by paul1ezra | Mar 15, 2025 | Russia
Elena K from Blagoveshchensk “I worked at the JOINT, an organization that helps elderly Jews, supported needy families, and strengthened Jewish communities in Russia. This service was always dear to me. I knew that being a Jew meant helping, being a light for others....
by paul1ezra | Dec 15, 2024 | Russia
The story of the Marina and Nikolai, who made the difficult decision to repatriate to Israel, is filled with unexpected discoveries and emotional experiences. The couple were leaving with their two sons – Igor and Stanislav as well as Stanislav’s wife, Aleksandra. It...
by paul1ezra | Oct 15, 2024 | Brazil
“My name is Luiz. I was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro and have always lived there. I studied there and after some years of work, married Roberta and later our daughter Raquel was born. Unfortunately our country has gone through several economic crises and in our...
by paul1ezra | Aug 15, 2024 | France
“We have been considering making Aliyah for 21 years. We have received the love of Israel since our childhood from our parents. We have made several plans that we did not realize. 4 of our children went up after the baccalaureate with the masa programs, did their...
by paul1ezra | Jul 15, 2024 | Brazil
“My name is Patrick, I was born and lived in São Paulo, SP – Brazil. My mother always cheered me up by telling me stories about Israel and how our people there always defended themselves. I grew up with this idea of one day going there, studying and living...
by paul1ezra | Apr 15, 2024 | Ukraine
During March members of our Ukraine team have been holding meetings with the Jewish communities in a number of towns and cities close to the war zone. These meetings have been organized together with Ezra Ukraine, Christians for Israel, and the Jewish organization –...
by paul1ezra | Feb 15, 2024 | Brazil
My name is Sergio. I am married. I was born and raised in São Paulo- SP, Brazil. I spent some time in the United States and then returned, thinking that with the experience I gained there it would reflect well here. But it didn’t reflect. I tried several...
by paul1ezra | Oct 15, 2023 | Argentina
“My name is Sebastian. I am a husband and a father to two girls. After some time, we as a family have decided to make Aliyah, our huge dream really. We are from Argentina; a country that is going through a very difficult time at every level but especially financially,...
by paul1ezra | Sep 15, 2023 | Argentina
“This is a bit of my Aliyah journey I’d like to share with you. My name is Vanina. I am making Aliyah with my son, Netanel, and my daughter, Naomi. We love Israel! In fact, I am toshav chozer because we are returning to the place they were born and to where we all...
by paul1ezra | Aug 15, 2023 | Argentina
“My name is Catalina. I am from Entre Rios, Argentina. I have decided to make Aliyah with my husband Mauro and our little daughter. Aliyah means a lot for me but especially it means a new life ahead of us as a family. I do remember that I have this desire to make...
by paul1ezra | Jul 15, 2023 | Ukraine
Vasili did not ‘fall’ into Ezra’s hands immediately. Firstly, the Jewish aid organisation Chesed in Odessa received a call from Vasili’s daughter from Israel with a request to help find and evacuate her father from Kherson and help him get to Israel. A few days before...
by paul1ezra | Apr 15, 2023 | Ukraine
Boris is making aliyah with his wife Elya and sons Georgii and Yuri. He tells their story: “We ourselves are from Donetsk. Therefore, the main reason for our move is that it was very dangerous for us to stay in Donetsk. The area where we lived was often shelled. And...
