Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Becoming Israeli" captures the story of aliyah, of Jews moving their entire lives and futures to Israel. To tell this story, Akiva Gersh recruited 40 bloggers whose words take readers on an adventure that evokes a wide range of emotions, from frustration to inspiration, from confusion to deep pride. It is a record and a testament to what drives olim (immigrants) to make aliyah, gives voice to the challenges they face acclimating to a new language and culture, and illustrates vividly why they would never want to live anywhere else. You will literally laugh out loud as well as wipe away tears as you journey through the world of aliyah with these bloggers who want to share their story. A story which, essentially, is the story of the Jewish people coming home.
Synopsis
"Becoming Israeli" captures the unique and inspiring story of the modern day return of the Jewish people to Israel. It shares the inspiring, emotional, funny as well as challenging aspects of making aliyah and acclimating to life in the Jewish state. It is a record and a testament to what drives people to make aliyah and illustrates vividly why, despite any challenges along the way, they would never want to live anywhere else. You will literally laugh out loud as well as wipe away tears as you journey through the story of aliyah which is, essentially, the story of the Jewish people coming home.