I’d like to CONCLUDE our video series discussing Financial Considerations Before Making Aliyah. And today we will discuss…
So up until now we have been discussing mainly financial elements of moving to Israel, but now I will discuss something that is even more important, which is…
The key to a successful aliyah: So, Making aliyah is a major, life altering decision and it’s certainly not easy. Don’t let anyone try to convince you otherwise. Living in our ancient homeland is a beautiful and rewarding experience. At the same time, challenges will arise with dealing with one’s finances and the culture shock to which you will need to get accustomed. The honeymoon period after making aliyah is brief and the reality of day-to-day life will set in very quickly. When you move to Israel, you are not going on vacation. Much of your time will be spent in the same ways you currently spend it in the U.S.: errands, work, and life routines. You will just have the added challenge of a language barrier and a new environment. No amount of preparation, financial or otherwise, can make this adjustment completely seamless.
I have found that the folks with the most successful aliyah experiences share one thing in common: They’ve had the burning desire to want to live in Israel for many years. The folks that move to Israel on a whim or because of social pressures may not last over the long term. An unshakable desire to live in Israel needs to come from within. Ultimately, this burning passion will make all the speed bumps along the way, financial and otherwise, much more manageable.