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The Aliyah Files #34 What To Bring on Aliyah: The categories of Might and Maybe

Might and Maybe are dangerous words to use in moving. Items given this designation fall into the blackhole of possibilities and good intentions. Putting it bluntly, most of these possibilities will NEVER happen. Think back to March 2020 when the world was on lockdown. Think of all the possibilities where ‘might’ and ‘maybe’ came intoContinue reading “The Aliyah Files #34 What To Bring on Aliyah: The categories of Might and Maybe”

The Aliyah Files #28 How to downsize your book collection

DO YOU LOVE BOOKS? I do, plus I’m a self-proclaimed bookworm. As much as I love books I don’t own every book I’ve read nor have kept every book I’ve bought. Gasp! Is it sacrilegious to give away books? No, it isn’t. If you’re making aliyah or even just moving across town, this is oneContinue reading “The Aliyah Files #28 How to downsize your book collection”

The Aliyah Files #21 The Ultimate in Decluttering Part IV

Those making aliyah in the next future should be taking a long hard look at their belongings deciding what to bring. As a HOME ORGANIZER AND DECLUTTERING EXPERT, I have a few things to say on the topic. While some olim move into duplexes or houses, many olim are moving into apartments or smaller livingContinue reading “The Aliyah Files #21 The Ultimate in Decluttering Part IV”

The Ultimate in De-cluttering Part II

For those of you who just read The Ultimate in De-cluttering Part I, here is the sequel The Ultimate in De-cluttering Part II. I’m sending both on the same day so nobody needs to be waiting in suspense. Also, we’ve been rearranging our apartment to make better use of the space. My hope is toContinue reading “The Ultimate in De-cluttering Part II”

The Ultimate in De-cluttering

I wrote this in 2010 prior to making aliyah. For those who are in the process, you may find this helpful. For those of you who have already done so, I think you can relate. It has been almost six years. My only semi-regret was bringing the American beds as we have ended up replacingContinue reading “The Ultimate in De-cluttering”