Wow a great short essay by Gailit Hasan-Rokem! I found the tone ironic being it Mother’s Day today.  There are a few points I’d like to share my opinion on:

“the blood relationship between mothers and daughters…”

very interesting, what does everyone else thinking she is trying to say here?

“However Jerusalem is not a woman.  It is a city with a long, lost history.”

I agree with this statement

“The special character of the city.”

Jerusalem is unique, there is nothing comparable in the rest of the world!

“Jerusalem is my home. I love it…”

Cleveland is my home, I love it.  Everyone has that attachment to their hometown.  It is where you grew up, its where your friends and family are.

“Jerusalem has real, concrete needs.”

Yes it does, but the conflict hinders this.

“Myself, I pray….”

What a strong ending!!