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To move or not to move

I have the opportunity to move to a town without a Jewish community for a relatively affordable price. My kids would continue to go to public school and I would attend the modern orthodox shul or chabad (10x smaller than the modern community) close by. However…..here’s the but.

BUT I want my kids to grow up in a community with local day schools or a yeshiva they can attend.

The closest community is surrounded by a terrible, crime ridden area and moving to a place overseas or like NY isn’t practical because of work.

Do I buy a relatively small, yet affordable condo in a religious community or live far outside in a better town that’s limited in yiddishkeit and jewish education?

Also, I’m afraid the frum community won’t truly accept a divorcee with small kids. So there’s that.

I want the best for my kids and I see that they’re terribly lacking with their identity, a connection, and the sense of belonging to their people.

What advice would you give me as a friend, daughter, sister, etc?

Thanks!

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