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Jerusalem
The capital of Israel, Jerusalem is situated in the Judean Mountains between the northern edge of the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a holy city to the three major religions –Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The city has a population of 780,200 as of 2009.
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Why isn't Jerusalem part of Israel?
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It is understandable that Israel, being of holy significance to 3 major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and being one of the most fought-over and conquered pieces of land in the history of mankind, will spark a monsoon of debate, as to who owns what. But, the fact remains that the capital of Israel was proclaimed by the Israeli government in 1950 and this capital is Jerusalem. The issue is that in 1950, Israel did not have sovereignty over East Jerusalem because it was occupied by the Jordanian military as a result of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.
The issue that a lot of international groups have with the Israeli Declaration that Jerusalem is its capital is that the city defined by the Israelis as Jerusalem contains both de jure Israeli territory (West Jerusalem) and the de jure non-Israeli territory (East Jerusalem) which is owed, theoretically, to a Palestinian State under the current interpretation of UN Security Council Resolution 242. UNSC Resolution 478 crystallized the international stance on this issue. If Israel, like East Germany, claimed that half of a city was its operating capital (i.e. West Jerusalem - but East Berlin in the German case), many international observers would have fewer objections to recognizing it as the capital of Israel. However, as the official Israeli capital contains territory that is not technically Israeli, many organizations and countries prefer to treat Tel Aviv, a city that is unequivocally Israeli and the site of David Ben Gurion's Declaration of Independence, as the working capital. Therefore, all embassies in Israel are in Tel Aviv.
What was it like in first century Jerusalem?
Busy and still part of the Roman Empire. Rome had appointed Pontius Pilot as governor of the area called Palestine, of which Jerusalem was the center of activity. As was normal in Roman conquered lands, many non Romans were free to practice their own religions and conduct other internal affairs. As long as taxes were collected & paid to Rome & the peoples did not disrupt the power structure that Rome created, Rome did not vigorously interfere. In the case of Palestine, Rome had a local monarch such as King Herod, handle other affairs that did not conflict with Roman policy.
Why is Jerusalem an important pilgrimage site for jews?
Jerusalem is the the center of Judaism. It is important to Jews because it was the site of the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22) and was later the seat of the Davidic Kings, when King David, Israel's greatest king, founded the dynasty that ruled Judah for much of its history, making Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel during his reign and that of his son, King Solomon. Most importantly, it was the location of the First and Second Temples, where offerings were made to God and where His presence dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was manifested in a number of miracles (Mishna, Avos ch.5).
Jerusalem is called the holy city by the prophets (Isaiah 52:1). It was where Jews would go three times a year to celebrate the holiest festivals. Even after the destruction of the Temple, the Temple Mount and adjacent Western ("Wailing") Wall is the holiest site in Judaism.
It is hoped and prophesied (Ezekiel ch.40-44) that one day a third temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem and that the Messiah will come to it.
Answer:As a result of the historical relationship between the Jewish people and Jerusalem, it was seen as an intrinsically holy city and a place where the Shechinah (God's presence) rested. Jerusalem has become representative of the connection with the Divine. In addition, Jerusalem is seen as the source of Divine Law, as demonstrated in many Jewish prayers: "Ki miTziyon tetze Torah udvar Hashem maYerushalayim - From Zion comes the Torah and the Word of God from Jerusalem"; Isaiah 2:3. (NOTE: Zion is another name for Jerusalem.) Jerusalem is also representative of the Redemption of the Jewish people from their physical and spiritual Exile, because this exile causes the melancholy that the Jewish people experience by being apart from the Shechinah. The Redemption, which Jews believe will be brought by the Messiah, will result in the Jewish people and the Shechinah returning most visibly to Jerusalem.Answer
According to ancient Hebrew tradition, Jerusalem is the site where God took the very earth from which Adam, the first man, was formed. Read Genesis carefully; Adam was not created in the garden of Eden; he was TAKEN there. Jerusalem, because it is the first place on Earth where the spirit of God dwelt, is considered sacred, and a direct link to God.
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Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion and Jerusalem has been its only holy site for 3000 years, ever since King Solomon built the original Jewish Temple there. The temple was destroyed by invading Babylonians and rebuilt at the same site (known as the Temple Mount) about 2500 years ago. It was then destroyed again when the Romans conquered Judea about 2000 yrs ago, killing a million Jews, expelling another million and enslaving the remaining million. All Jews who value their heritage feel ties to the holy land, where so many of their people struggled for the freedom to practice Judaism. At the same time, Jews believe that all people, Muslims, Jews, Christians, and everyone else should be welcome there, regardless of faith.
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Jerusalem is the eternal Jewish city, and a symbol of a future time of peace. Jerusalem is also the focal point of prayer of the Jews. When they pray, wherever they are on the surface of the earth, they face towards Jerusalem (Talmud, Berakhot 30a), with love and longing.
The sentiment is aptly expressed in Psalm 137:
"By the waters of Babylon, there we sat and wept as we remembered Zion....". It continues to say: "If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its wisdom."
For thousands of years we remembered our exile and prayed for its end. Now at least we can do so from "up close."
Will all nations turn against Israel?
no.
No? All nations are already turning against Israel. The United States is now joining those nations.
See these two articles:
http://townhall.com/columnists/DianaWest/2010/03/25/a_sudden_turn_against_israel
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7076431.ece
If you are curious to see what the Bible has to say on this subject, read the last few chapters of Zechariah.
Please note that the question requires a prophecy. Anyone answering it is speculating and cannot hold it to be true until it happens - unless they have a crystal ball.
Why should Jerusalem be partitioned?
What is now the modern state of Israel occupies over seventy per cent of what had previously been regarded as Palestine, and includes almost all the rich coastal areas. Both the Israelis and Palestinians have strong religious, emotional and territorial ties to the city of Jerusalem. One of the most important reasons for partitioning Jerusalem on the basis of the United Nations Green Line, is that without this there can never be a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine. The only other option that could conceivably achieve long-term peace in the Middle East is a unitary state for Jews and Palestinians on an equal basis. So, unless Israel wishes to endure centuries of hatred and fighting, it eventually has no option other than to concede East Jerusalem to the proposed state of Palestine.
What were the 3 ships that sailed to Jerusalem?
The question as posed describes an impossibility. Jerusalem is an inland city with no access to any rivers or moving bodies of water. (Jerusalem's water comes primarily from underground aquifers and pipes.) As a result, no ships can sail into or out of Jerusalem.
Why is Jerusalem called kivyat melech rav?
I think you mean Kiryat melech rav which means "Town of a great king". I have never heard Jerusalem called this.
What year did King Nebuchadnezzar II conquer Jerusalem?
Jerusalem fell to this Babylonian king in the year 586 BC.
Who were the people that destroyed the holy temple of Jerusalem?
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
The temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice. The first time it was destroyed by the Babylonians and the second time by the Romans.
Why was Jerusalem attacked so many times?
Because of the religious views of people within the country.
How did Israel declare Jerusalem to be its capital?
Like most countries, Israel used a legislative declaration to choose its capital. West Jerusalem was established as the national capital in 1950, which was the earliest practicable point, given that Jerusalem was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-9. In 1980, the Jerusalem Law made the entire unified city of Jerusalem the Israeli capital and set out the municipal boundaries of the united city.
How long does it take to drive from Jerusalem to the Ben-Gurion Airport?
Discounting the traffic jams you might bump into within Jerusalem itself, it's about a 40-minute drive from the Western exit of Jerusalem to the Ben-Gurion International Airport.
