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First Home Update – Dutch tulips arrived

On December 7, 2021, the First Home coordinator team had their annual meeting in Mashabei Sade. The results of 2021 were summed up and the upcoming year 2022 was discussed, olim families were met and the boxes with tulip bulbs were handed out to all …

Hanukkah 2021 – First Home in the Homeland

Shalom, dear First Home friends! As you know all Israelis are now enjoying Hanukkah. Today (December 1st) we are lighting …

First Home in the Eshkol area (South of Israel)

“For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth out its roots by the river, and …

Welcome Home! – First Home Update

In that day the Lord will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, Israel, will …

Under the burning skies

Dear friends, I know you follow the situation in Israel and pray for all of us – we feel your …

Six Months in the Promised Land

We would like to tell you about three olim families, who made aliyah via the First Home on the Homeland …

Against all odds

“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My …

On the Other Side of Aliyah

“May the Lord, the God who gives breath to all living things, appoint someone over this community to go out …

Just a Week before Aliyah

Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot are over and we in Israel are still in lock-down due to COVID-19, but it’s a …

Rosh Hashana – New Life in a New Year

Rosh Hashana is one of the key religious holidays for Israelis. In the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Rosh …

The First Day at School!

September 1st has an iconic cultural status in Russian-speaking countries and is inextricably linked to the beginning of the school …

Finally safe at home

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the return to Israel (Aliyah) does not stop. New families are arriving in Israel and after …

The Frenkel Family

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm …

Israeli Ulpanim(*) Closed Until End of April – First Home Update

Shalom, dear Friends, During these tough times of uncertainty and stress, we want to send this message of encouragement to …

Shabbat In Siberia – End of November 2019

“Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land” (Proverbs 25:25). In Israel when it …

First Home Update – Back to School!

Here in the First Home it’s now time to take a deep breath after the busy summer days. What has …

People of The Book

“Kniga” is a Russian word that means “book”. Today I will tell you a story of a Jewish family with …

First Home: The Exodus is going on!

Shalom dear Friends, A special feast of Passover is almost there. The Exodus from Egypt lies in the past, but …

First Home: sweet greetings to the new classmates!

Shalom dear Friends, In the kibbutzim of the Jordan Valley, near the Sea of Galilee children make preparations for the …