I read these comments and to be honest I am dumbfounded. I think one could defend anti-zionist views al pi shitot of gedolim but the complete absence of reality in these comments are astounding. I live in E”Y and wouldnt live anywhere else. Though I dont mind visiting the US for simchas I only feel at home here where not everything is about the biggest car, house, nicest clothing etc. E”Y is a wonderful wonderful place like nowhere else in the world. I travel a lot and never feel comfortable wearing a kippah even in western europe. I have been to turkey many times and though I have met nice people there – I would never, never feel comfortable under muslim state – where are you guys coming from? I remember seeing in a kiosk in the airport a whole section of antisemetic literature on the protocols, nazism, etc. Get a grip here. I am never comfortable until I get back to Israel. And I know all the “yes buts” about Israel. Still it is the BEST place in the world to live, raise children, and ensure the continuance of the Jewish People, while providing a safe haven of last resort to those who havent yet made or dont plan to make (or cant make for economic reasons) the decision to live here.
People here have the shortest memories. It is terrible what is going on but guess what we lived through it (and worse) before and this too will pass. Meanwhile I live my life as normal, work, daven, learn, take kids to extracurricular activities, exercise in the park. You guys are missing out. You only go around (in this life) once.