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New Website: English Speakers of Northern Israel
English Speakers of Northern Israel http://esni.bestenglish123.com is now online. This website aims to help English speaking Olim to build professional and social connections with each other, and to inform them about the many events and government programs which can assist them.
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Tax Breaks if Arrived After 2006
A new tax law gives people who made aliyah after 2006 a ten year exemption from taxes on overseas income. This includes "businesses or employment outside Israel",
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Traveling there & here: Part 2
June 22 2008
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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
June 8 2008
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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?
May 22 2008
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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)
April 7 2008
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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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A funny thing happened on the way to the electrical store, or shocking truths about Israel
Ok, so being that I worked for years as an electronics technician, I should come as no surprise that my favorite food item in Israel the new drink, Shocko.
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Aliyah organizations 101
March 7 2008
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For some reason (probably because I don’t like getting flamed) today’s article has been avoiding the word processor for several days. I finally realized that I was looking at the whole thing wrong.
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“You have to be out of here with in two weeks or your stuff will be out on the sidewalk by next Friday.”
February 22 2008
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No, I did not assault the Em Bayit, or even yell at the Director of my Absorption Center.
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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.Read more...
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