This Jubilee Year, Become a
GUARDIAN OF JERUSALEM
Strengthen Jerusalem as the Eternal, Undivided Capital of Israel
Honor Jerusalem on its 50th Year of Reunification!Choose your gift level below. Portion of proceeds support Jerusalem charities. |
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Why it’s Important to Keep Jerusalem Under Israeli Control
The eternal connection between Jerusalem and the Jewish people is unbreakable. In biblical times (11th century BCE), Jerusalem was established as the capital of Israel by King David. Ever since, there has been a formidable Jewish presence in the city whenever historically possible. The Jewish connection to Jerusalem has been overtly proclaimed throughout the centuries when Jews worldwide declare “Next year in Jerusalem”. As we mark 50 years of a reunifiied Jerusalem (1967-2017), we must support free and open access to Jerusalem for all peoples and religions, under the sovereignty of the State of Israel, and reject returning Jerusalem’s status to a divided city, such as existed between 1948 and 1967. During that time, Arabs controlled the eastern section of Jerusalem and forbade non-Muslims from access to holy sites in eastern Jerusalem, including the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. We therefore want to thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, for their strong support in maintaining Jerusalem as our unified capital city under Israeli rule. We urge both Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Barkat, as representatives of the People of Israel, to continue to do everything in their power to maintain and strengthen a united Jerusalem for the benefit of the State of Israel, the Jewish people and the entire world. As a Guardian of Jerusalem, in addition to receiving your gifts, your name will be added to the Guardian of Jerusalem Honor Scroll that will be presented to Jerusalem officials. A prayer will be recited on your behalf at the Western Wall in honor of the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. A portion of proceeds support Jerusalem charities that promote and strengthen Israeli sovereignty over the entire city of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Israel. |