A Lesson of Jewish History

It is important that we be reminded from time to time, the lessons of history.
This has been a difficult year for the Jewish people since October the Seventh. Jews from all over the world have been reminded of their heritage, despite the fact that many have gone far astray from their Jewish roots. Reality has hit all Jews in the face.

The safety and well being of the Jewish people has come into question with the great rise of anti-semitism. Jews must know that the safest place for them, is the Land of Israel.

We must remember that everywhere that Jews lived, despite being welcomed for a time, that particular home for the Jews, did not last long.

In every situation, Jewish life ended in one of three ways. Either it ended with assimilation, where there was rampant intermarriage that caused the number of Jews to decrease rapidly; or, the once welcome Jews, were expelled from their “comfortable” homes and had to look for a new place to live; or, they could be exterminated, as was witnessed during the Holocaust.

History has taught us that one of three outcomes always happens wherever Jews lived. It was assimilation, expulsion, or extermination. The only exception applies to Eretz Yisrael. Once the Jewish people returned in large numbers, the building of the Third Commonweath, had begun. The Jewish people would never go into exile again. They were home.

Now is as good a time as any, to wake up to this reality. There is a way to avoid the pains and unpleasantness of the exile. Simply make Aliya! It is the most sensible decision every Jew can make.