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From the Lower East Side to the Middle East: Telling the Story of Aliyah on Facebook
Daniel T. Allen  |  September 14, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments

The Nayowitz family, who immigrated to Israel from Manhattan in July 2012, uses Facebook to share their journey with friends and family in the U.S.

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Why Are More New Yorkers Moving to Israel?
Daniel T. Allen  |  September 14, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
According to Ido Aharoni, Israel's Consul General in New York, Israel's economy has a lot to offer Americans.VIDEO
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For Some Local Jews, a New Year in a New Country
Daniel T. Allen  |  September 14, 2012 4:00 AM | 1 Comment
As Jews prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, some New Yorkers will launch the new year and their new lives in Israel. VIDEO
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