Aliyah, Finally!

Sept. 8, I just got off the plane. Nefesh B'Nefesh managed to fit me on their last flight of their summer. Packed with two hundred and something new olim (immigrants), I was one of ninety-one singles on board the plane.

It's been a goal of mine to move to Israel since I was in high school but that didn't stop my mind from doubts or concerns as I got closer to getting on my flight. I can't even say I really know what my worries were about, I just felt it. And I had to reassure myself that this was really want I wanted. I've known it for years, but that moment of stepping into my future gave me what to think about. The answer will be the same everytime I think about it. I am absolutely in love with the land of Israel and nothing will ever change that. I feel connected to Jews and want to make a difference in Israel as much as I can. I know that America has a certain kind of pull on people that makes them feel like they want to stay. I know this and therefore I refuse to give in to it. I know when I'm in Israel everything is so clear to me. I love it and never want to lose it.

My excitement grew as the plane got closer and closer to Israel. When I got off the plane, my face was shining bright and all smiley. I wanted to cry tears of joy when my plane touched the ground... It was a very moving experience. There was a lot of press at the aiport when we arrived. I have a link: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/127521

It felt so good to be back home again. I'll have to write more at a later point.