Hoping to make aliyah next summer

Beginner Joined: May 11 2010 Posts: 12

Hello. I was hoping to gain some insights into what we should expect or plan for during the process. We've begun the nefesh b nefesh application, but not much beyond. We have B"H 7 children (15-2) and are iy"h expecting in Aug. We aren't really sure about housing, schools, communities, etc. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Silver Member Joined: Oct 12 2004 Posts: 722

good luck with your aliyah process and b'sha'ah tova for your upcoming birth

nefesh b'nefesh should be able to give you all the information you need - they know which communitiies are best depending on your requirements - education, religious status, etc

obviously you need to take your children into consideration so you need to be somewhere where you will get the education that they all need - getting your children settled is, in my opinion, the number one priority

your husband should already be networking within his profession and with anyone and everyone he knows or who is a friend of a friend or a contact of a contact - don't wait until you get here to be in touch with people get the ball rolling now so that he can interview or meet with people as soon as you get here

good luck

Posted: Wed, Jun 01 2011, 2:40 am Post subject:

I'm sure we can give more concrete suggestioons about specific communities if you can sketch out for us what you are looking for (religiously, budget-wise, etc.)

Beginner Joined: May 11 2010 Posts: 12

Hi, thanks for responding. I just registered for several webinars with NBN so at least that is a start. My husband has begun making contact primarily with people who travel for business, which is not exactly what our goal is but they are in the same line-IT.

We would like to continue to send our children to Chabad schools and daven in a Chabad shul but haven't uite figured out to design a budget for pre or post aliyah.

I work 20-35 hours a week now as a Social Worker, but I'm not sure how feasible employment in this field will be with limited hebrew language skills. We started using the Rosetta Stone program to get somewhat of a headstart. But, there is so much to consider, and I don't want to get overwhelmed before we even get started.

Gold Member Joined: Sep 04 2005 Posts: 2271

Maybe start by making a list of possible chabad communities with schools that would be near suitable employment opportunities for you and dh.

Once you have that you can look into the housing options/costs in each area, the actual schools, ect. And consider what is doable.

Will you come on a pilot trip?

I'm very happy to help you! Wink

lots of hatzlacha. I would gear a lot of what your doing for your oldest children. not to be disgusting as its such mesuris nefesh to come live here, and iyH everything will run smoothly, but sometimes teens/preetens have a a VERY hard time adjusting (I.e. where I live in ramat beit shemesh, the statisitcs are pretty ugly, I wouldnt come here!) . maybe you can start doing some street hebrew at home now.....best of luck

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