Jews from around the world have offered a simple prayer: "Next Year in Jerusalem." And throughout the Jewish peoples long exile from the land of Israel. through the Holocaust. pogroms. and countless expulsions the "City Upon a Hill" served as the focal point of their aspiration to rebuild Israel. In addition to Israels undisputable historical and biblical claim to Jerusalem. upon regaining control over East Jerusalem in 1967. Israel has restored the holy city as a place open to all for worship. Memories may be short. but it is important to remember that while Jordan occupied East Jerusalem19481967Jews were expelled and many Christians. feeling persecuted. emigrated. During this period. proper respect was not given to the spiritual importance of the city. A highway was even built on ancient burial grounds and religious sites desecrated.
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