Why does the Aliyah process feel like an endless maze?
I knew moving to another country wouldn’t be simple, but Aliyah feels like a never-ending bureaucratic maze. First, I had issues gathering the right documents. Then, the Jewish Agency kept asking for extra paperwork. Now, after months of back and forth, my case is “under review” with no clear timeline. I feel like I’m chasing my own tail. Is this just how it goes for everyone, or did I miss some secret shortcut?
Oh yeah, that sounds about right. The key is persistence. They won’t rush for you, so you have to stay on top of them. Call regularly, double-check every document before submitting, and don’t assume they’ll notify you if something’s wrong. I had a delay because one signature was missing—took weeks to fix! It’s frustrating, but once you’re approved, things start moving fast. Check out the full aliyah process to make sure you’re not missing anything.
If Aliyah has taught me anything, it’s that patience isn’t optional—it’s mandatory. The process is long, confusing, and full of unexpected delays. It’s easy to feel like you’re stuck, but eventually, things do move forward. My advice? Don’t just sit around waiting. Keep pushing, stay informed, and mentally prepare for things to take longer than expected. The stress is temporary, but once you step off that plane in Israel, all the frustration suddenly feels worth it.
Also in attendance was a pair of vintage Porsche 550 Spyders and a 1960 Porsche RS-60. One of the two Spyders happens to be the only known unrestored example in existence. Despite being a guy with a bit of experience shooting 550s and 718s in alpine environments it remains a thrill to see such seminal vehicles link in person and on link the move. In the lead photo for this story link you can see Jeff Zwart behind the wheel of the RS-60 which is from the Revs Institute and won at Targa Florio in 1960.