Comments on: Bethany Serota – Welcome Home!

By: Noreen

Noreen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:39:19 +0000

it’s great that Batya has been made feel welcome in Israel and made Aliyah. I think there needs to be more representation of non Ashkenazi Jewry. However im a little confused, im African American, and about the same skin tone as Batya, how is it that her mother is biracial and dad is ashkenazi/sephardic and she looks, dare i say this like the “typical african american”. There is nothing there that says biracial to me. I know that sounds awful the way i put it but im just curious.

By: Bethany Serota - Welcome Home! : Shalom Oranim

Bethany Serota - Welcome Home! : Shalom Oranim — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:09:32 +0000

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By: Batya from Shiloh

Batya from Shiloh — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:07:32 +0000

I’m not for the fake, so I’m in the original Shiloh, just north of Jerusalem.

By: Batya

Batya — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:24:26 +0000

oh. haha. my bad. lol!

I’m checking it out now:)

By: ck

ck — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:57:31 +0000

Oh Batya. You so funny. Shiloh, IL is named after the biblical Shiloh located uh… right in your favorite country!

By: Batya

Batya — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:42:50 +0000

Hey “Batya in Shiloh,”

Thanks!
Are you referring to Shiloh, IL? It sounds like my kind of place, of course outside of my favorite place – Israel!!!!

By: Batya

Batya — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:39:14 +0000

Ro,

Thank you, and you are of no bother whatsoever! From my understanding, “lucrative” careers, particularly for foreigners, are generally in the areas of science and technology, as well as sales and marketing. If you are interested in International Affairs, I recommend studying here for a semester, and really mastering the language while in college to make your chances of success when you make Aliyah greater. Whether for credit hours, or for your own experience and marketability, I’m sure obtaining an internship with the Ministry of the Interior/Foreign Affairs/Absorption or a UN agency might provide good insight as well as beneficial networking opportunities. There are also many human rights orgs and NGO’s that you could get involved with. Also, when you make Aliyah, you have the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree for free (in Hebrew generally), and there are some really good programs that focus on International Affairs, Conflict Resolution, etc. My favorite quote: “Aliyah! Do it!!” Everything is possible…Just prepare and never be discouraged!! You are on the right track! All the best and feel free to reach out anytime!!

By: Batya from Shiloh

Batya from Shiloh — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:54:42 +0000

Here in Shiloh, we have a complete variety of “looks.”

From what my cousins in the states tell me, the results of mixed marriages have made “guessing religion” totally impossible there.

Well, young Batya, welcome to Israel. If you want to check out Shiloh, please let me know.

By: ro

ro — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:42:32 +0000

mazel tov, batya!

out of curiosity, do you know what kind of careers are valued in israel, particularly from someone who speaks english/russian? i’m off to college in a year and the only thing i know is that i want to work in international affairs. i’ve been planning on making aliyah since i was 14, and that hasn’t changed. so if you can tell me anything that would be wonderful!

thank you, sorry to bother you!

By: Batya

Batya — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:15:46 +0000

ck. Thanks for the work you’ve done. Again and again, you are very much appreciated.