Why do we continue to live in the New York's, the Los Angeles', The Miami's, etc. of America? Why don't we prefer to live in a place where housing is affordable for our community? Look at Lakewood. It once was an affordable place, but now most people moving there are moving to "the outskirts" of Lakewood because very few people can afford to live in Lakewood. Why can't we figure this out? Aren't there enough rich people to help support the masses?! It doesn't make sense to me, but I will continue to try and find something better. I need to do it for myself and for my family.
Where and with who? What will be the necessary things that I would want for a community? Who will I want to live with or near? I haven't figured it out but I will.
I don't want to live in a house attached on both sides. I don't want to live in an apartment or condo. I want to live in a house with a driveway and a bedroom for each child and a garage and a yard for the children to play in. There are communities like this all over America. So why do I have to live in a place with a 4' x 4' yard (if I'm lucky)? Why do I need to live with upstairs or downstairs neighbors? I don't and you don't either. It's just a matter of finding that place and going. Jobs are everywhere. The income that I'll (you'll) lose in a move out of a big city, you will more than gain in affordable housing, a healthier lifestyle, a friendlier environment for your family, & a happy home.
Unfortunately, it's impossible for a religious Jew to do a move like that by him or herself. We need community. We need a school. We need a Shul. We need Kosher food. This has to be a group effort. My hand is already raised. Are you at least thinking of raising yours?
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