:00.000+02:00Mazel tov! I love reading your posts! Please keep ...Mazel tov! I love reading your posts! Please keep up the great work!<BR/>Shavua tov!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837060425563565210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-78398070609455505192007-12-16T13:42:00.000+02:002007-12-16T13:42:00.000+02:00Dear NoodlesWhat most people refer to as the "ive ...Dear Noodles<BR/><BR/>What most people refer to as the "ive been here for two years + and now the reality is setting in" life experience...<BR/><BR/>.....is not uniquely Israeli.<BR/><BR/>This is move number two for me.<BR/><BR/>Ive seen it all before.<BR/><BR/>But I felt the same way you do after move number one.<BR/><BR/>Psychologists say that moving countries is as emotional an experience as if youde lost an immediate family member.<BR/><BR/>Im not sure if Id go to that extreme, but lets agree that its a very challenging period for the sake of argument.<BR/><BR/>Israel has its problems, but so does Britain. Just take a look at the Financial Times and the doom and gloom surrounding Northern Rock (which is just the tip of the financial iceberg). <BR/><BR/>Or if you prefer, take a trip into a low income area of London.<BR/><BR/>Ask your average Briton of african or muslim background how he/she feels about their financial and social situation. Check out the stats to double check if it makes you happy.<BR/><BR/>Israel is a first world country just like any other.<BR/><BR/>Try not getting a job in the US - see how far youll get with the pitance they give you as unemployment cash (with the proviso that you keep showing them that youve continuously been looking for a job otherwise that pitance will not be coming your way any time soon).<BR/><BR/>Any move overseas is tough.<BR/><BR/>Nothing is going to be handed to you on a silver platter - yes, not even here, in the land of milk and money.<BR/><BR/>But you didnt exactly land in the middle of the sahara.<BR/><BR/>Some Israelis are jaded because they have a longer route than a lot of other people - army of 3 or more years, often violent, then Uni, then start work usually in your late twenties when a lot of other young yehudim around the world are getting along either ok or well financially and are building careers for themselves. <BR/><BR/>Israelis are only just starting at that age. Imagine how it must feel, and then put their words and actions in context.<BR/><BR/>Then theres the usual blah di blah about the people in the slug buildings (ie government offices).<BR/><BR/>Again, same story everywhere else. Slugs exist all over the world, they just speak different languages when you ask for help with something. <BR/><BR/>Being told to "wait" while they "arse about" is exactly the same whether its in English or in outer Mongolian.<BR/><BR/>Someone famous once said that change is the only constant in our lives (along with death and taxes if you believe my four eyed accountant).<BR/><BR/>Embrace change, hopefully in a positive way, and adapt.<BR/><BR/>This place makes you think on your feet. Nobody is going to spoon feed you here.<BR/><BR/>When you do something because you have no choice, then you can achieve wonderful things.<BR/><BR/>Dont just think positive, act it. Thought without action is a, well, haval.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-15281709820226697432007-12-16T09:49:00.000+02:002007-12-16T09:49:00.000+02:003.5 years on for me, and can't say I have maintain...3.5 years on for me, and can't say I have maintained such positivity! Although, there is hope in the form of Calev! Mazel TovNoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420951330902715378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-74247297191428898102007-12-13T14:57:00.000+02:002007-12-13T14:57:00.000+02:00great post! A breath of fresh air!great post! A breath of fresh air!The Ginrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168944510321681459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-37037210939960318262007-12-12T10:44:00.000+02:002007-12-12T10:44:00.000+02:00Thanks for all the mazel tov'shaving listened to t...Thanks for all the mazel tov's<BR/><BR/>having listened to the youtube link, i think i can safely say that i am not fully Israeli yet!!Calevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845000281247083994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-33975666918751668962007-12-12T09:17:00.000+02:002007-12-12T09:17:00.000+02:00Mazal Tov!Dont just take out the "hadash" take out...Mazal Tov!<BR/><BR/>Dont just take out the "hadash" take out the "oleh" and replace it with "Israeli".<BR/><BR/>You can say you are truly Israeli when you know who this singer is, recognize the song, and understand the words, and their funny significance.<BR/><BR/>As proudly sung by Ars #1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LF38q2KZ4sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-45752365883789802322007-12-10T01:01:00.000+02:002007-12-10T01:01:00.000+02:00Really enjoyed reading it Calev. Should be cut & p...Really enjoyed reading it Calev. Should be cut & paste for the many others, who often forget the purpose of being here. See you soon. Gal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-51516712747848255542007-12-09T19:10:00.000+02:002007-12-09T19:10:00.000+02:00calev, mazal tov on your 2 yr anniversary, nice po...calev, mazal tov on your 2 yr anniversary, nice postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-58190623893931128052007-12-09T15:18:00.000+02:002007-12-09T15:18:00.000+02:00Hey, Calev.It was really nice to speak to you on t...Hey, Calev.<BR/>It was really nice to speak to you on the msn the other day. Mazal Tov on your 2 year anniversary & Chanukah Sameach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-40326816006525886202007-12-09T13:46:00.000+02:002007-12-09T13:46:00.000+02:00מזל טוב וחנוכה שמחמזל טוב וחנוכה שמחAvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329515764832743303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-63551991769000447912007-12-08T18:37:00.000+02:002007-12-08T18:37:00.000+02:00Mazel Tov and Happy Hanukkah. Congratulations on ...Mazel Tov and Happy Hanukkah. Congratulations on a successful first two years in your new home, Israel. I look forward to joining you soon. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15743286.post-67200187848138240162007-12-07T12:16:00.000+02:002007-12-07T12:16:00.000+02:00Congrats on your two year anniversary. It's great ...Congrats on your two year anniversary. It's great to read you posts!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com