by paul1ezra | Apr 5, 2021 | Brazil
Reynan S from Sao Paulo “My name is Reynan, I am from São Paulo, Brazil. Aliyah for me means a new start in life in the Holy Land. I decided to make Aliyah because I am Jewish and I believe that it will be the best option. I am looking for stability, studies and...
by paul1ezra | Mar 5, 2021 | Brazil
Eliana A from Sao Paulo “My name is Eliana, I am a widow from São Paulo, Brazil and I’m making aliyah with my son Leo and his wife Kesia.” “Aliyah means a search for greater spirituality, a change of life for the whole family, with unity, love and hope. I want to...
by paul1ezra | Feb 20, 2021 | Ukraine
Vladimir y Tatyana B from Sebastopol “Twenty years ago, my parents moved to Israel, my dad is already ninety-two years old, and mom is ninety. Two years ago my father had serious heart problems and underwent surgery. Thank God, the operation was successful. My parents...
by paul1ezra | Feb 5, 2021 | Ukraine
Viktor and Marina Y from Donetsk Viktor is making Aliyah with his wife, Marina and son, Dmytro. He tells their story: “My wife and I are from Donetsk and are both doctors by profession. I am a surgeon, and my wife is a rehabilitation therapist. We have two sons –...
by paul1ezra | Jan 20, 2021 | Russia
Aleksandr and KseniyaT from Uzhno Sakhalinsk Aleksandr is making Aliyah with his wife, Kseniya and two sons – Artem and Daniil. Aleksandr (Sasha) is from Uzhno Sakhalinsk which is the furthest point in Eastern Russia. This is where the sun rises, and it is close to...
by paul1ezra | Jan 5, 2021 | Russia
Stanislav and Elena N from Samara Stanislav and Elena are making Aliyah along with their son, Matvei. Stanislav has wanted to make Aliyah for some time, but Elena did not want to leave. It took two years of persuasion before she was ready to move! They see the move...
by paul1ezra | Dec 20, 2020 | Georgia
Lela and Paata B from Gori, Georgia Lela is making Aliyah with her husband Paata and two children – daughter Nato and son Nika. Lela tells their story: “I have been waiting for this for a long time and I know that in this strange time worldwide my family is taking...
by paul1ezra | Dec 5, 2020 | Moldova
“Many families who decide to repatriate to Israel are concerned about the question: where to start? One way or another, in order to successfully assimilate into a new environment, it is important to honestly answer yourself a couple of questions: Do I really want to...
by paul1ezra | Jul 20, 2020 | Russia
Alena and Evgenii came from Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East. They were making Aliyah along with their son, Alexei. They are a very interesting, strong family from a village background. Nevertheless, they chose repatriation to Israel. Khabarovsk used to be the...
by paul1ezra | Jul 5, 2020 | Ukraine
While Yosif’s wife was alive they didn’t think about repatriation. They lived very modestly and had enough from their pensions. But after her death Yosif decided to make his Aliyah. Yosif is 75 and his sister who lives in Israel has invited him to come live with her....
by paul1ezra | Jun 20, 2020 | Brazil
Leonardo and Sheila made Aliyah along with their daughters Priscila and Caroline. It is Priscila who shares her story: “My name is Priscila and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I’m making Aliyah with my parents and also my sister, Caroline. Aliyah for me means a...
by paul1ezra | Jun 5, 2020 | Ukraine
“I live only with my grandmother in Krivoi Rog. I do not have parents. I don’t see any prospects for myself here, so I decided to repatriate. I have many friends who have left for various programs in Israel. In 2018 I visited Israel on the Taglit program. I...
