Traveling there & here: Part 2

Having lived in NY for a number of years where the closest thing to a moose is some animal that escaped from the Central Park Zoo, worrying about moose vandalizing our motel room seemed rather cute to us, but it was no joke to the motel owners. Here in Israel, my wildlife issues consist of mosquitoes and spiders, but traveling around Israel is a relative breeze,

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Traveling there & here: Part One

I know from my Jewish history courses in college that the stereotype of the wandering Jew is not really based on the Jews’ desire to travel as much as out people’s forced travels and relocations, depending on the whims local governments. I, however, love to travel, whether by plane, train or automobile. I really thrive on the excitement of exploring new places and meeting new people. Give me my map & I am on the way!

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To work or not to work, but will ever I get paid?

While I search for that elusive holy grail of the perfect full-time, flex-hours, well-paid, work from home job that is both interesting and challenging, but does not have me tearing my hair out or staying up 3 nights a week, I have managed to pick up some part time work and a few freelance projects. But I am beginning to wonder if I will ever actually get paid.

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On learning Hebrew (In Hebrew and English)

This article will be shorter than some of my previous ones because I decided to write it in both English and Hebrew. Since the Hebrew (see below) will take more time (to put it mildly) and require the assistance of my current ulpan teacher to “check”, I hope you will forgive the relative shortness of this article.

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Welcome to Chelm!

Moving to Chelm

Making aliyah is supposed to be the fulfillment of my of your Jewish identity, so why does Israel make it so difficult? Wasn’t it bad enough in America being the only one who did not hunt for Easter Eggs or bring presents to exchange for the “holiday” party. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and suddenly I have the funny accent, and my skills “are not specific enough”. Laugh and cry with a recent olah as she navigates Israeli bureaucracy.

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