Esther Suissa

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Jun 2, 2024, 1:19 PM

Should I stay or should I go? The ‘Old Man’ and his aliyah to Israel

A postcard David Gruen, 19, (later to become David Ben-Gurion) sent from Jaffa to his father celebrating his arrival to the Land of Israel in September 1906 (Visitors' Center of the Ben-Gurion Heritage Archives)

Even founding father David Ben-Gurion, who championed the ingathering of Jews to Israel, waffled on the matter of timing

Nov 14, 2017, 1:09 AM

The Ultimate Aliyah Experience: Burying a Beloved One

Up till two weeks ago, I had considered myself the consummate olah who had experienced it all. Thirty one years after having made Aliya from London, I had completed two university degrees, moved to a development town (Dimona), married...

Aug 9, 2017, 11:54 AM

ADHD, LD and the IDF

At the end of the day, she's the mother of a proud soldier who embodies Ben Gurion's vision for Israel's fighting force

Jul 16, 2017, 11:08 PM

A different perspective on the Dweck controversy

After having read numerous articles on the above, the point that hit me most was how the Spanish and Portuguese Congregation is now embroiled in a halachic controversy. This is so contrary to the history and character of this...

Dec 30, 2015, 10:17 AM

Unsung Heroes of Israeli philanthropy – Marty Davis z”l

Israeli society is famous in the place it accords its generals, war heroes, Zionist leaders in the past, and former prime ministers and presidents (those not incriminated in illegal procedures). This is done by naming streets, schools, building monuments...

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About Me

Born in London, made aliya on my own at the age of 18 in 1986. Moved to Dimona in 1990 and becamde the UJIA representative there. Later worked for the Jewish Agency Partnership 2000 as representative of Dimona, Yerucham, Mitzpe Ramon. Married to Avi and mother of 5 children, 20 year old triplets, Asher, David and Yaara, Talia a 15 year old and Ariel 9. Currently working at Sde Boker.