tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post8055730297475112370..comments2024-03-10T08:13:34.023+02:00Comments on The Muqata: Making The JumpJameel @ The Muqatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15890095633246557332noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-89545519300390685242008-08-25T03:41:00.000+03:002008-08-25T03:41:00.000+03:00anyone know how to see the rest of the post from A...anyone know how to see the rest of the post from Apple?Chai18https://www.blogger.com/profile/01599187318869635046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-65953488734736073562008-08-15T15:26:00.000+03:002008-08-15T15:26:00.000+03:00Okay, so here is something that has always worried...Okay, so here is something that has always worried me about the whole idea.<BR/><BR/>From everything that I saw in my two years there in addition to what you hear/read...there does not seem to be a place in Israel for one who wishes to just live what i like to call a "regular frum" life. It seems like one needs to pick a side in Israel to a greater degree than what currently exists in the states.<BR/><BR/>again, only my impressionGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512231582715592098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-18644299264736393582008-08-14T22:29:00.000+03:002008-08-14T22:29:00.000+03:00I don't understand the advice you got. Postponing...I don't understand the advice you got. Postponing aliyah sometimes goes into permanent mode. Having to go back to school when here with kids is harder than doing it Israeli the first time.<BR/><BR/>We came as newly-weds in 1970. I don't think we ever would have saved more money than we had from the wedding, Bar Mitzvah etc.<BR/><BR/>Nu? We'll gladly welcome you to Shiloh!!Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246929075812590204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-10477511243114495762008-08-14T00:50:00.000+03:002008-08-14T00:50:00.000+03:00transfer to a firm that has offices in Israel and ...transfer to a firm that has offices in Israel and ask at the interview what the prospect of transfering would be in 2-3 years. This way you get to move there with a job in hand. Also, if you've already passed the CPA exam, start studying and pass the israeli version. I have heard that the dual certification does wonders on salaries. Another thing that would help is to try and get on clients that are already reporting under IFRS.rescue37https://www.blogger.com/profile/13823591048706633363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-79293906185895651942008-08-13T18:34:00.000+03:002008-08-13T18:34:00.000+03:00I guess getting your education in the states is go...I guess getting your education in the states is good advice. And then staying a bit to make some money. You need money to make Aliyah. But then there is the likelihood that you won't come. Take it from me. We kept pushing it off--for 15 years. It just gets harder as you get older, you get more entrenched in your life, your family, your community. If you think you are close to your friends now, wait till you've lived through the joys and challenges in your life with them for the next 20 years. That is what I did, making Aliya in my 40's, with older kids. I won't say I regret not coming sooner--this was G-d's plan. But leaving those friends and family at this point in my life was wrenching--I have felt a grief like a permanent loss (chas V'chalilah)--even with skype and instant messaging etc. And don't even get me started on coming with older kids.<BR/><BR/>Despite all that, I'm glad I'm here. Aliyah is tough any time you come. I would say it's not for everyone (Jameel may disagree, but I believe if someone doesn't want to be here, they shouldn't). Come for the right reasons, because you believe that as Jews it is our priviledge to be able to govern our own land, that our nation belongs here, that you can contribute something to society. If you do believe all that, do yourselves a favor, come as young as you can. Build your life and community here. In twenty years you'll be Israeli, your kids will be Israeli and your life will have meaning. And you won't be thinking, as I did for 15 years, "I should be there".Bailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115498582378133552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-90411154099134278742008-08-13T17:50:00.000+03:002008-08-13T17:50:00.000+03:00Bat-El, the Olympian only starts her matches on Au...Bat-El, the Olympian only starts her matches on Aug 20th.<BR/><BR/>Don;t worry - I'll post all about it :)<BR/><BR/>(And thanks for posting this Ezzie!)Jameel @ The Muqatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890095633246557332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-63368165047695032552008-08-13T17:47:00.000+03:002008-08-13T17:47:00.000+03:00how about an update on the olympian?how about an update on the olympian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com