January
2006
"Even those
in power piously say they pray for Jerusalem yet refuse to think about
it realistically."
- Rabbi Dow Marmur, on the division of Jerusalem
In this issue:
Don’t Look, and Don’t Ask!
“Common sense and fairness seem to have drained out of the debate
about Palestine/Israel.”
- by Glenn Edward Witmer, Page 1
Standing Together, For Peace
“We watched, not wanting to be the first to stand. No one moved.
Suddenly, the audience exploded into wild applause.”
- by Glenn Edward Witmer, Page 2
Thinking About (Not Just Praying for) Jerusalem
If all eligible Arabs voted, Israel’s “eternal and undivided
capital” could be ruled by them.
- by Dow Marmur, page 3
A Blot on Israeli Democracy
The call [is] to eject Israeli Arabs from the realm of Israeli sovereignty.
- by Arik Carmon, page 4
Construction Approved for 100s of Settlement Homes
- page 5
West Bank, Gaza Strip May Split into Two Entities
- Gideon Alon, Ha’aretz Correspondent, page 5
Biblical Priest’s Robe Ready for Use in Temple
- page 6
God’s Mail Delivered to Western Wall
“This place is the holiest place for the Jews, and it is the first
gate for prayers.”
- page 6
Churches Owe Jerusalem Millions in Property Taxes
- page 6
“I’d Rather Be Herod’s Pig Than Herod’s Son”
A murderous ruler invades the story of the Prince of Peace.
An excerpt from the January issue of The Word on the Street
- page 7
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Have you subscribed yet [free!] to the new Nazareth Village electronic
magazine, The
Word on the Street? Articles in the December issue include:
Light of the World
The Gift of an ‘Eternal Flame’
Women Out of Time, Out of Place!
Joseph was ready to divorce her to avoid halachic legal problems and
family embarrassment.
No Space for Them in the Room
Not a wooden stable, not a house as we know it—but a cave!
The website version
is accompanied by photo illustrations - be sure to see the beautiful sculpture
of the Archangel Gabriel with Mary.
or write to the editor at: office@mennojerusalem.org
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