Aliyah Taxes, Strong Jewish Girls & Why I Talk to Myself

In Episode 222 of The Weekly Squeeze, I’m coming at you from cold, rainy, gorgeous Israel where rain is a bracha, my son won’t stop yelling “Mommy, come see the blessing!”, and Gaza’s tent cities are getting the flood they prayed for. I break down Israel’s brand-new 2026 tax changes for olim, explain what stays the same, what gets complicated, and why you need Olim Advisors before you book your ticket. Then I dive into one of my favorite topics: strong Jewish women  the ones who sacrificed everything and the ones who built empires between carpools. I’m joined by Melanie Goldberg Silver, author of Strong Jewish Girls from Gefen Publishing, and we unpack how she chose 50 powerhouse Jewish women, why their stories matter more than ever, and how this book became a five-and-a-half-year labor of love. We talk Miriam, Hannah Szenes, Golda Meir, Gracia Mendes Nasi, Asenath Barzani, Ofra Haza, Shifra and Puah, Devorah Rom, and yes  why Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson absolutely belongs in Volume Two. Then, in true Weekly Squeeze fashion, I pivot straight into premium nonsense:  • Octopuses have REM sleep and dream like caffeinated neurotic Jews  • Americans are putting olive oil in their coffee and instantly regretting it • Studies say talking to yourself means you’re a genius so I’m a genius • Mayor Eric Adams visits Israel, Trump sprays cologne on world leaders, and Hamas is still being Hamas I wrap up with a reminder to follow all my pages, subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and if you’re thinking about Aliyah call Olim Advisors and tell them I sent you. ⚡ Get Melanie’s book here: Bedtime Stories for Strong Jewish Girls https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Stories-Strong-Heroines-Changed/dp/9657801699 MAKE ALIYAH WITH OLIM ADVISORS! Thinking about Aliyah? Don’t go it alone. Olim Advisors helps you every step of the way, finding your community, your home, your school, and yes, your sanity when the paperwork gets wild. They make the dream doable. Start your journey home: https://www.olimadvisors.com Email:chanalesings@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram My Beautiful Land of Israel:  https://www.instagram.com/mybeautifullandofisrael ME24 / MiddleEast24:  https://www.instagram.com/middleast24/ Loved the episode? Wanna share your thoughts? Send me a message here! Support the show