Things have been CRAZY! | Moving to Israel Vlog #6

[@NetanelWorthy]

When I made Aliyah, I sold everything. I sold my home. I sold my car. I came to Israel with two suitcases. That’s it. For all the furniture and stuff that I sold, I use that money to buy new stuff in Israel. It’s easier than having it imported. I know you guys are already packing so advice for that is probably not that much needed, but if you can purchase it in Israel, please purchase it in Israel. Do not bring it with you. Bring only the things that you need, buy the things that you need here, and bring with you only sentimental things that obviously can’t be replaced.

[@houseoflev]

Yes! 🙌 we are only bringing essentials. We are starting completely over in Israel! Thx achi

[@momo160769]

@@houseoflevso you’re still going even when the country is collapsing and that 500.000 already fled the country? … you guys know that you’re gonna put your family in danger right? Ok, you’ll need to experiment it by yourself… ! You’ve been warned !

[@חנהלדווין]

בהצלחה❤

[@Dari899]

I’m 4th gen in Israel, your family makes me excited. Israel has gone through a lot and there’s a feeling that something is changing and transforming, as if the Jewish state moves closer to its goal of being a moral lighthouse of the world. I have this though that a higher souls are making their way here to take part of this change and help push it forward. I wish you a safe and happy journey, and can’t wait to see you here in Israel.

[@houseoflev]

Powerful words. Thank you for this. We believe it too!

[@maximilianbini8544]

We received our Aliyah approval email four weeks after the Jewish agency interview. They requested another document after the interview that’s why it took longer. Then we booked our flight and submitted our passports for the Aliyah visas which took another two weeks. Now we are packing and getting rid of a lot of stuff as we are not bringing any furniture. Our Aliyah flight is August 6th out of LA! Very exciting development

[@karenjohnson5634]

Praying everything goes smoothly and you have a safe flight!!!! ❤

[@houseoflev]

So inspiring!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 same… not bringing any furniture. Completely starting over. Reading your comment inspires us. Thank you. 😊 Everything should continue to go smoothly for you guys. See yall there 👋🏾

[@i.k354]

ברוכים הבאים Welcome to israel . 🕍

[@נחמהשוה]

For some families it is not easy... Israel and Israelis are very different from America. You must know too things: Israelis are very warm and good inside, but sometimes they appear as tough and even rude. Second, we used to so many Aliya, almost everyone's parents or grandparents wasn't born here, so you are not so different from all of us. This is our story... Good luck!

[@NetanelWorthy]

This is very true. We have an informal way of speaking. We are very direct and to the point. We don’t believe in all the fluff. Think of it as like a New Yorker. They’re gonna tell you like it is. They don’t care if it hurts your feelings, they’re gonna be honest. The same is true. Some people take it as being rude, but it’s more just getting to the point.

[@נחמהשוה]

@@NetanelWorthy with all that being said, Israelis are very warm and caring. If you are in trouble, stranger will help you in seconds... Anyway, we all hope you will have good experience

[@mikemp3123]

אשריכם! מחכים לכם בישראל❤ מקווה שאתם באים לירושלים 😄 וכמובן שאשמח לעזור לכם בכל דבר שתצטרכו

[@houseoflev]

You’re amazing! Thank you so much

[@julieschechter3995]

Good luck! May HaShem make your transition safe and easy!

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much

[@GideonLeviBenAvraham]

Your library that's what I would def be taking along with me. Mazel Tov

[@houseoflev]

Hahaha you already know

[@littleteme78]

I look at their library as a little Yeshiva hall.

[@houseoflev]

@@littleteme78 😎😎😎

[@iTzShakenJoE]

it makes no sense.. you can grab Sefarim in Israel donate to a Shul lol... Everything you need is in Israel...

[@houseoflev]

@@iTzShakenJoE it makes no sense to bring our books? 🤔 that makes no sense

[@avivaaweisgal]

I’m a secular Jewish Israeli woman. I’ve lived in Israel for almost 50 years, and it is a ride! I wish you all the best. You’ve chosen the most challenging time in our modern history, and it’s amazing that you are coming. I hope you’ll not be disappointed. I live near Beit Shemesh, and am willing to help you, should you need anything on this side. Gods speed, as they say! חזק ואמץ as I would say!🌟

[@houseoflev]

Thanks for your encouragement. Yes we’ve chosen to come back home during a very challenging time. But we have no doubts at all about our decisions. We are filled with so much peace

[@houseoflev]

Secular, religious, Charedi, etc….. you’re a Jew and that’s the most important. You’re a “Jewish Israeli” woman!

[@rachelyadin840]

Wow! Rosh Chodesh Elul! What a wonderful Aliyah date! Ours was Rosh Chodesh Nisan! Stay strong. Stay focused. Stay positive!! IY"H you'll all be home in Eretz Israel soon.

[@houseoflev]

What an amazing month for you guys

[@amisraelchai-u1c]

Good luck my dears!!! I love you, it's not easy!!! Israel is suffering in agony. Be strong!! ❤❤❤

[@houseoflev]

@@amisraelchai-u1c thank you

[@deebz1796]

Ahhh finally got to see you guys again !!!

[@houseoflev]

Yesssssss💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@יעלרוזנברג-ס7ב]

You are amazing!! בהצלחה וברוכים הבאים😊

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much

[@galinawilson]

Your life story is wonderful. Not easy, but you blessed🙏 Thank you for sharing with us

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much for the love and support. We appreciate you 🙏🏾

[@judyrosenblum7460]

Im so excited for you and this new beginning youre about to embark on.I made Aliyah 30 years ago and its been a blessing in every way. Stay focused on decluttering,working together and communicating.Its gonna be great!

[@houseoflev]

Wow 😮 30 years! That’s super encouraging. Thank you thank you

[@halle5391]

🎉מזל טוב לכם והמון הצלחה מיהודיה שגם עשתה עליה מאתיופיה ❤❤

[@houseoflev]

Wow. Thank you. We can’t wait to meet our Ethiopian brothers and Sisters

[@akoden2667]

El Al is the best airway ever , at least from what I remember in the late 90s

[@houseoflev]

It looks super amazing

[@shaindystern1038]

Hutlucha with the moving cant wait to see your videos from Israel beautiful family wishing you a wonderful day

[@houseoflev]

Thanks so much 😊😊🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheYonkel]

We are leaving on the 21st. We hope to welcome you there.

[@houseoflev]

Wooooooow Hatzlacha you guys. So happy for you guys. See you soon

[@ISRAEL203]

VERY BRAVE DECISION 👏👏👏

[@houseoflev]

👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@kerenbadach208]

Be blessed stay strong and full of Joy achem will help and protect you❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you

[@bethcares17anonymous38]

Stay strong. I hope your sweet babies and older kids thrive with this move. You are so brave❤🎉❤🎉

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@benzaquen2]

Amazing story and best of luck

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much

[@shanielukka]

Welcome home!❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you. Can’t wait to

[@Michael-Martell]

It's not too late to vote for US president before you leave. haha. Much blessings on making Aliyah. I'm happy to follow along with yall's journey.

[@danya.9602]

They can vote in Israel

[@NetanelWorthy]

As somebody else has said, they can still vote in Israel. I’m an American citizen and I vote here. Normally I don’t because I don’t like voting in politics that don’t directly affect me, but sometimes exceptions have to be made.

[@Yonatova]

You can vote at the US Embassy - I did in 1980.

[@23rdstreet23]

Thank you so much! ❤ I’m gonna check out the podcast!

[@houseoflev]

Let us know your thoughts! Thank you

[@bukikaholmes1172]

It’s awesome messages! Looking forward to each one.

[@houseoflev]

@@bukikaholmes1172 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@houseoflev]

@@bukikaholmes1172 uploading new one in a bit bzH

[@lauraaharonov5198]

Behatzlachah!!!! Really look up to you and admire you! 💝

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much 🤗 you’re awesome 😎

[@A6u6]

We love you guys ❤

[@houseoflev]

We love you too 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@terrijones5687]

Praying for you and your family ❤❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you very much

[@peterdalyy3542]

I am davening for family lev hasem should give you strength and get here quickly looking forward to bumping into you in Israel 🇮🇱

[@houseoflev]

That means alot. Thank you brother

[@SabbathFun]

Wishing you a lot of Hatzlacha and Siata Disymaya 💖

[@houseoflev]

Thank you very much

[@revd16]

You are so awesome come home to Israel you will love it her!!!

[@houseoflev]

BzH in a few shorts months! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@allenmoses110]

You can fully live an American Jewish lived in Israel. You can assimilate into Israel, but it's really not necessary. If you live in places like Jerusalem or Bet Shemesh there are large areas where English is spoken everywhere. No need for culture shock!

[@csambailey9552]

Thanks for making and taking the time…

[@houseoflev]

Of course. Thank you for being there for us. 🙏🏾😄

[@ערןכהן-ל4ס]

I love your blog God bless you

[@houseoflev]

We really appreciate that! thank you.

[@KenMills-l6e]

Bless you and your family as you make your journey Home ❤😃😃😃👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Fayefreeman]

You are both such a blessing, Hashem Blessed

[@houseoflev]

Thank you Faye. You’ve been with us since the beginning. We’re so grateful for you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Fayefreeman]

I love you both so much, together with your beautiful family, you have Inspired your global and Jewish family from the start of your journey home. I was born in South Africa, it gives me such joy to see our scattered tribe answering their souls call, together you are both so inspiring and such phenomenal role models. You will always be embraced in Hashem's Love, Protection and Provision ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🙏🙏🏿🙏🙏🏿🙏🙏🏿

[@houseoflev]

@@Fayefreeman we love you back! Thank you sooooooo much.

[@shirasoibelman2526]

Hatzlacha!! So exciting! feel free to reach out im a rbs local for over 20 years and i am so excited for you guys😊🎉❤

[@houseoflev]

Amazing! BzH we will see you there! Thank you

[@innagrm]

Wow wow Baruch hashem .... super excited for you guys

[@houseoflev]

Thanks so much fam! How have you been??

[@innagrm]

@@houseoflev I'm around .. watching you guys and super happy for you.. can't wait for you to come home ..

[@houseoflev]

@@innagrm 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😀

[@saminamoazzem2733]

Are you going to a place that’s it yours

[@jancarolynhardy908]

Mazel 'Tov❤

[@manyalevine1017]

Can't wait !!! Looking forward to u coming already ❤ It sounds like your kids r coming a week into the school year. Do your kids know already which schools they r going into ? I am forever thankful to my parents to bring me to Israel when I was such a little child. Good luck with everything. Happy to help with anything

[@houseoflev]

Thank you very much. And yes kids are all ready for schools except our little ones. Still working on it

[@manyalevine1017]

I don't know where u r moving to but there r so many good places. I am sure u will find a great fit.

[@houseoflev]

@@manyalevine1017 thank you so much! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MsJASM007]

Mazel Tov!! Start packing…it’s so much to do…

[@houseoflev]

Omgosh yes yes!! Ssoooooo much

[@TofJerusalem]

I can't recall if you mentioned it - you should know the smoothest way to make Aliyah from the US is via Nefesh B'Nefesh, I hope you do it through them. Waiting for you!

[@houseoflev]

Thank you! Yes we are working with them! They’re incredible!

[@karenjohnson5634]

I would take a picture of all your books, before you pack them. That way you will remember everything you have. I saw a comment that you could donate all your books and purchase them in Israel. I thought that was a great idea. Maybe keep your favorites and buy the rest over there. But I’m very attached to my books, so I understand if you wouldn’t want to do that. I’m so happy for y’all!! ❤😊

[@houseoflev]

Books 📚 are coming with us 😄. It took a lot to build our library. They are like a part of your family. Each one plays a role in your life. 🙏🏾

[@yoseffeigenbaum9639]

In order to succeed here you need to remember 1st and foremost that Israel is not America. There are things you take for granted such as certain services and different mentalites that are Hard for many expats to deal with. On the other hand this is our home and this is our family. For a Jewish person there is no better place to be. Been here since 1983 and I can't imagine living anywhere else.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@yoseffeigenbaum9639]

@@houseoflev where are you planning to move to?

[@yuval560]

Good luck guys❤❤❤ Am Israel unite in eretz Israel❤❤

[@houseoflev]

Amein 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 and thank you

[@JBugz777]

Thanks for the update, even though your'e tired - Your people are waiting for you ❤️🇮🇱

[@houseoflev]

Yall are the best….! !!!!!!!! You have no idea how that makes us feel. Thank you.

[@smileyone6186]

Shalom! I appreciate you so much. I know your busy. I have a question which I am thinking you may have answered this in one of your beginning videos. How did you decide the sect of Judaism to convert too? I want to be buried as a Jew when I get to that point in my life but I am reading and hearing that once converted all sect of Judaism is not created equally when it comes to burial ect. Akiva if you can just refer me to that video. Toddah Rabbah❤ Your wonderful🎉😊

[@PrincessSharoneyTreasure]

So Amazing 🤩

[@houseoflev]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Ester.1977]

Toda raba that HS bless your Familie always ❤️

[@houseoflev]

Amein Amein! Thank you

[@susie5254]

You are very positive people. You will need that and it will serve you well. I've noticed that the positive people, especially those with school-age children seem to adjust much faster. At the same time, I'm glad some people have been "telling it like it is" so that you know you've got a serious adjustment in front of you. The adjustment was hard but I am happier now than I've ever been in my life. Not to be materialistic, but bring lots of your favorite cosmetics with you. You can get a lot of stuff here but it's good to have your own favorites to comfort you as you adjust. Hatzlacha raba! Please ask Israeli residents about specific brands so you don't bring things unnecessarily, but you do bring what you might initially miss.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you

[@chezispero3533]

Look forwarded to seeing you around the streets of the Holy land. The Noahides I learn with would love to hear your story. אשריכם

[@houseoflev]

Thanks brother! Hope to meet them BzH

[@idannaor9839]

Yes, the mindset is the most important. It's great that you come with an open mind. Many things are different in Israel. At the same time, Israel is beautiful. The people there are beautiful and full of hasadim. Continue to have patience. Hashem will guide and bless you.

[@houseoflev]

Amein! Thank you achi

[@claragombo3120]

Wow so impressive

[@houseoflev]

👊🏾👊🏾😎

[@wisdom.research1051]

I hope you have visited here and found a neighborhood you like. There is a war on, and choice has been narrowed down.

[@houseoflev]

Hashem runs the world. The way we see the world depends on what we are seeing, who we are talking to, and listening to. There are those who see limited options… and there are those who see abundance. We choose to only view the world through the eyes of emuna. Therefore… choices are NOT limited for us. 🙏🏾

[@healthymom8112]

​@@houseoflevyessssss!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rosameijering5161]

Guys i am so excited for you. Sadly I am not jewish and now a bit jealous... but I wish and pray for you all the best! Life can be intense over there in my personal experience but beautiful

[@houseoflev]

Thank you for your kind message!🙏🏾

[@user-zg3nb1mk5b26]

Don't forget in Israel the electricity is 220v. You should not bring electrical appliances. But it says on the device: 120/220v

[@houseoflev]

@@user-zg3nb1mk5b26 thank you 🙏🏾

[@אגרואסטו]

Hello Hello, I am really happy for you and have been following you for a long time and am excited for you Can you put a Hebrew translation for those who don't understand English please

[@houseoflev]

Oh yes yes! Great idea. Thank you for the suggestion and thanks for the support

[@Libby_Hannah]

Another video of Alyiah, another day when I live vicariously😂❤ I KNOW, I AM SURE, you are gonna make it!❤ In my opinion, sell everything and don't look back! Just go for it! There is not another place for a jew. Period. I try not to buy a lot of books in the meantime. Maybe my path to be in Eretz Yisroel is gonna take a long time, maybe not, just H' knows the answer but I'm trying to not have a lot of stuffs so I don't have to do nothing in the end and I love the idea of not to think about stuffs in the future. H' bless you and be sure I'm gonna cry in pure joy when I see the notification of a new video with all of you in Eretz Yisroel ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Lots of Emuna an Chutzpah😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@houseoflev]

@@Libby_Hannah yes yes. We are selling everything and starting over in Israel. The main thing is prayer and desire. The desire jump starts the hishtadlut (effort). And from there… we put our Trust in H’ to do the rest. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Hacker-kr9vc]

Best of luck in the holy land

[@houseoflev]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@yaaraamozig4862]

❤❤❤

[@Yomarkjean]

Me and my wife were talking about getting rid of stuff. I think we as people are collectors and tend towards keeping too much.

[@houseoflev]

Couldn’t agree more

[@natachapartouche7458]

Single mama, 3 kids and 2 dogs doing Aliyah July 24th BH””” 🎉🎉🎉 can’t wait to be home🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@houseoflev]

Whoaaaaa you’re the real MVP!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hatzlacha!!!!!

[@HaimAttia]

Hi guys. You guys are the most cutest and coolest couple❤ That's so exciting Lots of hatzlocha❤ Welcome to Ramat Bet Shemesh. Maybe you & Nissim Black can do a kosher Bob Marley concert in RBSA😂 I'm serious🎉 That would be so cool❤

[@houseoflev]

Hahahah that would be epic! You never know what the future has in store! 😎😎 🤔

[@HaimAttia]

You guys are so inspiring. Yasher Koach for all yr hard work 😇

[@krazyshopg]

@chava and akiva be careful the vaacuum seal is great but it makes bags heavy .

[@houseoflev]

Ahhh… ok good to know. Thank you

[@TheShomronhills]

בהצלחה....

[@houseoflev]

Thank you mishpacha

[@MendelFarkas-yc7gk]

im happy for every step.. you guys should pray to hashem to bring all of us to jerusalem!! best wishes❤❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@אביגילדיסקין]

We're so excited ur moving here!! Tell us where ur moving to And if u need anything we would love to help

[@houseoflev]

Thank you 😊

[@susankaye3468]

How were you welvomed? Apprehension, discrimination(overt/covert), did your children feel welcomed, who was most biased, secular, or ultra orthodox, were peopke helpful. ? Did you find other black converts? Are you happy with your decision?

[@bethparoff3327]

Wonderful..how awesome your new life’s journey in Israel, right in time for Rosh Hashanah..lots of good wishes 🇮🇱

[@houseoflev]

That’s the goal. Prayers up ⬆️

[@davidsavitt3319]

Mazel Tov! Where in Israel?

[@arikalfon9561]

Continue ignoring the negative advice. You will love living in Israel. Will there be an adjustment from the States of course. But the love you will feel at home in Israel will make it all worth it!!! ❤

[@houseoflev]

We appreciate that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rosefield-r9b]

As an Israeli Jew I am very happy to hear that you are coming, Israel is the place of all Jews. But it is important for me to tell you that life in Israel is not easy, unfortunately you will have many obstacles. But please don't despair, Israel is really worth all the frustration it brings with it

[@vu4uboo582]

Y?

[@healthymom8112]

Those coming with Emunah and for the right reasons will see miracles. The hardships are par for the course but rebbe nachman says when you're being tested that's when shefa is about to rain down. So those with simple emunah need not worry!! I have a feeling this family will be blessed with miracles 💖

[@houseoflev]

Wow wow! ASHREINU 🙌🙌 thank you

[@houseoflev]

No despair here!😃Only simcha. With Hashem’s help… we will press through!🙌

[@allenmoses110]

Yeehaaa!

[@avrahamshusteris8271]

Will you be moving to Bet Shemesh?

[@houseoflev]

Yep 👍🏾😄

[@avrahamshusteris8271]

@@houseoflev I knew it! Looking forward to bumping into you in the grocery store! I live in Aleph, if you need any help or advice be in touch!

[@houseoflev]

@@avrahamshusteris8271 we appreciate you achi!

[@vu4uboo582]

After you make Aliyah will you be moving back to America or are ya'll planning on staying in Isreal?

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

Yerida undoes Aliyah, so after Yerida there's no Aliyah

[@caraboska]

I admit to wondering what you will do with your evidently large book collection. You won't be able to take that in your suitcase. Indeed, there's so much that I can't even imagine your taking it in extra boxes on the plane with you. But I can't imagine getting rid of it either. Will you ship it?

[@houseoflev]

Yes! Most definitely getting shipped. Years and years to build this library. Each book is like a family member. 😃

[@caraboska]

@@houseoflev So six kids is just the tip of the iceberg 😆

[@willielee5253]

🙏🎉🌸🎊🙏

[@rebbiakiva]

Where are you planning to live in Israel?

[@houseoflev]

BEIT SHEMESH

[@bethcares17anonymous38]

Best looking family on youtube🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸

[@houseoflev]

😀😀 That’s very kind. Thank you

[@daydreambeliever1379]

Hey guys:) i recently found your channel, and i think you are amazing, wonderfully deep and true people. It is a blessing on our entire people, to have you join am yisrael. My family is about to celebrate 20 years since making aliya. It would be our pleasure and z'chut to help you with anything we can- have you over for shabbat/chag (our tradition is to host new families for rosh hashana for example), show you around the shops and facilities- anything that can make your transition easier. It is a huge challenge, but it is so worth it. This is home, and once you come here you can't; live anywhere else:) your neshama will find it's place. I hope we find a way to connect, because we really would like to get to know you in person. My sister is the same age as your eldest, and would love to introduce her to their wonderful group of friends.

[@houseoflev]

Wow 20 years??? 🤯🤯🤯 B’H & Mazal Tov! We really appreciate this message. We hope to meet in the HolyLand!

[@daydreambeliever1379]

@@houseoflev We can't wait to meet you! We send you strength during the challenge of Aliya. Remember, when things are tough- to always look up:)

[@houseoflev]

@@daydreambeliever1379 beautiful!!! Thank you so much for the chizuk. BzH will see you guys soon

[@daydreambeliever1379]

@@houseoflev Amen! We truly do mean it, and would love to find a way to connect with you. Shabbat Shalom!

[@isaackrinsky1997]

Hatzlacha Rabbah ❤️🇮🇱

[@houseoflev]

Thank you

[@user-zg3nb1mk5b26]

Remember, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai said - three things are bought in tribulation: the Land of Israel, the Torah and the world to come! And it should make you happy, because as soon as there is suffering, it is a sign that you are on the right path. It's like a woman gets pregnant, she suffers during pregnancy, the baby kicks, and then she's in labor, but she's happy, because that's the only way she knows she's on the right path. I wish you and the whole family the best of luck in the land of Israel. And protect your children well from foreign influences, especially in the Land of Israel. Welcome to the Holy Land.

[@houseoflev]

AMEIN AMEIN!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you

[@TB-sz9nt]

Chava, why are you sitting behind Akiva? I hope that's not intentional.