Why did Jews return to Israel? [Turn around]

We know that this move will be better for children and Jews. But these sacrifices cannot be ignored.

Career choice, familiar with the comfortable Canadian environment and friends. Children's old school, new language, new culture.

Our time in Israel is short and we are adapting, but many fears have been reduced. Got a job. Expressway, rich in products. Diversity of communities and schools. Immigrants can settle down quickly. My wife has made new friends. Still a four-bedroom apartment. Smaller than Canada's. The quality of life has generally improved, not decreased.

When I first said I was going back to Israel, everyone laughed at me for being crazy. I visited the rabbi Noah Weinberg in Israel during my trip.

I said I wanted to be Ai Liya.

Rabbi, I'm glad to hear that. Everyone says I'm crazy.

Of course, they all call you crazy. He said: madness is to escape from reality and the true meaning. Everyone does this. Now that you are in touch with reality, people say you are crazy.

Rabbis say Jews are always considered crazy. Jews gave pagan monotheism to protect women's position in marriage. There are also concepts such as world peace, social responsibility and education. It is the glory of reason and mental health. But for the world, from their point of view, we are crazy.

Mark Twain visited Israel in the 7th century. Said there was nothing in this place. All rational people agree, but only crazy Jews object. Today, we have a population of 6 million, skyscrapers, luxury hotels, supermarkets, Jewish Dora institutions of higher learning and schools.

I always pray for the return of exiles. It could be crazy. It can't be wrong. Even if everyone says it is impossible, it is the responsibility of the Jews to prove it is possible with the help of God.

I don't want to give the impression that it is easy to reply. Or Israel is perfect. This is a very challenging process. There are many problems to be solved. But solving these problems is the labor of love and the foundation of building Jewish homes.

Our investment elsewhere is temporary, and this is the last stop forever. One day, we will all go to Israel. Not necessarily today or tomorrow. But in the end. Only when Jews return from all corners of the world can they rebuild the temple and become the light of the world again.

Today in Israel, I believe that my decisions and actions can affect the future. This is my way of expressing myself. Reflect my God, reflect the world I pray and believe in. Believe that dreams come true. Even if it seems a little crazy.