Hillel Fuld shared a 66-minute video debate with Jake Turx, the White House correspondent for Mishpacha magazine, titled “Aliyah or America: What’s the Right Choice for Jews?” covering Aliyah to Israel versus staying in the US.

The discussion grew from Turx’s recent proposals for Israel to build tailored communities for American Chareidim to ease mass Aliyah, sparking debate on lifestyle accommodations, religious concerns like children going “off the derech,” and Israel’s capacity.

Both participants maintain mutual respect despite heated exchanges, with Fuld advocating strong Zionist values for Aliyah while Turx highlights practical barriers for Chareidi families, marking the first of planned conversations.

BAM!

Here it is! The long-awaited debate with @JakeTurx about Aliyah.

It definitely got heated but with mutual love and respect.

We covered a lot and it’s only the first of multiple conversations.

Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/18aX1REqES

— Hillel Fuld (@HilzFuld) September 1, 2026

Kol Hakavod to both Hillel and Jake for beginning this conversation and being able to properly listen to both sides of the aisle.