Leaving everything for a life in Israel
Ynet News published that nearly 1,000 people visit the biggest aliyah fair in North America, a moment before they pack their bags and move to Israel. A stranger wouldn't understand it, and neither would the average Israeli living the Middle Eastern reality – with its security and religious-related complexities.
But the Plaza Hotel in central Manhattan appeared to be the biggest Zionist domain – without a hint of cynicism – in the entire universe, as hundreds of religious and secular, young and old Jews filled it with one goal in their minds: To finalize things before heading to the Middle East, at the courtesy of the greatest aliyah enterprise in the West – Nefesh B'Nefesh – in cooperation with the Jewish Agency, KKL-JNF Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael and Israel's Immigrant Absorption Ministry.
In the well-organized event, which included different lectures and stands, the organization presented the Israeli health system and its insurances (which is remarkably different from the American system), employment opportunities, immigrants' rights and residence options.
Please pray for the men, women, and children who are moving to Israel from throughout the world and making Aliyah. These individuals and families can endure difficult journeys and often arrive in Israel with few possessions, family members, or planned employment opportunities.
Photo courtesy of Liron Nagler-Cohen
