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The Western Wall, Old City, Jerusalem

ascended and returned to their homes, the The State of Israel therefore saw it fit to use the There is an awakening of the spirit and
Torah flowed from Jerusalem, constantly pulsing same term for the Jewish People’s return to significance of Jerusalem in the hearts of
through Israel's veins, bringing wellbeing and Zion – the Land of Israel, and more specifically, many. They yearn to be reconnected to this
prosperity to its people. to describe the ascent to Jerusalem. place, reconciled with a long-lost loved one.
Just as these festive occasions are central to Jerusalem was the seat of governance that Jerusalem is quickly growing from a blip on the
radar screen to the central focus of the world’s
G-d’s eternal covenant with the Jewish people, ruled the people with wisdom and integrity – a consciousness.
so is Jerusalem – the place of G-d’s desire and legacy left by King David. In her peak during
choosing, His place of meeting. Hence the the peaceful reign of Solomon, Jerusalem was “For the L-RD has chosen Zion; He has desired
clear connection between the rediscovery of a place of Godly inspiration, a center where fair it for His dwelling place.” (Psalm 132:13).
ancient Biblical Jerusalem and the waves of and righteous judgment flowed like a healing
aliyah which followed. balm to the people, and also to all nations. So why wait? If she is the center of G-d’s
desire, that by default makes her yours too.
Even though Jerusalem is situated at a higher Therefore, it is also clear to every well-versed It’s time to come up to Jerusalem. It’s time for
altitude than most of the country, the Biblical Bible believer that in the days coming, nations your feet to walk the ancient, eternal paths and
reference to aliyah never referred only to the will also ascend to Jerusalem (Zach. 14:16, embrace the city of cities. Like you, the city
mere physical ascent; it was primarily of a Jer. 56:7 and many more). In true Biblical form, yearns to be reconciled with of all her children.
spiritual nature. The earthly Jerusalem’s spiritual the reason for this is hidden in another verse: Book your ticket, join the next group coming to
status surpasses any other place in the world Israel. She is your capital too.
and the physical city plays a pivotal part in G-d’s But of Zion it will be said, "Everyone was born
Redemption process. The Bible reiterates this in her, and the Most High Himself will establish
continuously. her." (Psalm 87:5).

Tourists from India at the Western Wall, Old City, Jerusalem

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