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The story of the conquering of Mount Zion, King David’s tomb

This is the Monument erected by the Palmach and the State of Israel to commemorate the amazing heroism of my Father and the 21 Palmach Warriors he led on May 17/18 1948, who conquered Har Zion, Mount Zion, King David’s Tomb.

The Battle had begun during the day near the Montefiore Windmill at Yemin Moshe.

As my father led his warriors down Yemin Moshe and then up the very steep and rocky slopes of Mount Zion the bullets were whizzing by their faces and bodies.

One bullet penetrated my father’s shooting hand, wounding it, and making him unable to use his trigger finger. Forced to shoot with his other finger, his Sten gun then jammed. With his machine gun broken he began throwing grenades as he gave orders to his men.

Reaching the narrow corridors of Mount Zion they preceded towards Zion’s Gate.

Arriving at the Gate my Father gave the command to his fellow Palmach Warrior to throw a grenade at the Gate.

Just as he did, an Arab fighter from the other side of the Gate, closed the Gate causing the grenade to bounce off and back into the young Palmachnik’s chest, blowing up the chest, seriously wounding him.

As night became dawn Mount Zion was back in Jewish hands after nearly 2000 years.

My father and his 21 Warriors rescued 1,700 Jewish men, women, and children (and all the generations that will come from them) of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City from the Arab onslaught.

Even Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion was moved by this great action of my Father and his 21 Warriors that he mentioned their great deeds to be forever known in his book about the emergence and rebirth of the Jewish State, known as ISRAEL.

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.