Southerner makes an excellent point. Absent an existing and thriving Jewish community, there is considerable risk for a young family with children to move to an OOT location with a “field of dreams” mindset (aka “if enough of us make the move, others will follow”). . Also, make sure the community is a growing community with a solid economic base. Unless you and your wife are self-employed or are in a profession where you can work from anywhere, there is a big risk in finding that the one or two employers who will provide your parnassah are cutting back or relocating leaving you with few options. Its a big decision that can be very rewarding in the right OOT location.
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