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| Results 10 - 20 of 44 for Jerusalem |
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| For the Sake of Zion I Shall Not Stand Still? |
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This book marks the first comprehensive research that focuses on the Jewish
Diaspora's relations with and positions concerning Jerusalem, Israel's capital and the holiest city for most of the Jewish people. In this regard it examines the standpoint of the members of those communities and their central organizations, in relation to the question of Jerusalem and the actions they take for its sake. Additionally, the book also examines the affinity of the different communities with regard to other aspects in Jerusalem, namely the economy, welfare, culture and more. The historical background of the Diaspora’s relation to Jerusalem is also included in the research as it is considered to be extremely influential regarding current positions and actions. |
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| Jerusalem- Some Legal Issues |
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This research deals with legal aspects concerning the Jerusalem question. It summarizes legally relevant landmarks in the recent history of the city, reviews opinions expressed by experts in international law about its legal status, and examines proposals made for the future of the city in the recent stages of the peace process. |
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| The Rise and Fall of Arab Jerusalem |
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This book examines Palestinian politics in Jerusalem since 1967, and in particular since the outbreak of the second Intifada in September 2000, focusing on the city's decline as an Arab city and the identity crisis among the Jerusalemite Palestinians. Principally concerned with Palestinian Politics and how they have evolved over time from the grass roots upwards, it covers issues such as the separation wall, military activity and terror, planning regulations, the joint Jewish-Arab struggle against the occupation, and efforts to remove Palestinians from the city. |
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| Evaluation of the Project: Including the Elderly in Community Gardens |
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The project “Including the Elderly in Community Gardens” was designed to encourage this population group – senior citizens in their “golden years” – to participate in a variety of activities in community gardens and nature sites around Jerusalem. The executive summary of the evaluation of the project as well as the slideshow summarizing the project are available online. |
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| The Historic Basin – Problems and Possible Solutions |
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The main aim of this study is to highlight different scenarios for an agreement on Jerusalem's Historic Basin, which as we know, is the spiritual summit of hundreds of millions believers from all over the world, as well as the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The central innovation of this research is the discussion regarding the possibility of international intervention (to various degrees) in administering the basin. Such intervention could improve the chances of reaching an agreement, especially in light of the mistrust that has so deeply permeated the views of each side, as well as in light of the immense religious and cultural importance of the area.
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| The Sheikh Jarrah Affair- Strategic Implications |
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In September 2010 the Supreme Court of Israel rejected Palestinian appeals claiming ownership of 57 housing units in the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem – where dozens of Palestinian families have resided since the days of Jordanian control over East Jerusalem – and accepted the claim of Jewish ownership of the property. |
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