The article explores the enduring question of Jewish security and the rationale for living in Israel, despite its volatile location. It argues that dispersal of Jews among nations has historically led to vulnerability and repeated persecution, while geographic concentration in a sovereign state enables collective defense. Recent attacks on Jewish individuals, such as the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, highlight the dangers faced by dispersed communities and the troubling responses from some public figures and media outlets. The piece contends that Israel's existence, even in a hostile environment, provides Jews with the means to protect themselves, countering the notion that dispersal offers greater safety.