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Israeli Communication Style and Boundaries: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE PART TWO

“Israelis simply do not have the same concept of ‘minding one’s own business’ as other nations have. In Israel, everything and everybody is everyone else’s business. If Israelis keep their bedroom windows closed while being intimate, it is for fear of being shouted at with neighbourly advice. The Xenophobe’s® Guide to The Israelis (i) [Full article...]
By: Katrina Jacobs
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Faces of Aliyah: Devra Stark

The third in a series of articles on olim, features Devra Stark, a North American immigrant who reflects on religious life in Israel, marriage to another oleh and how it all comes together in Jerusalem. [Full article...]
By: Ari Miller
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Society: The Anglo Jerusalemite Stereotype Guide

So varied and established is the English-speaking community in Jerusalem that one can even generalize about the types of English-speakers who frequent particular areas of the city. Of course, generalizations like these are inherently flawed in that they give an over-simplified picture, but below are five easy categories of Jerusalemite Anglos and several characteristics that help identify them. [Full article...]
By: Ben Jacobson
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Merkaz Klita for Youth and Students: The Aba Hushi Students Center

The "Aba Hushi Students' Center was established in 1965. It has advantageous location - near the sea and close to the central bus station, which makes the University, Technion and other institutions of education highly accessible. [Full article...]
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Aliyah Preparation: Useful Addresses and Phone Numbers in Israel

Addresses to various offices, useful to olim, in Israel. [Full article...]
By: Eli Birnbaum
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Aliyah Preparation: Frequently Asked Questions About Special Education and Inclusion in Israel

A child's placement is decided by the ministry of education's placement bureau (which in hebrew is known as Vaadat Hasama). However, it is advisable to seek the objective professional opinion of a mainstreaming expert. [Full article...]
By: Yechezkel Goldberg
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Aliyah Preparation: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICANS AND CANADIANS IN ISRAEL

AACI, a voluntary, non-profit organization, was founded in 1951 to aid North American immigrants in acclimating to Israeli society. AACI operates through five offices which provide a wide range of programs and services. The services AACI provides include: [Full article...]
By: Eli Birnbaum
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Letter of Introduction: Tehilla: Voluntary Union For Religious Aliyah

To stimulate aliyah within Jewish communities worldwide; to assist the individual in the process of his aliyah and absorption; to insure that the topic of aliyah achieves a deserving place on the international Jewish agenda. [Full article...]
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Aliyah Preparation: All-Inclusive FAQ On Banking In Israel

THIS ARTICLE SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY AS RULES AND REGULATIONS FREQUENTLY CHANGE. Questions like: What do I need to open a bank account in Israel, How do I get a credit card?, and Where can I find out the current interest rates, will be answered in this FAQ-list. [Full article...]
By: Ralph Birnbaum
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Aliyah Preparation: To Heat or Not To Heat

One of the mysterious puzzles we face after making aliyah is how we were able to live abroad with below freezing temperatures but now the moment it reaches 5 degrees celsius we are freezing. Some blame the lack of insulation, some say it's the type of heaters, some even blame it on politics. To be honest all I know is I wear more sweaters and drink more tea then I ever did before. [Full article...]
By: Eli Birnbaum
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Aliyah Preparation: Bringing Pets To Israel

How to bring your pet with you to Israel. PLEASE NOTE THAT RULES AND REGULATIONS FREQUENTLY CHANGE. THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY. [Full article...]
By: Eli Birnbaum
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Aliyah Info: How To Buy A Stereo - What You See Is Not What You Hear

When does technology become a nightmare? When you find that you are overwhelmed with complicated controls which seem to take a doctorate in order to read the instruction book. [Full article...]
By: Eli Birnbaum
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