Dear Matzav Editor,
I write this letter to express my perspective as a frum Jew who has chosen not to live in Eretz Yisroel, particularly in light of recent events that have brought to the forefront the unfortunate anti-chareidi sentiment among some sectors of Israeli society.
Undoubtedly, Eretz Yisroel holds tremendous spiritual significance for us all, and it is our shared dream to witness the ultimate redemption of Moshiach and the ingathering of the exiles. However, the recent displays of contempt and derogatory accusations against religious Jews by certain segments of Israeli society have been deeply disheartening and unsettling.
There are many secular and left-leaning Israelis who hate us religious Jews with such a sick vengeance. After what we’ve seen the last few days with the disgusting anti-chareidi sentiment among the secular and left in Israel, why should I subject myself to that? And be accused of being a burden, and a bloodsucker, and all that? I don’t need to be a punching bag and accused of all disgusting things. It makes me vomit. I’d rather stay in the Diaspora for now, serve Hashem to the best of my ability, and G-d willing Moshiach will come soon and I can go to Eretz Yisroel. But to go now and be treated like trash because I am a religious Jew? No, thank you.
Dear secularists and leftists, you can keep spouting your disgusting rhetoric. I’ll stay here.
No one should be subjected to vitriolic rhetoric or made to feel like a burden or outsider in their own homeland.
For those of us who have made the difficult decision to remain in the Diaspora, it is not a rejection of Eretz Yisroel. It is a choice made in the hope of safeguarding our own mental and emotional well-being while continuing to serve Hashem in the best way possible. We find solace in vibrant Jewish communities outside of Israel, where we can flourish, strengthen our faith, and contribute to society in meaningful ways.
In closing, I would like to extend my tefillah for a time when all Jews can live peacefully in Eretz Yisroel, united under the banner of our shared heritage. May the day of Moshiach’s arrival bring an end to strife and herald an era of true unity and harmony.
Sincerely,
A Yid in Golus