{"id":185,"date":"2012-03-12T09:24:03","date_gmt":"2012-03-12T07:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jobshuk.com\/thessler\/?p=185"},"modified":"2012-05-02T09:25:36","modified_gmt":"2012-05-02T06:25:36","slug":"israel-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobshuk.com\/thessler\/israel-can\/","title":{"rendered":"Who can compete with this? Israel can!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I just received the following e-mail solicitation from an American organization that will remain nameless:<\/p>\n

Looking for a thriving, centrally located, modern orthodox community?<\/em><\/p>\n

Spend a Shabbos at the xxxxx and experience our warmth and hospitality for yourself.<\/em>
\n \u2022 Over 180 orthodox families and growing<\/em>
\n \u2022 New Family Initiative – $25,000 interest-free loan<\/em>
\n \u2022 Free membership first year and $10,000<\/strong> savings in shul dues<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 Hebrew Elementary School – $7,500 per student discount<\/strong> over 3 years (Grades K-6)<\/em>
\n\u2022 Convenient Eruv and beautiful Mikveh<\/em>
\n \u2022 Kosher Butcher\/Takeout\/Bakery\/Pizza and more<\/em>
\n \u2022 Easy Access to major highways and train<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Having lived in Israel for close to 4 years now, I was a bit shocked at the escalation in the cost of Jewish American life! In the interest of educating those who may not yet have considered the benefits of life in Israel, here’s Israel’s counter-offer for you:<\/p>\n