Voices of Olim
From aliyah to the IDF: Shlav Bet gives olim a chance to serve
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, Shlav Bet has expanded and gained new momentum, with many Israelis and olim stepping forward to fill manpower gaps and support the IDF.
Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime
Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)
Olim recall moments of unexpected kindness
Aliyah in wartime: Why move to Israel during conflict?
Olim share why they made aliyah amid conflict or why they choose to stay.
Survival tips for grocery shopping in Israel
Olim provide practical guidance for how to make shopping in Israel feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Shopping in Israel: chaos, carts, and comedy
Whether it be Rami Levy or Osher Ad, even a simple trip to the grocery store can feel like an episode of Kupa Reshit.
Israel’s healthcare through an olah’s eyes: one woman’s story of struggle and strength
The combination of language barriers, bureaucracy, and cultural differences can make even routine appointments overwhelming.
Navigating Israel’s healthcare system as an oleh
The experiences of olim navigating Israel’s healthcare system— stories that are often frustrating and relatable, sometimes amusing, and at times even inspiring.
Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh
Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.
Lost in translation: the joys of learning Hebrew
Many olim learning Hebrew can attest that they have at one point or another embarrassed themselves profusely either by misunderstanding, mishearing, or mispronouncing a word.
Deemed unfit to drive by Israeli bureaucracy
Getting a driver’s license in Israel can feel like surviving an obstacle course - it’s not just a test of driving skill but also of patience, resilience, and pure willpower.
Bureaucracy battles: how do olim deal with the Israeli postal service?
Another common hurdle that nearly every oleh has encountered.
Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry
Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.
Shifra Jacobs: Adjusting to life in Israel as a young olah
From Manchester to the IDF: a young woman’s journey of aliyah, adaptation, and finding her voice in a new country.
