TIMES OF ISRAEL
To be or not to be (an Israeli American)? That is the question #1
Beth G. Kopin
January 18, 2024

I have heard from many people since posting on TOI, Being an Israeli American, asking Why my husband and I made our decision to become Israeli citizens and How was the process? It seems there are more like us contemplating Aliyah (becoming a citizen), who knew? I’m now planning to write a series on making Aliyah. Since some of the process can be frustrating (amusing/hilarious), I wasn’t sure in lieu of the war it was appropriate. I realized it might prove helpful. Buying a home and or becoming a citizen, especially across the globe is never an easy or rash decision. We had many discussions; money (headaches), time for travel, jet lag, time difference, time away from both sides, work challenges, language barrier, retirement planning versus spending. If you are married usually one wants it more than the other…READ MORE