Immigration in Israel

Immigration has been a very relevant topic in recent political debates in the United States, with some Presidential nominees making that subject a key platform issue for their campaign. However, the United States isn't the only nation with a lot of immigration talk and disagreement on how to handle the influx of new people who are coming into our borders. The nation of Israel also has many immigrants, mostly from the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, most of the women who make Israel their home cannot find a job. Less than 20% of very educated individuals are ever able to work in the profession they have been trained in, and the really desperate end up stacking shelves the rest of their career. In an article I read on this subject, one person commented that, "...the mentality of veteran Israelis means that the new immigrants are not always accepted into society."

It's true that Jerusalem is no New York City, where just about every culture imaginable is represented, and that's exactly what people expect when they go there. And yes, the States are definitely larger and have a wider reputation for being a "melting pot" of different cultures and races. However, it would still be nice if foreigners could at least feel welcome in the land that they move to, whether it be here or abroad.

To read the whole story on the subject of immigration in Israel, go to:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1189411431438&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull