Today I had work, a dr appointment and an aliyah appointment.  It was so interesting and was the first time I went to the Greater Phoenix Jewish Community in Scottsdale.  My appointment was EXCELLENT.  I had alot of questions answered.  Of course new ones were raised, which wa s very normal.  I sort of have how the Aliyah works....from the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B'Nefesh's role.  The way it works is that proving I met the requirements is the responbility of the Jewish Agency.  Once I prove I am Jewish...and eligible for the Aliyah Nefesh B'Nefesh sort of takes over and helps with the move and the subsequent benefits of said move.

I have turned in some paperwork (general application to confirm I am Jewish) and a health questionairre.  What was funny is that he asked who I knew in Israel..so I gave him Lital's, Yair's, Adi's and Noah's name.  He asked how I knew them.  LOL that brought up an interesting conversation.  How I know them?  Also, what brought up interesting conversations was my desire to be in Israel and what changed me from being raised as a Christian with minimal grounding in Judiasm to the current state of mind that I have. 

He was impressed that I had actually visited Israel.  He said there are quite a few people who want to make the aliyah but have never been there. 

Of course he basically repeated my main concerns about going there ie. learning Hebrew, the customs, and getting a job there.  In that regard, no major revelations. BUT, I do have to say I have a much stronger impression with this meeting than I did with the Jewish Agency in Ramat Aviv, Israel. 

Anyway, it was really interesting, productive and very thought provoking.

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