- Strengthening the Jewish Homeland — Contributing to Israel’s Growth
Narrative:
From the early pioneers draining the swamps to modern entrepreneurs launching startups, every Jew who comes to Israel plays a role in building the country. When an oleh arrives, they are not merely moving to a new place; they are becoming active participants in shaping the future of the Jewish people. Israel is not just a refuge but a dynamic nation that thrives on the contributions of its citizens. The prophets envisioned a land rebuilt, with vineyards replanted and cities restored—today’s olim are fulfilling that vision.
Biblical Source:
“And I will turn the captivity of My people Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens and eat the fruit of them” (Amos 9:14).
וְשַׁבְתִּי אֶת-שְׁבוּת עַמִּי יִשְׂרָאֵל, וּבָנוּ עָרִים נְשַׁמּוֹת וְיָשָׁבוּ; וְנָטְעוּ כְרָמִים וְשָׁתוּ אֶת-יֵינָם, וְעָשׂוּ גַנּוֹת וְאָכְלוּ אֶת-פְּרִיהֶם.» (עמוס ט:יד
Talmudic Source:
“One who walks four cubits in the Land of Israel is assured a place in the World to Come” (Ketubot 111a).
(כׇּל הַמְהַלֵּךְ אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת בְּאֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל מֻבְטָח לוֹ שֶׁהוּא בֶּן הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא.» (כתובות קיא”
- Being Part of Jewish History—Living the Fulfillment of the Zionist Dream
Narrative:
For 2,000 years, Jews longed for Zion, mentioning Jerusalem in their daily prayers and breaking a glass at weddings to remember its destruction. Generations of Jews only dreamed of what today is a reality—the ability to live freely in the Jewish homeland. Moving to Israel is not just about personal fulfillment; it is about becoming a link in the unbroken chain of Jewish destiny. The dream of Herzl, Ben-Gurion and millions of Jews throughout history is alive in every oleh who steps off the plane.
Biblical Source:
“And the Lord your God will bring you into the land which your fathers possessed, and you shall possess it; and He will do you good and multiply you above your fathers” (Deuteronomy 30:5).
(וֶהֱבִיאֲךָ ה› אֱלֹהֶיךָ אֶל-הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר-יָרְשׁוּ אֲבֹתֶיךָ, וִירִשְׁתָּהּ; וְהֵיטִבְךָ, וְהִרְבְּךָ מֵאֲבֹתֶיךָ.» (דברים ל:ה”
Talmudic Source:
“Three things are acquired through suffering: Torah, the Land of Israel, and the World to Come” (Berachot 5a).
(שְׁלֹשָׁה דְּבָרִים נִקְנִין בְּיִסּוּרִין: תּוֹרָה, וְאֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְהָעוֹלָם הַבָּא.» (ברכות ה.”
Rabbi Paul Bloom lives in Jerusalem with his wife Ettie. Paul is President of the Israel Inspiration Initiative and is on the Board of the New York / Israel Chamber of Commerce. He is the CEO of PDB Futurecom International and is a retired CTO of IBM Research’s Communication Sector.
