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Journey to Nof Tzion THE ©WWW
BIGGEST
Pnina, went to ulpan for six months. It was a great experience BARGAIN
for both of them. After ulpan, Pnina acquired skills and more IN TOWN
confidence in dealing with things like doctors and schools.
Nachum came to realize that he had grown bored with com- Jewish
puter programming and entertained the idea of switching to Used Book
a different profession. He had always been handy and decided Collection
to reach out to the job board at Nefesh B’Nefesh to see if they
had any employment options. A short while later, he was in- at the
deed contacted with an offer to buy a painting business that
someone was selling. Nachum was interested and bought the Savings Center
business, and its former owner trained him in before moving
to the States. 4003 Seven Mile Lane
Ironically, when the Eilbergs met with Nefesh B’Nefesh to STOCK UP ON SUMMER
plan their aliyah, they had advised Nachum not to switch ca- READING
reers, because there is so much change happening as it is. How-
ever, now that Nefesh B’Nefesh sees how successful Nachum is, 20 books for $10
they have called on him to speak to new olim on how important only 50¢ a book
it is to be open to switching careers!
(when you buy 20 books)
In Baltimore, Pnina had worked as a secretary in Bais Yaa-
kov’s elementary and high schools and at the Star-K kashrus
organization. After arriving in Israel, she did legal transcription
for a company for eight years. Currently, Pnina freelances and
watches her adorable grandson.
uuu
Seven years ago, the Eilbergs left Kochav Yaakov and
moved to Nof Tzion, for practical reasons. Much of Nachum’s
painting work was in Yerushalayim, and the traffic to and from
Kochav Yaakov was becoming heavier by the day. Nof Tzion is
situated close to Talpiot, where Nachum’s suppliers are. An-
other reason for the move was that the school in Kochav Yaa-
kov only goes until sixth grade, and the twins were going to be
attending middle and high school in Yerushalayim. So, when
they heard about Nof Tzion from Pnina’s sister in Ramat Bet
Shemesh, who knew they were looking to move to Yerusha-
layim, they came on a tour and decided it would be the right
place for them.
Nof Tzion had originally been built as luxury vacation apart-
ments for Americans, but when the families got wind of the
location, and realized they would be surrounded by Arab vil-
lages, the majority of them backed out of the deal. Indeed, I
notice from the Eilbergs’ window Arabs with their traditional
head garb and long kaftans walking along the winding road be-
low the mountain of Nof Tzion, some riding on donkeys. Pnina
explains that Arabs pass through their neighborhood but do not
linger.
When I ask about the security situation, Pnina says, “We
have a very hard time when people ask us if it’s dangerous to
come here. Things happen everywhere; it doesn’t matter where
you are.” She says that during the seven years they have been
living there, bli ayin hara, there have been hardly any incidents
causing anyone injury, Although many residents in Nof Tzion
are gun owners, Nachum does not have a gun. The Eilbergs
u 410 358 8509 u 83
BIGGEST
Pnina, went to ulpan for six months. It was a great experience BARGAIN
for both of them. After ulpan, Pnina acquired skills and more IN TOWN
confidence in dealing with things like doctors and schools.
Nachum came to realize that he had grown bored with com- Jewish
puter programming and entertained the idea of switching to Used Book
a different profession. He had always been handy and decided Collection
to reach out to the job board at Nefesh B’Nefesh to see if they
had any employment options. A short while later, he was in- at the
deed contacted with an offer to buy a painting business that
someone was selling. Nachum was interested and bought the Savings Center
business, and its former owner trained him in before moving
to the States. 4003 Seven Mile Lane
Ironically, when the Eilbergs met with Nefesh B’Nefesh to STOCK UP ON SUMMER
plan their aliyah, they had advised Nachum not to switch ca- READING
reers, because there is so much change happening as it is. How-
ever, now that Nefesh B’Nefesh sees how successful Nachum is, 20 books for $10
they have called on him to speak to new olim on how important only 50¢ a book
it is to be open to switching careers!
(when you buy 20 books)
In Baltimore, Pnina had worked as a secretary in Bais Yaa-
kov’s elementary and high schools and at the Star-K kashrus
organization. After arriving in Israel, she did legal transcription
for a company for eight years. Currently, Pnina freelances and
watches her adorable grandson.
uuu
Seven years ago, the Eilbergs left Kochav Yaakov and
moved to Nof Tzion, for practical reasons. Much of Nachum’s
painting work was in Yerushalayim, and the traffic to and from
Kochav Yaakov was becoming heavier by the day. Nof Tzion is
situated close to Talpiot, where Nachum’s suppliers are. An-
other reason for the move was that the school in Kochav Yaa-
kov only goes until sixth grade, and the twins were going to be
attending middle and high school in Yerushalayim. So, when
they heard about Nof Tzion from Pnina’s sister in Ramat Bet
Shemesh, who knew they were looking to move to Yerusha-
layim, they came on a tour and decided it would be the right
place for them.
Nof Tzion had originally been built as luxury vacation apart-
ments for Americans, but when the families got wind of the
location, and realized they would be surrounded by Arab vil-
lages, the majority of them backed out of the deal. Indeed, I
notice from the Eilbergs’ window Arabs with their traditional
head garb and long kaftans walking along the winding road be-
low the mountain of Nof Tzion, some riding on donkeys. Pnina
explains that Arabs pass through their neighborhood but do not
linger.
When I ask about the security situation, Pnina says, “We
have a very hard time when people ask us if it’s dangerous to
come here. Things happen everywhere; it doesn’t matter where
you are.” She says that during the seven years they have been
living there, bli ayin hara, there have been hardly any incidents
causing anyone injury, Although many residents in Nof Tzion
are gun owners, Nachum does not have a gun. The Eilbergs
u 410 358 8509 u 83
