I am on a journey, to make Aliyah, and want to share my journey with my family, friends and anyone that is interested. I made the decision to make Aliyah in December 2002 and now I am actually doing it. This blog will chronicle my story and adventures leading up to getting on the plane and then the continuing story of the beginning of my new life in Israel and what I experience once there. ___________________________________________
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Video Clip of my Presentation
A couple of posts ago I posted the text of what I said at the Rally at the SC Statehouse (moved inside because of rain). The different speakers presentations are now online at Grassroots 4 Israel.
I am your typical (whatever that is) guy originating from Columbia, SC. I grew up next to my synagogue. This afforded me many opportunities to be involved. I re-formed our USY chapter and served as president. I graduated high school, got married and planned to be a Rabbi. Life has twists and rather than becoming a rabbi, became disconnected uninvolved for many years. I had kids, moved to Utah and the Mormon missionaries pushed me back into the Synagogue. (I guess they lost points on me) Somewhere in there I had also moved to Atlanta and found lots of Jewish things to be involved in. I became involved in Mosaic (Jewish Outdoor Club) and eventually was President of the local club and on the national board. On a hike, I heard about a volunteer program, Sar-El, and thought it sounded cool, so I went to Israel and volunteered in the army. At my shul, I helped re-start our Men's club, then became regional VP and then President of the Region. I have moved back to SC. This year is full of changes for me and my family: I have a college graduate, a new son-in-law, a grad student and two high school seniors, oh yeah how could I forget my grandbaby (Jessica and Tyler's cat...) and my aliyah
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Good job, Matt!
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