Approximately 7,000 people have gone to Israel with us since we started. Next year, we hope to have about 12 flights. We're excited that there's a trend at work here.

It's an enduring dream of Jews all over the world to reconnect with Israel. It's their physical and spiritual home. We lower the hurdles for people who have the dream.

I hope that people like us next year like they liked us last year.

It makes for a good starting point. That said, we also hope it would be a springboard for people to eventually write their own original stories.

The next year, we had gone through all that and understood how to approach game after game. We had to focus on that game. We know what it takes to win — hard work and dedication. Hopefully, we can keep it rolling. We are the (SEC) champions until somebody knocks us off.

For the individuals who are participating, the families, the children, the goldfish, it's a very exciting thing. On the other hand, for the state of Israel as a nation, this is an amazing phenomenon. People are beating down the doors to try to get in the United States and Canada. Here, you have the most phenomenal voluntary exit of thousands of American citizens. ... For the state of Israel, it's like getting a shot of enthusiasm and excitement with the arrival of every plane.