... was kept during the First Temple. (The Tabernacle Place, 2004) Jewish sources write that pilgirms sense the presence not only of the here-and-now, but also of the untold numbers of people who through commitment and hardship streamed this wall. Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger writes "since the gate of heaven is near the Western Wall, it is understandable that all Israel ... in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is where Jesus lived, died, was resurrected and after his ascension, where the Holy Spirit visited his disciples. From the earliest days of Christianity, Jereusalem has been a prime focus of pilgrimage. ...

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... were forced out and should be allowed to return to their homes, or be compensated for their old home. Both sides know there is no way Israel will allow great numbers of refugees back, so the important thing is to have a small enough number that Israel can accept but large enough for the Palestinians to claim a symbolic victory. That number could ... a sovereign state that has the rights as all independent states enjoy. In order for this to work, it will take extreme diplomatic pressure from the United States and a reasonable Israeli Prime Minister in addition to Palestinian leadership t...

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... at all times. In those areas under Israeli control, one can walk, tour, and explore without any fear. Jewish and Christian tour groups are still coming to Israel, but their numbers are down by over half because of the travel advisory. I have already written to Secretary of State Colin Powell on this issue. Second, I wanted to show solidarity with our most ... guarantee the rights of Jews, Christians, and Moslems to pray peacefully in their respective holy sites. I was honored on my trip to visit with Mayor Ehud Olmert of Jerusalem; Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Tourism and T...

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