Voices of Olim
KeepOlim: supporting olim where the system falls short
What began as an online community soon evolved into KeepOlim, a registered nonprofit now serving nearly 48,000 members across Israel.
Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year
Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers
Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba
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.
Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets
Despite the challenges of daily life in Israel, with his apartment, and the culture-shock of adjusting to a new country, former New Yorker Heshy Engelsberg has no regrets.
