אוירא דארץ ישראל Avira DEretz Yisroel

For the past few years, I have been working on various aspects of Yishuv Eretz Yisroel. Those projects are now under the name “Naava Kodesh”, you can see them online at naavakodesh.org.

There are four projects I would like to share with you –

First, the housing crisis. While it affects also Israeli Chareidim, they are here in Eretz Yisroel to stay, regardless. There are many chutznikim, though, who would be interested in settling here permanently and might consider staying only if they found suitable and more-affordable communities. While Kiryat Sefer, Beitar, Bet Shemesh and the like were an option, rising prices have made those irrelevant for many. I am currently working to promote the more-affordable communities as an option, including in what the Israelis call “Peripheria”, the peripheral communities of the north and south of Eretz Yisroel, where there are beautiful kehillos with several Anglo-Chareidim already integrated. (When I say “Anglo”, I mean coming from any English-speaking country, such as the U.S., Canada, England, etc.).

Second project is a database of Anglo-Chareidi volunteers who are willing to offer information and advice to others of similar mentality that are interested in settling here in Eretz Yisroel. If you have availability to be contacted by phone or email by pre-screened families from your hometown abroad, or from a similar profession, or by others, that have questions about your community, schools, shuls, or parnassah opportunities, please join this effort by filling out the form, available at naavakodesh.org. Even a few minutes of your time can be critical in giving an Anglo-Chareidi family the advice, support, and guidance they need to make Eretz Yisroel their permanent home.

Third – It is not a secret that living in, and building up, Eretz Yisroel – neither the mitzvah aspect nor the personal or technical aspects – are much a matter of discussion in Yeshiva and Chareidi circles, neither here in Eretz Yisroel nor abroad. This runs counter to the fact that Eretz Yisroel has always been of immense value to many of our great Torah personalities, including many who have had the zechus to come and 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 feasibly be done today – we are putting together a weekly sheet showcasing efforts of individual Chareidi immigrants from English-speaking countries to live in, settle and build up Eretz Yisroel. To this end, we ask that you agree to also include your efforts, whether large or small, 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 or also others, including in the fields of learning and teaching Torah, chinuch, parnossah, self-growth, kiruv and community-building, can have the effect of putting Eretz Yisroel back into our focus, as it has been throughout almost all of the history of the chareidim l’dvar HaShem.

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

Fourth project – As there are many who would be interested to help in these and other endeavors of Yishuv Eretz Yisroel, we thought of creating a forum for those interested in working together to advance all of these issues, and to exchange relevant ideas. If you hold Eretz Yisroel dear, please sign up to join the forum.

How to reach us:

053-319-1618

yberman613@gmail.com

072 298 6213 (voicemail)

AviraDEretzYisroel.org

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

Volunteer for YOUR OWN hometown, help Anglo Chareidim settle in Eretz Yisroel

Here is the full article of 29 Tammuz – July 12 p.20:

(Not to mention the tastefully done prime real estate back page of the latest Kedushas Tzion, here…)

Affordable communities in Eretz Yisroel for English-speaking Kollel/Chareidi families

Recent posts on https://groups.io/g/aviraderetzyisroel:

Cheapest rent in Yerushalayim; Aquisition Group in Giv’at Ze’ev HaChadasha; For trailblazers who don’t mind affordable housing (Afula); Natzrat Illit; Rent for 4-rooms (90+ meters), 1600 shekels?; Think Tiveria; Achisamach; From Rechasim; Ma’ale Amos; Amazing prices for Giv’at Hamoreh; Ma’ale Amos, Giv’at Ze’ev HaChadasha, Ofakim, T’veria Illit, Yerucham; Range of home prices/rent in Giv’at Ze’ev / Telzstone / Beitar / Modi’in Illit / Beit Shemesh, by area; more…

aviraderetzyisroel@gmail.com | 072-2986213

Avira D’Eretz Yisroel – A grassroots effort to help facilitate long-term Yishuv Eretz Yisroel for the English-speaking Yeshiva/Chareidi community