Living in Israel's war two years on: Moving forward on the moral high road - comment
Looking back now, it’s hard to imagine life before October 7.
Healing through music: A personal journey into the Heart of the Nova concert
On October 7, everything changed. At the Heart of Nova concert, grief met resilience as we remembered, danced, and chose life in the face of unimaginable loss.
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.
The forgotten mourners: How GFIDF is giving a voice to the girlfriends of fallen soldiers
'The organization literally saves lives'
Shannon Seban: Fighting discrimination and defending Laïcité
'We should all stand together, whatever our religion is, whatever our political belief is, against antisemitism, as you need to stand against any kind of racism and discrimination.'
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.
