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Mega aliyah fairs attract thousands
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Published: 13.03.13, 07:19
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1. But...
(03.13.13)
It's great that 33,000 North American olim have come in the past 10 years, but sadly, 60,000 to 70,000 Africans have entered Israel in just the past 5 years and NONE of them want to leave.
2. Hello !!! How about us?
ex-oleh chadash ,   Brazil   (03.13.13)
Why don't you conduct events like this in my country? Why is more difficult to us to settle and make a life in Israel?
3. the next victims.
sad but true   (03.13.13)
4. An action I support wholeheartedly ,...
split ,   US   (03.13.13)
But please start with the 'real' yids from Postville, Monsey, New Square, Kiryas Joel and other black hatted enclaves, when you're done take the AIPAC and neo-con warmongers next ,...
5. I hope these young heros build even more strong and vibrant
Brian ,   San Diego   (03.13.13)
Israel and contribute to its progress. G-d bless them and Israel!
6. To nr 4 - "neo-con warmongers..."
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (03.13.13)
You of course ignore three things: 1) the Neo-Cons are actually right in their beliefs -you have to be completely retarded to think otherwise, 2) most Neo-Cons are not Jewish and 3) most American Jews are no Neo-Cons - they are Left Wing Liberal Democrats whining about gay marriage, multi-culturalism, pacifism, legalization of drugs, higher taxes, a diplomatic foreign policy - in short: policies and beliefs that make me sick to the stomache. Despite your sarcasm I can honestly say that I fully support an American Jewish aliyah as well - not because Jews do not deserve to be Americans but because they belong in Israel which is their home. Jews should live in Israel, expel/deport the Arab squatters and Arab foreigners/imperialists/colonialists/intruders and turn Israel into a powerful country, rich, affluent and advanced society - which Israel has already achieved to a large extent. I would also add that I support the idea of Polish Americans moving back to Poland - that way America can become less racist, less intolerant, less anti-Semitic and America will have a higher average IQ. Funny: you support Americans Jews going to Israel, yet you claim Jews ("Zionists") have "stolen" "Palestinian" land, and yet you admit that 4000 years of Jewish history exists in Israel and that no "Palestinian" people has ever existed. You're like a mad dog living in a fantasy world asking for trouble. Yup, it seems schizophrenia and mental illusions is your cup of tea. Since Ynet has certain rules regarding the debate climate in here I will refrain from the worst words I can use. I can only say that people of your kind - the anti-Semites, deserve a collective Destiny which is a combination similar to that of those who once lived in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and those Europeans who were butchered by the Mongolians. The hunters will become the hunted and the days of the anti-Semites are numbered,... PS: You know that Poland is dying demographically and that Poland's future is dark, gloomy and generally speaking crappy? Google it pinhead,...
7. Aliyah Fairs
Roxy ,   Israel   (03.14.13)
Why bring more people here when those who are here are still struggling to find a decent job with livable wages? It is silly to bring more people in to add to the problem because all it will do is encourage more old timers who made alyiah years ago to leave here!
8. 4
(03.14.13)
maybe you should lead the pack? after all, you seen to know everyone.
9. @4
(03.14.13)
can you also, please, pretty please, take all the muslims primitives with you too? we'd love if you could do that. the stench in europe is incredible.
10. Need jobs
MM   (03.14.13)
With all the time and money put into fairs, seminars, workshops, financial help, etc etc, only 2000-3000 American Jews have made aliyah per year during the last few years. And sadly, not a few have returned to America after a while. The answer to the problem is jobs and decent paying jobs. Unfortunately, they are often difficult to find.
11. Nuclear Spread
Zivron   (03.14.13)
With more nations getting nuclear weapons Israel and the USA even Russia need counter by Deescalation Ideally but by Vigilance also.
12. aliyah fairs
sydney ,   buffalo, usa   (03.14.13)
to roxy @#7. you are so right. young american's with modest means who have made aliyah stuggle for months to get the lowest of paying jobs. two i know are living on the streets. forget nefesh b'nefesh, forget the government as "all american jews are rich" and don't need help.
13. #6 - 2) most Neo-Cons are not Jewish
split ,   US   (03.14.13)
But the neo-con warmongers are ,... Google "Letter to President Clinton on Iraq" than "Letter to President Bush on the War on Terrorism" and read the names under ,...
14. 7 Roxy
alsky ,   toronto   (03.14.13)
I was at the fair in Toronto. It is my dream to live in Israel and open a buisness.....therefore.....creating jobs for Israelis
15. to #10 "need jobs"
Bluegrass Picker ,   Afula   (03.14.13)
no..... the Americans need real skills. We are still importing construction workers and natural-gas-rig workers from non-Hebrew countries like the Philippines. So let the spoiled-brat Americans learn how to weld.
16. # 10 BUILD BABY BUILD !!!
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (03.14.13)
Adds many jobs in construction, services, restaurants, real estate and affordable homes for Jews. BUILD !!!!
17. any jobs yet for 'olim?
tried this before   (03.15.13)
let me know when... thanks.
18. #10 Need Jobs - helpful tip
Pauline ,   Israel   (03.15.13)
I made aliya 4 years ago and in the beginning found it very difficult to find employment. Manpower are useless they didn't help neither did other work agencies. I found the best place was Marksman, they are perfectly suited for English based work. Helpful was also Israemploy. As for wages, there are great jobs out there. I realised the problem was the way my CV was set out, you need to remember it is being read by a non native English speaker - after I got advise on how to fix it up, literally every CV I sent I received a positive reply. Both times I was searching for employment, I got great offers in English based work and each time was employed within 6 weeks. Unfortunately a lot of the advise I was given from aliya promotors was a load of "crap" but once I realised what I was doing wrong, it has been smooth sailing every since. The jobs are out there - I recommend using Marksman and getting a killer CV aimed specifically at native hebrew speakers who also speak english as opposed to the other way around. It makes a world of difference. Don't give up !!!
19. Olim - Employment
Pauline ,   Israel   (03.15.13)
I seriously don't know what advise olim from the US are being given or what they are promised as far as chances of employment once in Israel. I made aliya from Australia and was given very bad advise on how to get work. But, from experience I can tell you that the jobs are here, of course there are better paying ones and not so great ones. My recent search during Dec 2012 and Jan 2013 (not through manpower or aliya job agencies) found a lot of English based work in differing fields. Please believe me when I say that the jobs really are out there but I think its the advise people are given on how to get them and what to expect that is causing issues.
20. Anglos
suckers   (03.15.13)
they want your money. That's why they don't make events like that in poor latin america countries. Be aware, I lost my money in Israel for nothing.
21. mega aliya fairs #15 blue grass picker
sydney ,   usa buffalo   (03.15.13)
#15. even if the skills are there, the government nonsense prevents some one from getting a job. case in point, my friend isa member of the electricians' union in NYS, but the Israeli's who do sub-par construction, insist that he have a 2 year degree in electricity. i promise you that a 2 year degree in Israel doesn't come close to membership in a US trade union membership.
22. How to make a small fortune in Israel -
Stuck in Israel ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (03.20.13)
Bring a large one from overseas! That old joke is just so... true! Even Arkady Gaidamak lost millions here - and he's an arms dealer who knows all the tricks. #20, you are so right. My aliya "rights" were stolen by the bureaucracy here. I came here on my own and didn't expect to receive anything but was infuriated to find out how badly they cheated me. The big buck budgets are reserved for non-Jewish Olim, especially from Russia and Ethiopia. The rest of you (Jews) will come anyways, so why bother helping you? It's pretty simple logic, really. They don't think of you as "suckers" but rather as "freierim". New language, same idea.
23. Mega Aliyah Fair
Jaques ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (10.12.13)
It doesn't matter what the insipid cultural morays are here. If you persist despite of many native-Israeli attitudes (which are strangely anti-Jewish in many respects), you can succeed in some modest ways. It may not mean you will make money here, or but so what. Watching the utterly brash and shallow way in which your native-born countrymen go after money here is great entertainment. You have to accept the country they created as it is but thank G-d, you can be your own kind of Israeli after a while. As far as Philos in Netanyah is concerned, it doesn't matter who he thinks is a traitor. We live in a Zionist country,regime, whatever-you want to call it and some Jews no matter where they are from can move here and join Tzahal. He seems arrogant (as usual with native Hebrew speakers here, but also unaware of the country he lives in).
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