Holy Ground in Jerusalem

Islam's Dome of the Rock and Judaism's Western Wall, with worshipers; during a beautiful, pleasant Jerusalem evening.

While Jerusalem is not just the center of the earth, a place with the bond of two religions, nor is it just my home city; not even a place that is considered to just have to do with peace, but the original foundation was built with love, not just by Allah (Hashem, G-d) Himself; but my ancestor’s, who actually built the city so long ago with the faith that their would always be happiness there, among all who dwell within her.

While this city is a very holy place and is the center of Allah’s (Hashem’s, G-d‘s) throne; there is many aspects of this place, that is sometimes not always thought of; but can still be known by the ancient writing’s, for there is so much to this city, then can be seen in a single glance of the human eyes.

Jerusalem is the one city that celestial being’s do dwell there and have done so for centuries, as well as other's appear.-HRM Deborah

A Very Warm Welcome to these Yemen Families

A Yemeni Jewish family arrives as new immigrants into Palestine at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, on February 19, 2009; after leaving their home country for fear of attack.

Ten Yemeni Jews moved to the country, after a murder and a series of attacks sparked fear among their small community.

Among the new immigrants who landed at Ben Gurion international airport was Said Ben Yisrael (background), who heads the Jewish community in Raydah in Amran province; which is home to the majority of Yemeni Jews, a tiny population that totals around 400.

I am deeply saddened by what happened to those in the Jewish community in Yemen and wish everyone a very happy life, in Palestine.-HRM Deborah

Valentine's day is Historical Paganism

A Young woman buys flowers for Valentine's day at a shop in Gaza City, on 14 February 2009.

The history of Valentine's day is based originally on paganism nor throughout history of Islam or Judaism was it ever acceptable to participate in this holiday; for such as this should never be found among us and this includes anything pertaining or associated to this particular day.

As to giving love for someone, this should be already something everyone does modestly throughout the year and this is by Allah (Hashem, G-d), not by the use of this day that creates Haram (sinful) intentions and as in the concept of dating, this also is not found nor considered acceptable in Islam.

For we shall love one another as Allah (Hashem, G-d) love’s us.

For it is Written in a Miracle

Jewish Torah scroll covered with Yad (pointer )

Nas gadol hayah sham (A great miracle has happened.)

Jewish Olive Wood Dreidel (Dreydle) with Chanukah (Hanukkah) chocolate gold (Paradise) coins (gelt).
Jewish Olive Wood Dreidels Dreydles with Hanukkah (Chanukah) chocolate gold(Paradise) coins (gelt).

Jewish Dreidels with Hanukkah (Chanukah) chocolate gold (Paradise) coins (gelt). Anytime there is three of something in particular, it is by Hashem (Allah, G-d).

Jewish Torah scroll with Yad (pointer )

With that which was (history), Hashem (Allah, G-d) shall love and protect the steadfast; as they have trust in Him.-HRM Deborah

The Milk of Human Kindness

Milk of human kindness, is care and compassion for others.
Compassion and care is especially important when you see a person has fallen into troubles and you take out your hand to help them up, help them with the problem in a kind and generous manner. Brush off their clothes and send them on the good path again.

Sometime’s, a simple hug or a kind word when someone is in a time of sorrow or pain can do more good, then anything else and Allah (G-d) is always pleased.

For we should care for all living things upon this earth and relieve all suffering.

Compassion is like a cup filled with love.

Compassion and caring for other’s, makes you feel as though you have wings.

Saving a Child's Heart

Helping us save the world one heart at a time…

A Canaanite mother Houda Siam sits next to her son Abdullah's hospital bed in an intensive care ward shortly after a Jewish medical team repaired a congenital defect in his heart at the Wolfson Medical Center, on 29 January 2009; in Tel Aviv.

The 6-year-old Canaanite boy is the first child from the Gaza area to cross the border to the Jewish hospital for life-saving heart surgery, since 18 January ceasefire was initiated.

Abdullah Siam's open heart surgery is seen on a computer monitor as the Jewish medical team repairs a congenital defect in his heart at the Wolfson Medical Center.
A Jewish medical technician (R) keeps an eye on Abdullah Siam's vital signs as another tends to the heart-and-lung machine keeping the boy alive during his open heart surgery at the Wolfson Medical Center.

Steel sutures are used to close Abdullah Siam's chest after a Jewish medical team repaired a congenital defect in his heart at the Wolfson Medical Center.

Jewish Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Lior Sasson (C) leads his medical team in repairing a congenital defect in Abdullah Siam's heart at the Wolfson Medical Center.

Siam was brought over by the Christian charity Shevet Achim to repair the hole in his heart through Save a Child's Heart (SACH), a Jewish-based international humanitarian project whose mission is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from not just in Palestine, but developing countries as well; who suffer from heart disease and to create centers of competence in these countries.

'We Shall Never Forget'

A Jewish man visits The Yad Vashem exhibition 'BESA: A Code of Honor '- which features 17 portraits of Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, and were recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, at the Ramle Museum a mixed Jewish, Muslim, Christian city in central part of Palestine, on 27 January 2009; during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

A Jewish Holocaust survivor visits The Yad Vashem exhibition 'BESA: A Code of Honor, 'during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

A Muslim high school student (R) visits The Yad Vashem exhibition 'BESA: A Code of Honor, ' during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

We as Muslim’s and Jew’s where both slaughtered in what became known as the Jewish Holocaust, in what may not be so well known by some; is during this atrocity we helped and cared for each other as much as possible no matter where we may have been.

Even on this particular day, we as Muslims and Jew’s are faced with another threat similar to what occurred before because of the U.S. self-imposed, instigated war against the whole of the Islamic Ummah and the Jewish Community.

While we as a people 0f two religions, have never forgotten nor will we do so in the future; the atrocity of the Jewish Holocaust nor will we stand and be allowed to be slaughtered at this time.

For we as Muslim’s and Jew’s stand in the faith, in truth and justice, surrounded in the love that Allah (G-d) has gave to us from the beginning; with His protection.-HRM Deborah

US Forces Still Murdering Afghan Civilians

An Afghan man gestures to media representatives during an anti-US and Afghan government protest in Mehtarlam city, capital of Laghman province, on 24 January 2009.

While US-led coalition forces said they killed 15 ‘armed militants’ in eastern Afghanistan, but local legislators say the casualties were civilians including women and children.

Meanwhile, President Hamid Karzai condemned a U.S. operation he said killed 16 Afghan civilians, while the hundreds of villagers denounced the American military during the angry demonstration on Sunday.

As the US media propaganda, exaggerates claims of what is going on in Afghanistan to justify there contention and to reinforce there allegations of more troops within the country.

The death toll towards civilians not just in Afghanistan, but also neighboring Pakistan by the same means is staggering.

This goes along with the US self-imposed, instigated war not just against the Islamic Ummah; but the Jewish community as well, which can be seen by activities perpetrated against these two religious groups.

Peres Illuminates Hope for Sderot

Jewish President Shimon Peres lights Hanukkah candles during a visit to a factory in the town of Sderot, on 24 December 2008. Peres today visited the town of Sderot, which has born the brunt of Canaanite militant rocket and mortar attacks from the Gaza Strip.

Social and religious engagements on this visit where a tour of a candy factory where it was assured the sweets couldn't be resisted from being sampled and attended functions for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah; which as the light from Sderot illuminated beyond this city, that had seen it‘s fair share of sorrow from the Canaanite’s with the giving of hope by Peres on this fourth day of Hanukkah.

Preparations for Cheerful Bethlehem Christmas as Town Bustles with Tourists

Forty-day-old Christian Palestinian infant Riyan Khader is laid in front of the doll representing the infant Jesus to receive its blessing in St. Catherine's Church next to the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, on 14 December 2008; in the ancient town of Bethlehem.

Christian pilgrims pray in the grotto of the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, on 14 December 2008.
A Christian pilgrim lays her hand on the 14-pointed Silver Star that marks the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ in the grotto of the Church of the Nativity, on 14 December 2008.

Just 10 days to go before Christmas, the city is bustling with tourists as unified Christian, Jewish and Muslim Palestinian forces are working diligently to make this the most cheerful Christmas since the year 2000.
Palestinian glass painter Raslan al-Natsheh decorates a glass bell, hand blown at his family's glass factory in the city of Hebron, on 14 December 2008. Glass baubles and bells are being created and sold in the town of Bethlehem and across Palestine for a wonderful remembrance of Christmas in Bethlehem.

A Palestinian policeman relaxes in a ray of sunshine which strikes the ancient marble pillars in the Church of the Nativity, on 14 December 2008.

“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Luke 2:14

Letters to God Post Marked 'Jerusalem'

A Jewish man prays at the spot where letters addressed to G-d were inserted into the cracks of the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on 9 December 2008.

Western Wall's Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich places letters addressed to G-d into the cracks of the Jewish holiest site in Jerusalem's Old City, on 9 December 2008.

A letter from the US addressed to 'God' sits at the main Jerusalem post office, on 9 December 2008.

Thousands of letters addressed to 'God' and ‘Jesus Christ’ reach Jerusalem's main post office every year from all over the world. The missives are collected and placed at the Western Wall.

There is also internet websites, where people can do the same as these postal mailed letters and these are also put in the Western Wall; from my understanding.

Criminal Illegal Abbas's Empty Threats

by HRM Deborah

Global terrorist, Interpol fugitive Mahmoud Abbas is making empty threats towards the populace of Palestine, for he has no legal capacity to initiate anything concerning government or any other capacity in Palestine especially since Abbas is not a citizen; but a criminal illegal in the country.

So Abbas’s threats about early elections or any other rabbit he thinks he has hidden in his shirt, means absolutely nothing.

The main thing Abbas need’s to be concerned most heatedly now, is his removal from the country along with the other criminal illegal Canaanites and as to listening to his threats towards his current illegal activities will be treated just as high crimes and strong actions will be taken towards him as a common criminal terrorist goon; as well as the rest of his terrorist organization.

It is a well known fact that there is not such thing as elections or unity talks with illegal criminal's in Palestine nor these other idea’s that Abbas’s keeps playing within his own crazed mind.

The bottom line is Abbas shut-up, get out of Palestine.

Nevertheless, it should be understood that Palestine is no longer cut-up like a three piece pie, it is one single country. For a little time now, there has been no occupied areas or territories, formally called West Bank or Gaza Strip, the bulk of the country is unified with a populace of very happy people made up of the three major religions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity; excluding criminal illegal‘s within the country who are bent on nothing but stealing, lying, murder, terrorism etc; with there Canaanite leader known as Global terrorist, Interpol fugitive Mahmoud Abbas.

Also, the only group calling themselves by any name is Abbas’s terrorist organization of either PLO, Fatah and like; there is no such group with the name of Hamas anywhere in Palestine, these people do not exist. The only people in Palestine are true Palestinians, which include Christians, Muslims, Jews (Biblical or Tanach Israeli), Samaritans; for example.

As to our economy, we are doing very good with the ever increasing of employment, housing, tourism, commodities etc.; that the US for example, is in the water well going deeper by the day with no forth coming light towards there future.

'The House of Peace'

Jewish settlers gather in front of the disputed house in the city of Hebron, on 23 November 2008.

In Palestine the one who has the absolute say, of who may live somewhere is myself and while I know that what is occurring towards this Jewish family is reprehensible to say the least.

It is by HRM Deborah of Palestine that this Jewish family may stay within this home as long as they wish and nothing else will be said or done to harm or cause them any duress towards this house or anything else; I do hope they live from this day foreword a very happy life in there home.

As to the Canaanite situation, the only thing they need to do is adhere to the eviction from the country as criminal illegal’s and nothing else will be acceptable; otherwise, finish packing bag's and leave Palestine forthwith.

Furthermore, as criminal illegal's, the Canaanite's have no legal right's as citizens within Palestine in any capacity.

Mazel Tov Peres for Receiving Honorary Doctorate From King's College

Mazel Tov and much happiness is in order for Peres: (PICTURED) London's Lord Mayor Alderman Ian Luder (2nd R) poses with Jewish President Shimon Peres (2nd L) as Peres receives an honorary doctorate from King's College, on 18 November 2008; in the city of London, England.
Jewish President Shimon Peres speaks at the Sheldonian Theatre of Balliol College, Oxford University's largest college, on 18 November 2008; in Oxford, England. The 1994 Nobel Peace Prize winner is in on three-day state visit in which he will be knighted and received an honorary degree from Kings College.

Hands Forever Bond Together

Jewish Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting at his Jerusalem office, on 16 November 2008 in Jerusalem.

Olmert appears distressed with the continuing attacks by the Canaanites and rightly so with the continuous bombardment towards the Jewish people and true Palestinians.

It is a great hope that this problem with the Canaanites eviction to be solved soon, so that everyone that rightly belongs in Palestine may live together always in peace and very good friendship; for these things should never diminish.

Nevertheless, as we keep learning and appreciating each other, life seems to keep getting much brighter; with the bond we have had since the beginning of time.

Furthermore, that which is being understood these day’s; I hold in much gratitude deep within my heart as a excellent reminder of time past.

Jewish Television Network's Annual Vision Awards

Jeff Gaspin, President and COO Universal Television Group attended the Jewish Television Network's Annual Vision Awards, on 5 November 2008; at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California.

Kristallnacht Pogrom 70 Years Anniversary

Jews and non-Jews attend a commemorative service for the 70th anniversary of the Kristallnacht pogrom at the beautifully restored Rykestrasse Synagogue, on 9 November 2008; in Berlin, Germany.

On 9 November 1938, Nazi SA and SS paramilitary troops attacked Jewish establishments across Germany, burning 200 synagogues, ransacking Jewish businesses, killing 92 people and deporting 25,000 to 30,000 Jews to concentration camps.

Central Council of Jews in Germany head Charlotte Knobloch speaks at a commemorative service for the 70th anniversary of the Kristallnacht pogrom at the beautifully restored Rykestrasse Synagogue, on 9 November 2008; in Berlin, Germany.

The Rykestrasse Synagogue is Germany's largest synagogue and reopened in 2006 after meticulous renovation; which is thought with much happiness among the Jewish people.

One who was thought hidden, but now is seen (for 'it was time'): A young Jewish man attends a commemorative service for the 70th anniversary of the Kristallnacht pogrom at the beautifully restored Rykestrasse Synagogue, on 9 November 2008; in Berlin, Germany. I studied for a short time to learn to read Hebrew, but I will sadly admit, like Arabia it is poor; because of my situation.

Commentary:
I was reminded recently by an old friend how when we where children and while I did not understand at the time of why we where singled out and further through school the same thing would happen or sometimes worse; which I will admit at times it got so bad, I would go home and ask my mother if there was something wrong with me; for me to be treated in such a way and she always said no or it was not me.

Prior to 9/11, if you had a Semitic background in the US, one could be subjected to Anti-Semitism, which being me; I could not understand people even thinking of being mean to each other. I started to understand more in Adulthood and still as most people know do not agree in any manner.

After 9/11, people where singled out and Islamophobia was born, so if one was Jewish they where mistreated because of Anti-Semitism and if one was Muslim, here came the Islamophobia. To here again, I have gotten the joy of having both; which is assured there are many more like myself; especially in my thinking if one actually comes from Palestine or ones ancestry is such.

Then we step back in time to WW2 and what became known most sadly as the Jewish Holocaust, while the Nazi’s apparently could tell the difference of someone being Jewish or Arab Palestinian we still ended up in the camps and worse, the gas chambers. So in further thinking, prior to 9/11 anyone Semitic had the honor of walking together with something in common, racism.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Central Council of Jews in Germany head Charlotte Knobloch arrive at a commemorative service for the 70th anniversary of the Kristallnacht pogrom at the beautifully restored Rykestrasse Synagogue, on 9 November 2008; in Berlin, Germany.

While my old friend, happened to remind me of this fact recently, for at the time when we saw each other on about a daily basis; I was only six years old and had to my understanding in the outside world the first taste of this type of maltreatment and as then to now, what is still a wonderment is most simply when will it stop or when will people stop mistreating one‘s differences; to instead appreciate these differences?

13th Anniversary of a Loss

Tens of thousands of people took part in a mass rally marking the 13th anniversary of the assassination of Jewish Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (portrait), on 8 November 2008; in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square.

Rabin was assassinated by a misguided Jewish man in collaboration with the former Clinton Administration, on 4 November 1995; who where opposed to peace between Jewish and Muslim Palestinians.

HRM Zaytuna of Palestine also died, on 7 November 1995; while in peace negotiations with Rabin.

There is assured much sadness over the loss of these two extraordinary people that just wished peace between the Jewish and Muslim Palestinians and I know on my part being the daughter of Zaytuna, that both are very missed.- HRM Deborah

Kramer meet's with Foreign Journalists' Association

A very friendly looking Stephan Kramer with a nice smile, is General Secretary of the Central Council of Jews in Germany (Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland).

Here Kramer poses for a brief portrait next to some pleasant greenery, before meeting with the Foreign Journalists' Association, on 6 November 2008 in Berlin, Germany.

The Central Council of Jews is the biggest and most influential Jewish organization in Germany.

Mr. Kramer for some reason reminds me of a boy in one neighborhood where I lived when I was about six years old, we went to the same school; for in Southern California it was required to go to kindergarten and nevertheless, we where friends until we had to move.

This particular class in school, if you where Arab, Jewish or Hispanic the other children did not seem to like us, so we all became friends together.

Furthermore, this boys father use to collect and refurbish antique cars and lived in a very nice home.

Something else I happened to remember, is this boy came to visit my home when it was just Mother and I one time around the 14 of February; I had caught an illness that was going around in school and he wanted to know how I was. He seemed to be very concerned that I was sick and wanted me to know, that he hoped I got better very quickly. Also, he made a very good impression on my mother, she thought he was a very nice, good boy and was happy we where friends; she came to this conclusion I think, on the day he came when I was sick.

All these years, I always wondered what became of my childhood friend and if he has a happy life and have wished him much happiness, for the kindness he shared when we where children. Just think this has been almost forty-five years ago.

Nevertheless, I even still remember sitting in the ‘block room’ building bridges with the wooden block’s; to further understood that my friend and I would always be good friends no matter where we should be in life, which has always been wonderful thoughts to hold unto. For school or where ever we use to be, we could always count and watch out for each other no matter what.-HRM Deborah

Waves and Smiles across the Miles

Jewish parliament (Knesset) speaker, the lovely Dalia Itzik, waves as she arrives at the Elysee Palace, on 6 November 2008 in Paris; prior to a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.