by Troy McClellan | Oct 15, 2026 | Russia
The Christian God is Kind Ivan S from Novosibirsk Ivan’s great-grandparents—Polish Jews—survived the war by being evacuated to the harsh, frozen landscape of Yakutia. It was in this region that their children, then grandchildren, and finally great-grandchildren were...
by Troy McClellan | Sep 15, 2026 | Russia
Tatiana G from Moscow “It’s time to act; I can’t put this off.” This is a major step. At my age, many people are afraid of change, but I decided: it’s now or never. I am Jewish on my mother’s side and have felt a connection to Israel all my life. In...
by Troy McClellan | Aug 15, 2026 | Russia
Daniil V from St Petersburg Daniil V: The Journey Home On June 21, Daniil flew from St. Petersburg to Israel through the “Masa Tel Aviv” program. For him, this flight is more than just a point on a map; it marks the beginning of a new chapter—an...
by Troy McClellan | Apr 15, 2026 | Russia
Semyon and Tatyana Zh from Irkutsk Making aliyah for us is primarily an opportunity to reunite with our son and other close relatives, including a cousin and nephews, who had previously moved to the Holy Land. We’ve long dreamed of living close to our children,...
by Troy McClellan | Aug 15, 2025 | Kazakhstan, Russia
I wanted to create community with the Jewish people, to return to the roots of my historic homeland, to have the opportunity to live in a country where Jewish history, language and customs permeate every sphere of life. So that my son, Artur, would remember and honor...
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...
