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America vs Israel: The Debate Every Jew Needs to Hear.

DEC 6, 202574 MIN
Meaningful People

America vs Israel: The Debate Every Jew Needs to Hear.

DEC 6, 202574 MIN

Description

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rabbi Elchanan Shoff (Los Angeles, USA) and Rabbi Michal Weichbrod (Yehuda, Israel) for a rare, honest, and passionate conversation about one of the most charged topics in the Jewish world today:

Do Jews belong in America—or is it time to move to Eretz Yisrael?

Together, they dive into: 🇺🇸 The spiritual role of Jews in America 🇮🇱 The mitzvah and meaning of living in Israel 🧠 How to make decisions based on Torah, not fear 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising children, chinuch, army service, and communal responsibility 📜 What Chazal, Rishonim, and Gedolim really say about Aliyah 🔥 The tension between idealism and practical reality

This is not a political debate. It's a deep, thoughtful exploration of Hashem's ratzon, Jewish destiny, and how to live a life of purpose in today's world.

If you care about Klal Yisrael, if you've ever wondered about Aliyah, or if you just want to hear two sincere, passionate voices hash out a big question—this episode is for you.

This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors:

►Blooms Kosher

Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.

https://bloomskosher.com

______________________________________

►Banana Blast Rentals

Bringing exciting entertainment for all your occasions.

https://bananablasts.com

https://wa.link/i4qlgh

_______________________________________

► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka

https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful

_______________________________________

►Givat Hashalva

Givat Hashalvah is a new, vibrant, Torah-centered community rising in Givat Ze'ev, only 20 minutes from the heart of Yerushalayim.

https://go.lyo.group/4rAkXCN

_______________________________________

► Lalechet

We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.

https://www.lalechet.com _______________________________________

►Rothenberg Law Firm

Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!

Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation

https://shorturl.at/JFKHH

______________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp

https://www.townappliance.com

https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp

______________________________________ ► ReKindle

A new documentary exclusively on Meaningful Minute Plus

Coming Dec. 13th

https://plus.meaningfulminute.org/programs/rekindle-black-firday-teaser-website-fd8c10