by Troy McClellan | Jun 15, 2025 | Russia
Artem and Olga R from Irkutsk My grandmother Nadezhda, lived in Siberia a long time ago. She moved several times. For some time, she lived and worked in the city of Tulun, where she ended up working. Our family originated from her. I dream of returning to the homeland...
by Troy McClellan | May 15, 2025 | Russia
Anna and Albert B from Moscow “I cannot ignore the fact that I am Jewish…” These words of Anna Brinkman sounded like a confession – not only to herself, but also to God. Her story is a story of return. Returning to the roots, to the land that God...
by Troy McClellan | Apr 15, 2025 | Georgia
Making aliyah for our family – my husband Gogita and I and our two sons – Tevdore and Saba – is important for several reasons. One of the main reasons is my Jewish roots; another is to overcome our poverty here and finally to give our children a better future. We...