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Feb 16, 2023, 8:22 AM

How I know I am Home

I am sure it is a requirement to be short sighted in order to drive an egged bus. The drivers must not be able to see more than 1.38 meters ahead. As a result, sudden breaking and swerving ensues,...

Jan 8, 2023, 8:06 AM

When you make aliyah from Australasia you get something no other olim get. Extra time. We made aliyah in the southern hemisphere summer so we gained an extra 9 hours. Now, 9 is a significant number in Judaism, although...

Dec 20, 2022, 7:22 AM

Crossing the Yarden

As I glanced up, under the weight of my very overweight carry-on, I see our plane. And it strikes me looking at the emblem of the Etihad eagle on the tail, that we are truly being borne to the...

Nov 8, 2022, 7:22 AM

Expiration Dates

I took a tub of techina out of the refrigerator yesterday and happened to glance at the expiration date. Serendipitously it matched the date of our aliyah flight. Was this a sign? Was there a hidden message here? And what happens...

Oct 6, 2022, 5:40 AM

The Right of Return?

Having immigrated to Australia, I am no stranger to adjusting to a different way of life and understanding the process and challenges of crossing the border into another sovereign state. The time it takes for example for the ear to...

Aug 28, 2022, 10:39 AM

I realised that calling this blog “stacking the dishwasher or other signs of being a control freak” was way too long. But my dishwasher experience really was a light bulb moment. I opened the dishwasher and saw that yet again...

Aug 3, 2022, 6:18 PM

Aliyah Musings: Stuff and Things

One of the hardest things about Aliyah is what possessions to take with us to Israel. Practically it’s about what will actually fit into the container, more importantly, an Israeli apartment. And then there is what cannot be left...

Jul 22, 2022, 5:25 PM

Aliyah Musings: Circling Back

Tattooed body half way lost in a packing box the removalist responds with a, “Aah so you’re going home mate.” This is his muffled response to the question of our final destination. In fact, this has been a constant...

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About Me

Carolyn was born in South Africa, lived in Australia and has now realised her dream of making Aliyah. She has taught in schools and university across two continents and four cities. Carolyn, now officially Gavriella, blogs her journey and it’s quirky and profound moments, from one side of the Yarden to the other.

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