I personally wish all Yisrael will be saved, till then, I can only Pray....MjS
An Open Letter to Diaspora Jewry
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.This Tisha B'Av, I will shed a few more tears.
While I have only made Aliyah less than a month ago, my dream of Aliyah, and all that comes along with it, has been burning in me for decades. I say this at the outset, so that you should not think I am writing this from the perspective of a three-week-old dream, but rather from a 30-year-old dream.
Tomorrow, world Jewry will collectively mourn for the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, which 
What are we doing to see to it that we accomplish that which we pray for?
were destroyed on the ninth of Av thousands of years ago. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Why, indeed, do we sit on the floor, abstain from food and drink, and cry over the loss of the Beit HaMikdash? Invariably, it turns out to be the hottest day of the year and a very unpleasant one at that. So, why do we fast?
Simply put, we do it to show the deep, cutting loss we feel, even after all these years, in not having the Temple and, worse yet, not having the ability to properly and fully serve HaShem in His home. As we read the Torah, as we gain deeper and deeper insight into His Word, we clearly see that our entire national service of the Creator is to be centered around the Beit HaMikdash. For this reason, for the loss of this structure that we all pray for, we mourn with bitter tears on Tisha B'Av every year.
As we approach that day this year, 5769, I shed a few more tears than in the past; for this year, I feel a greater sense of sadness than I have in the past 50 years. Why? Because, with the help of HaShem, my family and I were able to fulfill our lifelong dream of Aliyah this year, along with thousands of other Jews, but painfully, sadly, there are millions of other Jews who have not made that commitment and that move. And that fact pains me to the core.
We pray at least three times a day for the Shechinah (G-d's holy presence) to return to Zion; we pray every weekday for kibbutz galuyot (ingathering of the exiles); and we pray every day that peace should prevail in all of Israel.
And yet, while we say these words - and while we truly, deeply mean what we are saying - what are we doing to see to it that we accomplish that which we pray for?
I am not writing this to preach. I am not writing this to complain, and I am not writing this to jeer. I am writing these words to encourage, to propel others to action, and to try to help give more meaning to our lives religiously.
Consider for a moment that you have amazing power. Consider that you can, indeed, change the world. While that is a tall order, it is, in fact, one that can be accomplished. You can begin to do this by listening to the very words you say in the prayers that I referred to. If we truly love our fellow Jew, and if we truly believe that every Jew is responsible one for the other, then the time has come to take that belief to heart and to do something about it.
The most effective way to support Israel and the Jewish people is to come home to Israel.
As simple as that sounds, I recognize that it is also a difficult task. This task is a life-changing experience, but one that does not only change your life, but the lives of your children, grandchildren and all of the Jewish people.
Visiting, buying property, sending money are all wonderful and admirable ways to show your personal commitment to the Jewish people and the Homeland. However, there is no greater way to do that than being here and being a part of Jewish history-in-the-making.
When we first announced that we were making Aliyah, I was amazed at how many people began their sentences to me with the words, "We really want to make Aliyah, but...." That hesitation usually revolved around earning a livelihood or a lack of desire to leave a situation of comfort.
To those who say they can not make Aliyah because of their livelihood, I say this is, of course, a legitimate issue. But I react to this claim in two ways: Have you actually tried? Have you made investigations into making a living in Israel? Secondly, income should not be a reason to omit doing a mitzvah.
For those who say they can not come because they are comfortable, I would like to quote a verse in the Torah, in Devarim, that says: וַיִּשְׁמַן יְשֻׁרוּן וַיִּבְעָט - "But Yeshurun waxed fat, and kicked..." What does this verse mean? It indicates that when the Jewish people are comfortable, things go wrong and we forsake HaShem. While I acknowledge wholeheartedly that the process of making Aliyah is the antithesis of comfort (as uprooting a life is not easy!), it is the best path upon which to travel to fulfill HaShem's commandments.
So, this Tisha B'Av I am sadder than usual, since so many millions of my fellow Jews are not fortunate enough (yet) to be here with us. I feel sad that so many have not yet made the investigations into making a living in Israel. And I feel sad that many have yet to make that first phone call to check into making Aliyah.
At the same time, I am encouraged that there are many coming to Israel, and others picking up the phone to call
Let us think seriously about the opportunity we all have this year that previous generations could only dream about.
to get more information about moving here.
This year, as we sit on the floor and mourn for the lost Batei Mikdash let us think seriously about the opportunity we all have this year that previous generations could only dream about: Aliyah.
Imagine if two million Jews were to decide on Tisha B'Av (I know there are millions more out there, but I like to start slowly) that they want a hand in the rebuilding process and will look into making Aliyah. Imagine the impact in Heaven as HaShem looks down on this, the darkest of all days, and He says: 'They really do care and they really do want to come home. Maybe it is time for the Geulah after all.'
May this Tisha B'Av be the very last one that is commemorated with fasting and mournin,g and may our actions speak louder than our words. Take upon yourself to just pick up the phone, make a call and think about taking the plunge - coming home to Israel. Do your part to see to it that next year we will all be dancing on Tisha B'Av in the rebuilt Beit HaMikdash, bimhera b'yamenu, Amen.
