My blog appeals to new and old immigrants, native Israelis, and non-Israelis. But I have collected what I think are the most useful posts for new olim and divided them into three categories: Parenting, Housekeeping and Cultural Adjustment. Please sign up to get the blog by email or RSS reader, ask questions and enjoy our supportive community.
Raising Kids Where Neglect is Normal
What Defines Israeli Parenting?
Revisiting the “Misgeret,” Or Is Preschool Necessary
Olim and Daycare: Don’t Lower Your Standards
Choosing an Elementary School in Israel
Thinking Outside the Misgeret (Israeli Norms and Small Children)
This is the Way We Wash the Floor
Unofficial Guide to Pesach Shopping in Israel
Unofficial Guide to Israeli Vermin
Finding Your Place in a New Community (guest post at An Englishman in New Jersey)
The Woman Who Never Says Hello
Hug Your Community Moderator Today
Only in Israel: Banking Bureaucracy
Number One Reason for Making Aliyah
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