Sunday, July 10, 2005

Interesting. Never happen. Would make very interesting initiative though if some other benefit was the end product.

U.S. Jewish group touts Israeli citizenship for Diaspora Jews

The plan would restrict eligibility for citizenship to Diaspora Jews who show a triple commitment to Israel: financial investment, cultural investment and military training. Jews who want to become eligible for Israeli citizenship would have to invest at least $1,000 in the Israeli economy - whether by purchasing real estate, or by buying shares in Israeli companies or government bonds.

They would have to undergo basic military training in a special week-long course. According to the RAJI leaders, the training "would qualify the new citizens to bear arms on behalf of the State of Israel if a desperate need arises."

In addition, applicants would have to prove proficiency in Hebrew at a level that permits them to take an active interest in life in Israel.


When I was younger I used to think it would be cool to go on one of those Israeli army volunteer trips. Today, I couldn't even imagine doing it without some kind of similar commitment to the U.S. military.

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