How to Assimilate Your Family in a New Country

As a Hebrew school providing Hebrew online lessons, our work connects us with a diverse group of people from all over the world. Many of them have moved to different countries on their own, whereas others have moved with their families.

If you’re preparing to move to a new country with your family, here are some ways you can adjust and assimilate in the new culture:

1. Learning the Language

If your new country has a different language, familiarizing yourself with it can go a long way in making you comfortable.

Consider taking classes as a family, where you all can learn to speak and write a new language according to your needs.

If you and your family can understand what is being said to you—and effectively communicate your own point of view—it’ll help you overcome any feelings of isolation.

2. Cooking the Food

Local cuisines are an essential part of any country’s culture.

Make an effort to look up the recipes for local dishes, prepare them, and discover their different flavors and tastes. If you’re not used to the eating habits of your new country, take some time to adjust.

Cooking local meals and then enjoying them together can be a great bonding activity for your family, and it’ll enable you to feel more comfortable in your new country.

Recommended Reading: 3 Israeli Dishes You Need to Cook for Your Family

3. Exploring and Observing

Remember that you can’t adapt to the culture of your new country if you don’t know much about it.

Make it a habit to participate in social activities with your family. Visit your neighbors, invite them over for a meal, and go for walks around the nearby parks. This will allow you to explore how people live in your new country.

If there are any cultural activities coming up where you live—such as festivals, celebrations, or local events—try being a part of as many as possible.

4. Practicing Flexibility

The key to assimilation is flexibility. For example, if you’re used to doing things in a certain way, you should be comfortable knowing that your way is not the only way to do them. Be open to other ways of doing things and listening to other people’s points of view.

Being flexible doesn’t mean you have to completely give up your family’s old traditions. But it does mean that if something no longer works in your new environment, you can replace it with new habits.

Moving to a new country comes with a lot of growth. Even though growth isn’t always comfortable, it’s always a rewarding experience.

Recommended Reading: 7 Things to Know Before Moving to Israel

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