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Israel’s Jerusalem Sovereignty Again In Danger?


Latest update: December 12th, 2012
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And we would certainly be well advised to keep abreast of KeepJerusalem’s activities at www.keepjerusalem.org and sign up for our bus tours of the capital to learn the issues first-hand, and take part in our advocacy efforts.

This year in Jerusalem the rebuilt and united!

Chaim Silberstein is president of Keep Jerusalem-Im Eshkachech and the Jerusalem Capital Development Fund. He was formerly a senior adviser to Israel’s minister of tourism. Hillel Fendel, past senior editor at Israel National News/Arutz-7, is a veteran writer on Jerusalem affairs. Both have lived in Jerusalem and now live in Beit El.

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About the Author: Chaim Silberstein is president of Keep Jerusalem-Im Eshkachech and the Jerusalem Capital Development Fund. He was formerly a senior adviser to Israel's minister of tourism. Hillel Fendel, past senior editor at Israel National News/Arutz-7, is a veteran writer on Jerusalem affairs. Both have lived in Jerusalem and now live in Beit El.


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