THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Aliyah Information for Challenging Circumstances; Interview with Lisa Berlowitz

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Since 1948 more than 3 million Jews have made Aliyah. According to The Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh, over 3,000 immigrants from the United States move there. Most people know somebody who made Aliyah.

Baila Sebrow sat down with guest of the show, Lisa Berlowitz who together with her husband is making Aliyah, and we will hear about it from her perspective regarding her experience with the process, particularly because both she and her husband are disabled.

Lisa Berlowitz grew up in Lincoln Nebraska, where her family, community and going to Jewish summer camp developed her strong Jewish identity and love of Israel. Throughout her life she has constantly strived to increase her commitment to Torah values, ethical behavior and love of chessed. This journey led her to find her beshert in Far Rockaway, New York through their shared love of sports. On their first date, they realized they both had an unfulfilled lifelong desire to make aliyah. They decided to pursue that dream together, and will B’EH be moving to Nahariya before the chagim this year.

Lisa discussed her emotional and spiritual drive to make Aliyah, and
how long the Aliyah approval took for her, including qualifications, and the preparations. She also spoke about citizenship, and financial assistance people can expect to receive as olim in Israel.

Baila Sebrow is an acclaimed journalist, inspirational international speaker, and 5TJT columnist who hosted numerous radio and Cable TV shows, including Insight/Israel. Baila is also an educator, and active on many human rights and political causes. Baila is the Founder and President of Neshoma Advocates, Inc., servicing children and families at-risk. She is also a world renowned matchmaker and relationship coach, and president of Baila Sebrow Events, LLC. She has been been featured in various publications, including The New York Times.