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- Jan 13, 2020
- 3 min
French Olim: Parenting in Israel
Leaving a home country and starting a new life in Israel is not easy for any Olim. In addition to programs for english speaking Olim, in 2015 Kav L’Noar started developing programs fro French Olim. Our French Olim department provides the community with culturally sensitive counselling, mentoring, school group mentoring and parental guidance services in French. Parenting Struggles within the French Olim community Michelle was worried about her 14-year-old son Joachim. He was
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- Nov 17, 2019
- 2 min
Staying connected 6,000 miles away
Connected with Family Joshua is a 22 year old from upstate New York. He was raised with Zionist values, vacationing in Israel with his family every few years. His two older sisters graduated college, married and set up homes not far from where they all grew up. They all stayed connected with the family. Until last year, Joshua was also treading a standard path, making his way through college like everybody else in his wider circle. 18 months ago ago, Joshua proposed to his lo
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- Aug 19, 2019
- 3 min
Conquering Fear: How a Pawn Became a Queen
When fear takes over Adele’s mother was very clear on the phone about why she wanted help for her daughter. “I don’t care about her grades- they don’t matter. I don’t need her to be the social queen. I just want her to stop being so frightened of everything!” Adele had always been timid, but since making aliyah from France four years ago, things had gotten worse. Adele didn’t like leaving the house and particularly hated to travel on buses. Even though bus attacks have become
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- Mar 26, 2018
- 2 min
Kav L’Noar discussing Anglo Olim at the Knesset
Pictured: Kav L’Noar’s Founding Director, Dr. Ron Wachtel and MK Dr. Avraham Neguise Kav L’Noar at the Knesset Anglo Olim have it easy The Israeli Establishment has long believed that Anglo Olim ‘have it easy’. Unlike Olim from other countries like the Former Soviet Union or Ethiopia, it is assumed that English speakers in Israel are all wealthy and that it is easy for them to fit into the Israeli way of life. Dr. Ronald Wachtel founded Kav L’Noar because he could see and hea
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- Oct 25, 2017
- 2 min
Celebrating Olim : Yom HaAliyah
Happy Aliyah Day! Naomie Nakache, Kav L’Noar’s French Olim Coordinator was invited to participate in the Knesset’s celebration of Aliyah Day. Yom HaAliyah (Aliyah Day) (יום העלייה) is the newest Israeli national holiday. Dr. Avraham Negosa, a member of the Knesset, chairman of the Committee for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs, directed the event. At this special and festive session, the committee of immigration and absorption, discussed the unique contribution
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- Oct 3, 2017
- 2 min
New Program for French Olim in Jerusalem
Introducing our French Olim Project Coordinator When Naomie Nakache Benchimol turned 18 and graduated from high school in Paris, France, she made aliya alone without any family members. Naomie spent a year continuing her Jewish studies at Midreshet Lindenbaum, completed a BA in psychology at Ariel University, and an MSW at Hebrew University. Naomie served as a Case Manager for Reut, an NGO serving high functioning developmentally disabled adults in rehabilitation. In 2016 Na
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- Nov 8, 2016
- 2 min
HAPPY ALIYAH DAY!
Today, the 7th of Cheshvan in the week of Parshat Lech Lecha, has been designated by the Knesset as Yom HaAliyah-Aliyah Day. Happy Aliyah Day! Kav L’Noar was established in 2004 initially to address the unique needs of english speaking Olim families. Since 2007, we have expanded our mission to include both native Israelis and other foreign born families. Whatever emotional challenges families, teens, young adults and at-risk youth face, KAV L’NOAR provides support and guida
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- Dec 22, 2015
- 1 min
CHALLENGES OF ALIYAH
The Challenges of Aliyah: When and how Kav L’Noar can help? Adjustment issues for Olim Loss of language, culture, familiarity and community Culture Shock A feeling of vulnerability – taps into old insecurities Excitement alternating with feeling of being overwhelmed Focus on survival Mourning what was left behind Loss of status Struggling to reestablish oneself Stress on marriage Tendency to worry and anxiety Adjustment issues for children and teens Identity and Self esteem –
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- Mar 17, 2009
- 4 min
The 4 Sons Make Aliyah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Four Sons Make Aliyah Sharon Katz, March 2009 ( originally published in Voices Magazine) There are four sons in every family – especially families that make Aliyah. The wise son has got the smarts, social skills and the ability to make it everywhere. The wicked son is upset that his parents have uprooted him from his previous life, gets hooked up with the wrong crowd and is negative about everything concerning his new life in Israel. The
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