Dr. Sam Minskoff, a member of the Aliyah Team at Arutz Sheva , talks about the confusion between running away and running to safety; escaping and escaping to safety and freedom namely, aliyah (immigration to Israel - ed). It seems that generations of persecutions, abuse, etc., results in a certain severe fear of change. This warps the Diaspora Jews’ perception to the extent of falling into grave danger. In so doing, the subject of aliyah becomes a highly sensitive and offensive issue to those assimilating Jews. Related articles: Kindling the Temple Menorah The repetitious offerings of Parashat Naso: The secret of Kavana An occasion to celebrate: Another year of Jewish Jerusalem Flags of Israel, flags for Jerusalem Who remembers the judicial reform? Israel's new relationship with the land Life lessons on the meaning of a truly righteous person Lag Ba'Omer, & Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai How does AML legislation affect international investors? Anticipating the redemption and the secret of hope
