On a personal level, Israel’s connection to Diaspora Jewry is very important to me. I devote many hours every week to strengthen this relationship. I’ve embarked on missions to all corners of the globe, ranging from snowy Alaska all the way to sunny Australia in the hope of bringing the hearts of those communities closer to Israel; and I’ve worked with all kinds of Jews from all over the world. I believe that a strong Israel means a strong Jewish Diaspora and vice versa, and we must therefore work hand-in-hand not only because of our common interests but simply because it is the right thing to do. However, I am not optimistic about the relationship between Israel and Diaspora….