Midtown Manhattan,Ita Yankovich

Question: What can be done to help increase Jewish immigration to Israel?

Organizations like Nefesh B' Nefesh are on the right track. We need more organizations to help people cut through the red tape and handle all the paperwork. If Israel wants more people to emigrate, then it needs to improve its educational system. Also, efforts have to be made to help professionals find work in their specific fields.

- Ellen Brander, retired reading specialist

We need to fund the Machal program. We also need to simplify the bureaucracies and have more organizations like Birthright. We also need greater awareness and more shluchim on college campuses.

- Johna Schwartz, Israel Defense Forces

Israel can improve its job placement programs and help those making aliyah find employment pertaining to their field. The opportunities are there but there needs to
be more guidance and connections to help new immigrants find them.

- Morris Inker, graphic artist

We need to emphasize Israel's historical legacy. Israel is the religious capital of the world. If we focus on promoting Israeli culture, aliyah will increase.

- Matisyahu Glenn, student

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