HIGHLANDS, NJ – On Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, Sixth District Congressional
candidate, Anna Little, reaffirmed her belief that Jerusalem should remain the united capital
of the State of Israel.
candidate, Anna Little, reaffirmed her belief that Jerusalem should remain the united capital
of the State of Israel.
Today, Sunday, May 20, marks Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, on the Jewish
calendar.
calendar.
The holiday commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. Israelis and Jews around
the world celebrate the holiday with special prayers of thanks to God, educational programs
about Jerusalem, and other festivities.
the world celebrate the holiday with special prayers of thanks to God, educational programs
about Jerusalem, and other festivities.
Between 1948 and 1967, Jews were prohibited from visiting Jewish holy sites in the eastern
part of the city. This includes the Western Wall, a remnant of the wall that surrounded the
Holy Temple, the holiest Jewish site in the world, destroyed by the Romans in the year 70.
After Israel regained control of all of Jerusalem, open access to the holy sites of Jerusalem
was guaranteed to everyone, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.
part of the city. This includes the Western Wall, a remnant of the wall that surrounded the
Holy Temple, the holiest Jewish site in the world, destroyed by the Romans in the year 70.
After Israel regained control of all of Jerusalem, open access to the holy sites of Jerusalem
was guaranteed to everyone, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.
Anna Little joins Israelis and Jews in saying that, “Jerusalem should never again be divided.
It should remain, as it historically has always been, the undivided capital of the free and
democratic State of Israel.” Little also called on the Obama Administration to move the
United States Embassy to Israel, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as repeatedly called for by
laws passed by both houses of Congress.
It should remain, as it historically has always been, the undivided capital of the free and
democratic State of Israel.” Little also called on the Obama Administration to move the
United States Embassy to Israel, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as repeatedly called for by
laws passed by both houses of Congress.
For more information about Anna Little for Congress, or to volunteer, visit
www.annalittleforcongress.com or call 732-658-5461.
www.annalittleforcongress.com or call 732-658-5461.
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