The Aliyah Survival Blog

I have always been the type of person to say what was on my mind . . . no matter if it was nice or not. In the states, I was considered argumentative, loud mouthed and some even thought I was obnoxious, but in Israel, I’m considered sweet, friendly and innocent in comparison to the rest of society. Don’t get me wrong, I know how to hold my own here and how to speak up when necessary. Trust me, a sweet and innocent Midwestern girl would never make it here in Israel if she didn’t have some chutzpah! Forget the Arab terrorists, try keeping your spot in line at an Israeli supermarket on a Friday afternoon! If you aren’t willing to yell, scream, pull some hair and throw some elbows into the people behind you, there is no way you will make your purchase before the store closes.

For the continuation of this post, please visit The Aliyah Decision – Post 5.