Istanbul’s loss, Israel’s gain
09/08/2011 18:05 By GLORIA DEUTSCH
Rina Barbut, 29: From Istanbul to Tel Aviv, 2008.
Although she was always seriously involved in Jewish activities in her native Istanbul and identified as a proud Jew, Rina Barbut found that making aliya added an important new dimension to her life. She became more observant religiously, she volunteers her time to help others who are settling here, and she loves living in a Jewish country. It has not been easy, especially finding the right job, but after two and a half years here, she feels completely at home.
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