As Jews across the world gather to celebrate Passover, our Seder evenings will end with a declaration that has echoed across centuries: Next year in Jerusalem. For over 2,000 years, this phrase has expressed more than hope. It has reflected a defining feature of Jewish identity — a deep, enduring connection to the Land of Israel. That bond, ancient and spiritual, now sits at the center of a growing tension facing American Jews today. At a time when antisemitism is rising at staggering levels across the United States — surfacing on college campuses, in public discourse, and across the political...