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I am reaching out to you as a fellow immigrant and Anglo Chareidi resident of Eretz Yisroel. This is a solicitation, but not for money, rather for stories.

By taking a few moments to share with us, we can together make a positive impact on the chutznik Chareidi and Yeshiva world.

It is not a secret that living and building in Eretz Yisroel, neither the mitzvah aspect nor the personal or technical aspects, are much a matter of discussion in Yeshivish and Chareidi circles, both in Eretz Yisroel and abroad. This runs contrary to the fact that Eretz Yisroel has always been of immense value to many of our great Torah personalities, including some who have had the zechus to come settle here themselves.

In order to convey the message that Yishuv Eretz Yisroel really is of current value to the Chareidi and Yeshiva worlds – and is also something that can be feasibly done – we are putting together a weekly paper showcasing efforts of individual Chareidi immigrants from English-speaking countries to live, settle and build in Eretz Yisroel. To this end, we are requesting that you agree to have your efforts, whether large or small, be included in this publication.

The exposure to fellow Chareidim and Yeshivaleit, like you and me, who, living in Eretz Yisroel, have made a positive impact on themselves and/or others, including in the fields of learning and teaching Torah, chinuch, parnossah and community-building, can have the effect of putting Eretz Yisroel back into our focus, as it has been throughout almost all the history of the Chareidim L’Dvar HaShem.

Kindly take the time to fill out the following questionnaire – (If you’d rather just answer questions over the phone than write it all out, call me at 053-3191618 for an interview)

1. Name, age and other background information (family, original and current places of residence, etc.):
2. Aspect(s) of Yishuv Eretz Yisroel you associate yourself with (e.g. Limud HaTorah, Chinuch, Parnossah, Community-building, etc.). Please detail:
3. What Eretz Yisroel means to you; what you feel about being part of the endeavor of living, settling and building in Eretz Yisroel:
4. Some distinctively “Eretz Yisroel” experiences you would like to share (may include how & why you came):

After editing, we will, of course, contact you for approval before publishing. Please note that it might take a while, though. Please leave your contact information (phone#, email):

Please send to Y. Berman, Shaul HaMelech 27 apt. 2, Yerushalayim (or just drop it off in the mailbox), or to yberman613@gmail.com, or call me at 053-3191618 to schedule a pick-up.

Thank you very much & Tizku LeMitzvos,

Yoel Berman @ Avira D’Eretz Yisroel