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Dr. Daniel Gordis is Senior Vice President of the Shalem Center, where he is also a senior fellow. The author of numerous books on Jewish thought and currents in Israel...
The Jewish State must end, say its enemies, from intellectuals like Tony Judt to hate-filled demagogues like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Even average Israelis are wondering if they wouldn't be better off somewhere else. 

Dear Rabbi Daniel (and thank you to Rabbi Wolpe),
Firstly, todah for the incredibly insightful, moving, and inspiring words…
so my question is this: tachlis: why not send a letter to every mid – to – large shul in N.America, promoting your idea of purchasing an apartment in Israel for the members of the shul. Include some practical suggestions of how to go about it. Turn this into a real project.
I am certain that in every Jewish community, are a number of Jews (present company excluded – I am a simple Jewish studies teacher) well versed in the business of foreign real estate. This is a fantastic idea. All it takes is a Nachshon to take the first step into the water…