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Hi, I'm a 22 year old student, was thinking of going in May or soon thereafter upon finishing my undergrad studies. I've little or no money/work experience. Any useful advice? What kind of work could I hope to find realistically? What kind of assistance could I hope for in terms of ticket costs, housing, etc? What exactly would the deal be with my army service, and if I wanted to attend an Ulpan, would this be free? Also, what documents does one need? Any input appreciated.

 

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Hi You have many good questions regarding a very important step in life. It sounds like you need some background first. Let me suggest our site: www.jafi.org.il/aliyah Start there to get an idea of what it is like to make aliyah. Another option is to call your Shaliach and get some consultation. Good luck

 

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Shaliach, another "cool" name!

How did a small nation like Israel (only 4 million people with GNP of US$20 billion) afford to have so many offices all around the Western world. Why is it that there is no Shaliach offices in the Far East. Is Shaliach offices government owned or is it done by volunteers? I know there is a Jewish Synagogue in Singapore but it has like 20 to 25 members. Instead of Aliyah, we should get more Israelite to migrate to places like Singapore. Being disperse has its advantages; it is easier to do busines. I like to make some Jewish friends and do some business. Last time, i had cooperated with a Mr. Argy in Switzerland. He was a pretty cool guy, short, have curly hair like me but he has a gorgeous French Swiss wife. He is really an interesting character, in the Textile show in Paris, he seem to know all the other Jewish brothers in other countries! This I call NETWORKING par excellence. If Jews are not dispersed, it would not have the success they have seen thus far. I think we should not overdo the "aliyah" stuff so much, if all Israelites return back to the promised land, than Israel will just be another middle income country. Without the discrimination and ridicule; it would not be possible for Isrealites to be as successful as they have been. I think the God of Israel has been quite successful in moulding Israelite into their "chosen" path! abeit a "rocky" journey!

 

[kongct]

Unemployment in Israel.

Somebody tells me Unemployment is Israel is 9%! That's terrible. Who take care of the unemployed in Israel? Is there social security or something like that. Further, it is said there is about 1 hectare of agricultural land per 100 Israelites Jews/Phillistine Muslims. So, it must be a DIFFICULT LAND. You need to have a lot of ingenuity to create the financial surplus to buy food for the table. Even the best crops, like Rice can only feed 30 people! Is it like Israel import a lot of Maize and Wheat? Do they like have large Fisheries, animal husbandry to raise cattle, sheeps, chickens? ie. Eat more meat in place of grains? How about entertainment, are there a lot of theatres in Israel, a Aliyah person, can he or she go to a theatre, enjoy a manicure, go to a spa? Tourist trades must be big, with Jurusalem, or holyland tours to some 1.0 billion Christians! Are hotels jobs plenty, tour bus, restaurant galore?