SIGN of the TIMES:Rabbis on Their Way Home to Zion

Two American rabbis featured on Israel National Radio’s Aliyah Revolution show spoke about the future of American Jewry-in Israel. Rabbi Avi Weiss, of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, says the question of his having not yet made Aliyah (immigrated to Israel) is one he asks himself every day. “I only feel very alive in the Land of Israel. I don’t feel that alive-in a Jewish and emotional sense-in the exile.”“The only place where we can fully express the mission of the Nation of Israel is the Land of Israel. For me, Israel is not only important as the place that guarantees political refuge, not only as the place where more mitzvot can be performed, not only the place that, given the high rate of assimilation and intermarriage in the exile, can guarantee continuity-it is much deeper than that. The Land of Israel is the only place where we have the potential to carry out our responsibility as the chosen people. In the exile we are not in control of our destiny. It is only in the Jewish state that we have the potential to be a beacon of light to the larger world.” There is a need for American-style rabbis in Israel,” Rabbi Shandalov says.“I could have chosen to stay here until we retire, but I really want to help our fellow Jews in Israel. I hope I have what to give.” “Over the last 7 years, I have had the merit to be in Israel 15 times. During those trips, I have been able to make connections and network in a way that would allow me to find a position that would allow me to give. I don’t have a job lined up, but I have faith that if we put ourselves out there, it will work out.”

Message to American Jews:

“My message is as follows,” the rabbi says. “We are extremely comfortable and safe in the US. Yes, comfort is important and financial security is also important – but just as we listen to HaShem to blow the shofar and build a sukkah, we must listen and move to Israel.”

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PS:More and more ALliyah on the way....!Praise God...!Signs are here....!

As in the days of Noah...