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Olim Giving Back to Israel

CHEERS TO

Daniel and Tzerel Goldschmiedt
My wife Tzerel and I recently moved to Israel, beginning a new chapter. Remarkably,
both Israel and I celebrated our 75th birthdays. Our Jewish identity is fundamental, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
and Israel has deeply influenced us. Born in December 1947 in Queens, I felt a bond
with Israel from childhood. I recall my 1966 trip when parts of Jerusalem were still
unreachable, seeing it through binoculars.

As an architect, I later revisited for a conference, diving deeper into Jewish history.
Thanks to an uncle’s contact, I stood on the Temple Mount’s southern steps during an
excavation. After marrying Tzerel in 1971, we raised three children in Queens, always
fostering a bond with Israel. We celebrated milestones, visited our kids studying in
Israel, and stayed passionate about Zionism. With our daughter Dena relocating to
Israel, we bought a nearby apartment. Soon, our daughter Aura moved as well, while
our son Eli settled on Long Island. Our move to Israel was motivated by a bond with the
nation and wanting proximity to family. Following the loss of our last parent, we made
the move, settling in with assistance from Nefesh B’Nefesh. Now, I aim to achieve a
personal aspiration. Passionate about calligraphy and having crafted ketubot, I intend
to write my megillah, with the parchment ready on my desk for the upcoming Purim.

Even though I grew up in New York, my bond with Israel never waned. Living here
now, I cherish the chance to be part of this extraordinary nation.

Kalman and Avital Weber
Our Aliyah journey has been a dream long discussed during Shabbat meals. With kibbutz
galuyot unfolding and family relocating to Israel, we made the leap. Adapting meant
understanding the banking, healthcare systems, and embracing apps like WhatsApp.
Working remotely in Eastern Standard Time was another hurdle.

Yet, living in Israel has been fulfilling, enveloped by family and friends. Moments like
a father in shul sharing his newborn with another man during birkat kohanim embody
the heartwarming community here. The Aliyah process was smooth, wrapping up
essential tasks within two weeks with Nefesh B’Nefesh’s help. We secured our teudat
oleh, teudat zehut, kupat cholim, bank account, sal klita, and driver’s license conversion.
The IDF enlistment and our F-15 await!
A poignant memory is descending on the plane, draped in tallit and tefillin, realizing
our prayers came true. Walking on Tayelet Shlomo in Efrat felt surreal, like living a
dream. Despite soaking in so much, there’s still more to explore in Israel. We strive to
deepen our bond with this land and its people amidst political and social challenges.
Grateful for our journey, we eagerly anticipate making more memories here.

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