Is it Safe to Come to Israel?

Dear Rabbi Brody - we are big fans of yours here in Baltimore. We moved here about 5 years ago from a small community down south so our kids could grow up in a larger frum community and thank G-d its been great for that. Our oldest daughter just finished Bais Yaakov High School and is planning to go to Seminary in Yerushalaim this fall. Here's our question. We are very concerned about an upcoming war with Iran & assoc and while we try to have Emuna we're honestly very concerned. We would appreciate your advice. Regards, Concerned Parents

Dear Concerned Parents,

By all means, send your daughter to Jerusalem - it will be wonderful for her here. All of Israel is safe, but the safest places are the centers of Torah and Jewish observance such as Jerusalem, Bnai Brak, Ashdod, Beitar, Gush Etzion, Kiryat Sefer, and Ramat Bet Shemesh. I wouldn't recommend Tel Aviv. In fact, I urge you to start thinking about aliya. May you have much joy from all your children. Blessings always, LB