Is it realistic to make Aliyah? I'm an American Jew, and…
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Is it realistic to make Aliyah?
I'm an American Jew, and for the first time in my life, I'm seriously considering making Aliyah. I'm tired of the hatred, and want to contribute to a country where my contributions will actually matter in the long-term, rather than being dependent on the whims of an increasingly hostile population. But honestly, I don't know how realistic it is.
The biggest thing is that I have an American law degree. Or, rather, I graduate in a month. I don't know any Hebrew, and while I am fully committed to learning if I do decide to move, I know legal language is a whole different ballpark than conversational language. Is my career completely non-transferable?
I'm also worried about culture shock and integration. Are American immigrants, in general, readily welcomed and accepted? Or would I forever be seen as a foreigner? If I move, I want to be Israeli, not "an Anglo." Is there really a sense of brotherhood and familiarity with other Jewish Israelis? I don't feel accepted by Americans — I feel different. I would love for that feeling to be replaced.
I also tend to be polite and quiet, which I know is pretty much the opposite of Israeli public culture lmao. I'm sure I would adapt over time, but that's something to note. I hate small talk though, so that's something. I wanna get into the deep talk.
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I'm an American Jew, and for the first time in my life, I'm seriously considering making Aliyah. I'm tired of the hatred, and want to contribute to a country where my contributions will actually matter in the long-term, rather than being dependent on the whims of an increasingly hostile population. But honestly, I don't know how realistic it is.
The biggest thing is that I have an American law degree. Or, rather, I graduate in a month. I don't know any Hebrew, and while I am fully committed to learning if I do decide to move, I know legal language is a whole different ballpark than conversational language. Is my career completely non-transferable?
I'm also worried about culture shock and integration. Are American immigrants, in general, readily welcomed and accepted? Or would I forever be seen as a foreigner? If I move, I want to be Israeli, not "an Anglo." Is there really a sense of brotherhood and familiarity with other Jewish Israelis? I don't feel accepted by Americans — I feel different. I would love for that feeling to be replaced.
I also tend to be polite and quiet, which I know is pretty much the opposite of Israeli public culture lmao. I'm sure I would adapt over time, but that's something to note. I hate small talk though, so that's something. I wanna get into the deep talk.
#local
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