My Aliyah Story and 3 Tips on Moving to Israel from America

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I decided to move to Israel from America ten years ago for love, but this video isn't about why I moved to Israel.

This short video is about my experience when trying to make Aliyah via the ‘Right of Return” and I want to give you some tips on how to make your move from America to Israel a little smoother. So, let's start at the beginning.

What is Aliyah?

The Israeli government has always encouraged Jewish people to legally, permanently move to the country of Israel. Aliyah is the term for returning of Jews to Israel via immigration.

What is the Right of Return?

The “Right of Return” is actually something that was included in the first established laws of Israel, when they set up the country.

The law states that anyone is able to immigrate to Israel if either one of their grandparents are/were Jewish.

I was eligible to make Aliyah because my grandfather was a German Jew who escaped Nazi Germany… but it was a hellish experience for me.

Long story short, I spent thousands of dollars obtaining all of the required documents, and I was denied. Why? Because my grandfather was not buried in a Jewish cemetery. My grandfather was cremated.

The representative inside of the Misrad Hapnim Rahab office told me that I had to prove that my grandfather did not change religions before he died! That is totally impossible to prove!

I said there was no way for me to prove this, and the woman smiled and she said, “Yeah, I know”.

The woman working in the Misrad Hapnim office did her job, and her job is to stop people from making Aliyah via the “Right of Return” easily. She caught me in a catch-22, and I was denied any Aliyah benefits.

At the end of the story, I now have my Israeli passport… but it was very hard to get it. So, here are a few tips to make your life easier.

Tip #1 on Making Aliyah to Israel

My first recommendation for you if you're planning to make Aliyah to Israel is to plan ahead. It is going to take time before you can start working legally, so you will want a stash of money saved prior to arriving.

Also, make sure that every single document is prepared ahead of time. Here are some of the documents you will need to have to make Aliyah:

• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Marital Status Certificate
• Proof of Judaism (“Right of Return”- birth certificates of parents, grandparents)
• Official Passport Pictures
• Supporting Statement
• Health Declaration Form

** All public records (birth/marriage/death/divorce certificates) must be authenticated by apostille stamps

Tip #2 on Moving to Israel from the US

Think twice about it!

In my 10 years of living here in Israel, I've met many people who have moved to Israel from the US and really regretted it. They didn't understand that the salary is low, taxes are high, and the cost of living is high.

In addition, the culture is quite a bit different, and change can be hard for some people. So, make sure you think twice about whether you actually want to move to Israel before you get on the plane.

Tip #3 on Immigrating to Israel as an American

The third piece of advice that I have for you is to be prepared to deal with bureaucracy. Dealing with bureaucracy is always a pain in the ass no matter what country you're in and certainly, it's a pain in the ass in Israel.

Most likely, you are going to be dealing with the Misrad Hapnim office in Tel Aviv. The Misrad Hapnim office is a loud, hectic, crowded place with long lines. Moreover, just like in any government offices you have ever been to, things don't move fast. Stay patient.

In conclusion, follow all of the tips above to make things easier for yourself and good luck to you on making your Aliyah, and moving to Israel from America.

Claude Massey Consulting, Always Be Growing
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