"In 2009, I flew to Israel for a 10 month Masa program. 12 years later, I'm still here.

Before I left, my mom said she had only one rule for me, 'just don't fall in love.' 

To this day I don't know if she was referring to falling in love with Israel or a boy. Either way, I did both. It's the only rule I ever broke."

Maya Liss Grogin made Aliyah, drafted as a lone soldier, and then worked at Nefesh B'Nefesh-FIDF Lone Soldiers assisting other lone soldiers and as a Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Advisor to others making Aliyah.

Maya lives her best #NegevLife with her husband and two adorable kids. 

Happy #Aliyahversary, Maya!