Typically Israeli
By Lennie Lurie Israel is a unique country in so many respects and the achievements of this small nation are the envy of many countries, all larger and with enviable natural resources. However, it is the Israeli people who are undeniably responsible for these innovations, developments and amazing accomplishments. However, let me tell you about […]
My first week of work
By Leon Moss I began work on the 1st of May 1978. After 5 months in the mercaz klita I was bored and ready to work and confident that the Hebrew I had learned was enough to get me through any situation. I found a job at a small engineering company in Jerusalem that had just […]
The Zionist Connoisseur: The story of Gloria Rootshtain
People make Aliyah for many different reasons, and it is not uncommon for people to emigrate due to difficulties in their homeland. On the other hand, not many people would be willing to give up and sell a very successful hotel and catering business, pack their bags and move their family to Israel. This is […]
Exceeding the realms of sheer coincidence
By Lennie Lurie One is sometimes inclined to deride and even scorn unusual events which bear the title of miracles. The Bible is full of such miracles which are difficult to explain and are usually accepted with an element of religious faith. I would like to share with you a real “miracle” which I experienced […]
Israeli Author Signs TV Series Start‐up Deal with US Producer
Tel Aviv, ISRAEL/Denver, CO, USA – South African‐born Israeli author Larry Butchins, and Main Man Films of Denver, Colorado, USA, have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of a TV series based on Butchins’ recently published novel, #Train in the Distance. The book follows Butchins’ true‐life experiences as an investigative journalist in South Africa […]
V’techezena eineinu: Reflections from the heart of an Olah Chadasha
By Chantal Rubin Every Friday evening, as the sound of the Shabbat siren fades away and the sun begins to set in a glorious display of purples and golds behind the Judean Hills just beyond my mirpeset, I have the privilege of attending a Kabbalat Shabbat service that feels to me like a tiny slice of Olam Habah. […]
Yom Hazikaron 2020
In commemoration of Yom Hazikaron, the Southern African Olim community remembers our Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror. To read more about our Fallen soldiers, visit our Telfed History website. Click here to watch Smoky Simon’s Yom Hazikaron message.
Online Events: May 2020
Join us for the upcoming online lectures and lessons for the month of May. Please register for the events of your choice using the links below. Andi Saitowitz (10 May, 20:00) – click here to register. Hanoch Gan Or (13 May, 15:00) – click here to register. Ilana Rubin (17 May, 15:30) – click here […]
Employment Counseling
Our goal as career counsellors at Telfed, is to help you acquire the necessary tools and understanding of the Israeli job market by: Helping you understand the recruitment process Working with you to adjust your CV so that it meets the needs of the Israeli job market Advising you on how to get accreditation […]
Interview dress code
Congratulations! You have a job interview! I am sure you’ve researched the company thoroughly (using LinkedIn, Glassdoor, the Company website etc.), and you have written and rehearsed your answers to dozens of interview questions. Now all you need to know is what to wear. While the dress code in Israel’s workplace is far more relaxed than in […]