We hope that the campaign will offer them support, too. Israeli leaders and public figures are calling on the governments of all countries where the Jewish communities have experienced a new level of antisemitic attacks, to defend their communities and to combat these demonstrations of racism by all necessary means. While we are united at times such as these, we must remember that the Jewish world is connected not only in times of crisis, and that Israel needs the support of the world Jewish community not only at these difficult moments. The ongoing, long-term internal difficulties that beset the country are equally challenges that a Jewish world with a central focus must confront together. The growing gap between the rich and poor in Israel must be addressed, for we face the risk of creating a permanent underclass who do not enjoy the fruits of our economic success.
Immense resources are necessary to integrate fully the Ethiopian Jewish community.
Proper attention must be paid to the weakening Jewish identity among many Israeli youth, if we are prevent a schism developing between the Jews who live in Israel and those who live elsewhere. Israel and the Jewish world have a shared moral responsibility to the country. It is one that we must face together, in times of tension and in times of relative peace, in word and in deed. Only through unity can we be strong against antisemitism wherever it rears its ugly head. Only together can we ensure a strong homeland that can reach out and help all its weaker citizens, while also truly serving as a spiritual focus for Jews throughout the world.