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Jerusalem

This world is not enough for someone as beautiful as you
Every starry night your sweet name was kissed by the soul of every wandering Jew
Reviving our broken heart like the gentle dew.
O Jerusalem, our home, our lighthouse across the two fold millennia horizon blue.

In your enchanted Judean Hills
Sing the songs of Judaic Souls along the gentle breeze blown daffodils
Countless pilgrims climbed you to stand still
In His Awe, to bow down to His Eternal Holy Will

Swirling clouds reflecting the dreams of weathered faces
in prayer shawls of old men standing East from distant places
Flaming trees along the road, lovesick, calling us back home from exiled birthplaces.
Now I understand how you held us in your breast across all time and spaces

How you suffered for our dignity!
Living forsaken and abysmally.
Letting no else but us to embrace you for nearly an eternity
How we both survived without each other, miserably.

At the Wailing Wall when hope was in no sight
and when our destiny seemed never again to be right
the poor women would sit and cry until you gave them the might
to stand up again to full height

Your whirling roadways and holy imbued pathways,
full of amber sun filled majestic rays
with night filled breeze and winter chill singing full of your Praise.
every Soul in a childlike mellow daze

lying down on the linen land
holding each other in a Holy Band.
Oh, we suffered for our Homeland
O Jerusalem on our heart! Our Love! Our eternal Armband!

This world is not enough for someone as beautiful as you
But we will always learn to love you – the quest of the Eternal Jew!
O Jerusalem!
Our Eternal drum!

About the Author

Rabbi Avi Schwartz is an individual who has made contributions in various fields. He is the son of Motke Eish HaGarzen, also known as Motke the Axeman, a legendary figure in the Palmach. Motke Eish HaGarzen led a group of 21 Palmach Warriors who successfully conquered Har Tzion (Mount Zion), rescuing 1,700 Jewish men, women, and children from the Jordanian onslaught in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Rabbi Schwartz himself is a Black Hat Rabbi and activist, dedicated to upholding Jewish traditions and values. Alongside his religious pursuits, he has also found success as a filmmaker and writer, with his works featured on platforms such as Red Coral Universe Apple TV, Tubi of Fox Corporation, and Netflix. Notably, Rabbi Schwartz's movie "The Quest" has received high praise from none other than Pat Boone, a Music and Hollywood Icon. Boone, known for his illustrious career as a singer, actor, and television personality, has publicly commended Rabbi Schwartz's film, acknowledging its quality and significance. This endorsement from Pat Boone further solidifies the impact and recognition of Rabbi Schwartz's work within the entertainment industry. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Rabbi Schwartz has been at the forefront of the battle against the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. He has developed two groundbreaking apps, "Fight BDS" and "BDS Myth Busters," aimed at countering BDS propaganda and raising awareness about the realities of the movement. The notable Hollywood icon and anti-BDS activist, Roseanne Barr, sponsors the app "BDS Myth Busters." Additionally, Rabbi Schwartz holds the position of Vice President of Digital Marketing and serves as the Director of Energycite, a revolutionary technology in energy conservation. His involvement in this field highlights his commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Furthermore, Rabbi Schwartz has established the Torah Teen Palmach Center, a transformative initiative that trains teenagers to become future leaders in the spirit of the Palmach. Through this center, he imparts invaluable leadership skills and instills the values of courage, determination, and resilience in the next generation.

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