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...
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 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....
