Raising money to return home

I insulted someone using a bad word: help me raise 700k.

Just Kidding.

Shalom! I’m Serach, a Jewish convert and single mom to my 18-month-old son, ready to make Aliyah and return to Israel by summer’s end. For seven years, I lived in Israel—volunteering in Ramla, studying at Machon Ora, and embracing Torah despite bureaucracy and isolation. My heart’s in Jerusalem, where I dream of raising my son with community and freedom.

Here we’re isolated—no public transport, few Jewish resources, and tight finances make it tough to give my son the Jewish life he deserves. Once, in frustration, I said something I regret, but through teshuvah, I’m more determined than ever to make Aliyah and start fresh. With G-d’s help, this GoFundMe is our path home.

I’m raising $24,200 to cover three months in Jerusalem: flights ($2,500), housing setup and rent ($6,500), childcare ($3,000), food, and healthcare. I’m hitting the ground running—applying for work-from-home jobs, working on personal projects, and fundraising to build our independence. Your support will launch us toward a stable, Jewish future.

Aliyah is a mitzvah, a homecoming, and a legacy for my son. As a convert, I’ve faced mockery and hurdles in America and Israel, but my faith in Hashem keeps me strong. Will you help us? A gift of $10, $25, or $50 is a chesed that brings us closer to Eretz Yisrael. Please share this with friends, synagogues, WhatsApp groups, or on social media to spread the word.

With your support, we’ll be in Israel by summer, living our Torah-true dream. Todah rabah for joining our journey!

The amount generated by AI covers three months of expenses.

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