I hope you will enjoy the blog whether you are a native Israeli, an immigrant, or a resident of another country. Still, I’ve collected what I think are the most useful posts for new olim (immigrants to Israel) and divided them into four categories: Parenting, Education, Household Management and Cultural Adjustment. Please share, sign up to get new posts by email, and enjoy the supportive community. I welcome questions and suggestions for future posts.
Must-Read:
The Best Last Minute Pre-Aliyah Tips
Parenting
Should We Make Aliyah in the Middle of the School Year?
Raising Kids Where Neglect is Normal
What Defines Israeli Parenting?
Thinking Outside the Misgeret (Israeli Norms and Small Children)
Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Lice
Should I Send My Child to an English Gan?
Education:
Getting Help for Special Needs Children
Olim and Daycare: Don’t Lower Your Standards
Choosing an Elementary School in Israel
Bilingualism and English-Speaking Ganim
Household Management
This is the Way We Wash the Floor
Unofficial Guide to Pesach Shopping in Israel
Unofficial Guide to Israeli Vermin
Navigating an Israeli Supermarket
Washing Machines and Laundry
Ten Tips for Frugal Grocery Shopping in Israel, at Kosher on a Budget.
Cultural Adjustment
Olim Seek Religiously Tolerant Neighborhood
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
Help this Reader Choose a Neighborhood
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