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Inspired by her experience making Aliyah to Israel, Laura began writing and never stopped. She is the author of the book, MOVING UP: An Aliyah Journal, a memoir of her move to Israel. She has spoken about Israel and Aliyah all over the United States and Israel. Formerly the head of social media at Nefesh B'Nefesh, Laura recently started her own business, LBD Creative.

Read some of her articles at her Times of Israel blog.
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	Moving Up: An Aliyah Journal 3.92 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1)

by Cassandra Calin

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The Memory Library

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The Library of Lost Love

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