BEFORE MAKING ALIYAH TO ERETZ YISRAEL [#15969]

October 19, 2021

QUESTION:

I want to listen to the Rav’s recent words that now is the time especially to make aliyah to Eretz Yisrael. I am concerned through about how my children will do in Eretz Yisrael and how the move will go for them. I was told that I should find out from those who made aliyah to Eretz Yisrael of how their children managed there after they moved. Also, I’m not sure how I will manage there financially, for a short time I think I can manage there financially but in the long-term I don’t know how I will manage there financially. However since we are very close to Mashiach’s arrival and the world is so unstable now, should I just have bitachon and move to Eretz Yisrael, or should I put it on hold for now?

ANSWER:

Firstly, before anything else, find out from your children about what their attitude is on moving to Eretz Yisrael. Find out how they feel and what they really want. This is very important to do. Secondly, before moving to Eretz Yisrael, you must research which schools are appropriate for your children. If you cannot find appropriate schools for them there, then you should not make aliyah to Eretz Yisrael.
As for your financial concerns, since it won’t be a difficulty for you in the immediate future, you don’t need to worry financially about what will be in the eventual future.