ACCEDER Hebrew Free Loan
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By Nicole Grouman
Raquel sits by her desk in the Human Resources sector of Jabad offices in Once, Buenos Aires. Her job consists of finding other people employment. She mentions she doesn’t like it when people are discriminated because of her age, especially since she could be retired and still goes contentedly to work.
With the same positive energy she uses to go to work everyday, she approached Acceder two years ago to make her dream of traveling to Israel, once again true. I’m a widow, I have three children and six grandchildren. My oldest grandson just graduated as a lawyer, she says with pride in her eyes.
When I was young I was always studying. I got married at 20 and was with my husband during 46 years, we had 3 children. Then I devoted myself to work, I’m very happy here. This is practically my second home. We contact those who need an employee with those who are looking for a job. The most gratifying part of my job is finding people work. I start at 11 and leave at 5. I’ve been working here for eleven years.
She mentions that her economic situation isn’t simple. I have a retirement fund and a pension from my late husband. My medical insurance and the taxes have increased. I hope, I’ll be able to afford them, she says with a concerned expression on her face.
I had the opportunity to travel to Israel with my best friend who was invited by her niece. She called me crying and said she was afraid to travel alone and asked me to accompany her. I knew her niece since she was born.
It was a very beautiful experience, we traveled in 1976, no in 2006, she says as she smiles at her error. Then she explains she was stopped in time. I traveled with my friend to see her niece in Carmiel and also my cousin. When I close my eyes and remember the trip, Jerusalem is the first vision that comes to mind, she says as her emotions surface in her eyes in two drops of tears.
It wasn’t the first time for me in Israel, I went in 1975 and 2002. The city looked very beautiful and changed in comparison with the other times I visited. The place looked cleaner and the essence was even more stunning. I enjoyed every part of my trip, as you can somehow see the images flipping back in her head.
I found out about Acceder after I told my friends about my situation and they recommended it to me. They were very polite to me. First, they explained the requirements and I had them, so here I am. I’m very grateful, it was a dream I never thought I could fulfill.
People in the community have all types of difficulties, I’ve been told of many painful situations. I feel very sad, I don’t understand how come I can still work and other people are discriminated. Maybe someone who is 45 or more has more experience than someone who is 30. It hurts me to tell people they can’t go to the interview because they need to be 20 years less. I’ve had many disputes over this, she says with a frustrated frown as she pulls back her gray shinny hair.
I don’t know what is in store for me, but I still make plans because that’s the way I am. I would like to travel again. I don’t dream of unrealistic things, like I did when I was young. I would love to be a great grandmother and share the birth of another baby.
When she talks gives her view on the situation of the community in Argentina, she says people live in very different situation. I would try to help those that are going through a difficult situation and tell them to move on. The best ingredient in life is being positive and fighting back. If you sit back and cry with your arms folded you aren’t going to get anywhere.
Raquel sits by her desk in the Human Resources sector of Jabad offices in Once, Buenos Aires. Her job consists of finding other people employment. She mentions she doesn’t like it when people are discriminated because of her age, especially since she could be retired and still goes contentedly to work.
With the same positive energy she uses to go to work everyday, she approached Acceder two years ago to make her dream of traveling to Israel, once again true. I’m a widow, I have three children and six grandchildren. My oldest grandson just graduated as a lawyer, she says with pride in her eyes.
When I was young I was always studying. I got married at 20 and was with my husband during 46 years, we had 3 children. Then I devoted myself to work, I’m very happy here. This is practically my second home. We contact those who need an employee with those who are looking for a job. The most gratifying part of my job is finding people work. I start at 11 and leave at 5. I’ve been working here for eleven years.
She mentions that her economic situation isn’t simple. I have a retirement fund and a pension from my late husband. My medical insurance and the taxes have increased. I hope, I’ll be able to afford them, she says with a concerned expression on her face.
I had the opportunity to travel to Israel with my best friend who was invited by her niece. She called me crying and said she was afraid to travel alone and asked me to accompany her. I knew her niece since she was born.
It was a very beautiful experience, we traveled in 1976, no in 2006, she says as she smiles at her error. Then she explains she was stopped in time. I traveled with my friend to see her niece in Carmiel and also my cousin. When I close my eyes and remember the trip, Jerusalem is the first vision that comes to mind, she says as her emotions surface in her eyes in two drops of tears.
It wasn’t the first time for me in Israel, I went in 1975 and 2002. The city looked very beautiful and changed in comparison with the other times I visited. The place looked cleaner and the essence was even more stunning. I enjoyed every part of my trip, as you can somehow see the images flipping back in her head.
I found out about Acceder after I told my friends about my situation and they recommended it to me. They were very polite to me. First, they explained the requirements and I had them, so here I am. I’m very grateful, it was a dream I never thought I could fulfill.
People in the community have all types of difficulties, I’ve been told of many painful situations. I feel very sad, I don’t understand how come I can still work and other people are discriminated. Maybe someone who is 45 or more has more experience than someone who is 30. It hurts me to tell people they can’t go to the interview because they need to be 20 years less. I’ve had many disputes over this, she says with a frustrated frown as she pulls back her gray shinny hair.
I don’t know what is in store for me, but I still make plans because that’s the way I am. I would like to travel again. I don’t dream of unrealistic things, like I did when I was young. I would love to be a great grandmother and share the birth of another baby.
When she talks gives her view on the situation of the community in Argentina, she says people live in very different situation. I would try to help those that are going through a difficult situation and tell them to move on. The best ingredient in life is being positive and fighting back. If you sit back and cry with your arms folded you aren’t going to get anywhere.
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