Israel Matzav

In honor of Jerusalem Day

Former U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made headlines in America on Wednesday when she toured New York wearing a big Star of David.

Asked by reporters why she, a Christian woman, was wearing a Jewish star around her neck, Palin responded, “Today is the 44th anniversary of Jerusalem being reunited. We want to call attention to that.”

Every news photo snapped of the former vice presidential candidate – and possible presidential candidate this time around – prominently showed the Jewish star around her neck.

It's not the first time Palin has worn that piece of jewelry, however. She was seen wearing the star throughout her trip to Israel in March, for instance.

Hmmm.

Labels: Magen David, Sarah Palin is a true friend of Israel, Yom Yerushalayim

Liberator of Western Wall returns to visit on Jerusalem Day

Wednesday is Jerusalem Day, marking the 44th anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem's Old City.

In honor of the occasion, Yehuda Hartman, who as a 22-year old paratrooper was one of the liberators, returns to the Western Wall to retell his story.

Let's go to the videotape.

More here.

Labels: Jerusalem, Jerusalem Day, Western Wall, Yom Yerushalayim