Category Archives: Europe

My immigration narrative

April 24, 2014 vikihazkour

In the 1990s almost every Jew that lived in a Middle Eastern Arab country decided it would be better and more suitable to leave their place and go elsewhere. This crowd of migrators in our community are called “boats”, not because they left on boats but because they left in such a rushed and hurried … Continue Reading ››

Europe, Immigration Narrative

Il Passato

March 11, 2014 Allegra DePasquale

It’s hard for me to imagine having to choose between love and family. If I could marry the person I love, but my family would disown me, would I do it? It’s possible that it wouldn’t work out, and then what? Luckily, this question is one that few of us have to face today, thanks … Continue Reading ››

Europe, Immigration Narrative

Men of the Green Isle

March 4, 2014 lukescales

The Irish are a proud people, who for the majority scorn British rule over the Northern areas. Controversial British rule over the Northern region of the island gave birth to the Irish Republican Army, or IRA for short. The IRA is and was a group of Irishmen who strongly believe that the whole of Ireland … Continue Reading ››

Europe, Immigration Narrative

A Lasting Experience

February 24, 2014 vmanna

Being raised in a family where immigration is the foundation has proved to have a profound effect on the person I am today. My father, along with both sets of my grandparents, is an Italian immigrant, and their experience in creating a better life has left a lasting impression on my family. As an Italian … Continue Reading ››