How fortunate I am to live in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel! In honor of Jerusalem Day I would like to share a few brief thoughts.
In the last eighteen years I have watched how this city continues to grow physically and spiritually. I watch the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities struggle to achieve understanding and respect in all areas of life. If it wasn’t for Iran, the BDS and terrorism, their would already be peace. I recently spent one week in Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital and the respect between the Arabs and Jewish people was so special. Several times Arab workers and staff referred to me as ‘Achi’ brother. If the United Nations only knew!
I also watch how Jerusalem is struggling to unite the Jewish fractions towards a common good. It will be in this city that the Reform, Conservative and the many Orthodox work together to achieve a deeper appreciation and cooperation.
No one said it better then Israel diva Netta Barzilai, this year’s winner of the Eurovision, “Thank you so much for choosing difference, thank you so much for accepting differences between us… I love my country, next time in Jerusalem!”
Please share in the comments why you think Jerusalem is special!
Below are two Time Magazines I dug up in my Omi’s basement years ago. They are dated 1967. They tell a story of survival and triumph. I show them to my kids each year.
Focus Israel 