Rabbi Shmuel Yerish: From teaching in Ukraine to creating Jewish kids' toys in Hadera
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”
“I am an Israeli, and that is the most important thing. I am studying the culture and customs of the country, and I am interested in it. I do not feel any difference between Jews and non-Jews.”
Olim provide practical guidance for how to make shopping in Israel feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
From windows to ‘mezuzot,’ the small steps that mark the start of life in Israel.
For many Israelis, owning a home is more than a goal—it's a deep-seated symbol of family, success, and belonging
August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.
"If you come with the realistic expectation that people are people and countries are countries, you will notice that most Israelis are good, and it’s a wonderful country."
Whether it be Rami Levy or Osher Ad, even a simple trip to the grocery store can feel like an episode of Kupa Reshit.
From financial aid to free healthcare and Hebrew classes, Israel offers robust support to new olim
'The home of the book for the People of the Book.’
The combination of language barriers, bureaucracy, and cultural differences can make even routine appointments overwhelming.