Aliyah's Century-Long Journey Culminates in Psychologist's Contribution to Israel
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Dr. Norman Goldwasser, a clinical psychologist, recently completed a century-long family aspiration for aliyah by immigrating to Israel. His grandfather's 1919 attempt was cut short by death, and his father, a Holocaust survivor, was prevented from immigrating to Palestine by British restrictions, eventually settling in the U.S. Following the October 7th attacks, Goldwasser volunteered extensively in Israel, using his trauma treatment expertise to help victims. He made aliyah this year, seeing it as fulfilling his family's legacy and contributing his skills to a nation in need.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Dr. Norman Goldwasser made aliyah, fulfilling a century-long family dream interrupted by death and war.
- His grandfather's 1919 aliyah attempt ended with his death from malaria.
- Norman's father, a Holocaust survivor, was blocked from immigrating to Mandate Palestine by British restrictions.
- Goldwasser, a psychologist, volunteered in Israel after October 7th, treating trauma victims.
- He views his aliyah as a culmination of his family's interrupted journeys and a chance to contribute.
- Shabbat Aliyah recognizes the contributions olim bring to Israel, not just their needs.
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