The Big Hug - The Old City of Jerusalem
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May 21 2007 (21-05-07) Monday 4th of Sivan 5767
5,000 people holding hands are needed to surround the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in a unified embrace.
We call upon lovers of Jerusalem of all walks of life, of all religions, from all areas of the world and of course all of Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem.
The purpose of this event is to unite diverse people though our common denominator, our Love for the holy city Jerusalem. This act is both simple and meaningful, offering the potential to redefine our relationship with each other and create new realities.
Why May 21, 2007?
According to the Mayan calender, on May 21, 2007 the cosmic gate is about to be opened, which will help increase human awareness and serves as a preparation for the positive changes approaching us up ahead. This day will be in synch with long term sycles of the Sun, the Moon, Venus and other planets, in different cultures. The opening of these gates will allow a leap of consciousness for all humanity and will bring in a frequency of unconditional love into our lives. There is also a fascinating synchronization between the Mayan calender and the Jewish calender, where May 21 falls on the day before Shavu’ot Eve, right before the completion of the 50 gates to redemption. The evening of Passover was the first day of the opening of the gate, while the last day is on the eve of Shavuot. The 21 of May represents the end of this cycle, a time of closure, a day intended so that we can break free from the past and jump to a new dimension of love and bliss.
Great collective involvement on this particular day will open the existing gates even more, allowing access to parallel dimensions in our physical reality.
Why Jerusalem?
To read quotations from ancient sources, click here.
Quotations from new age sources – Channelings:
Ariel
“This is where the entire focus of the world grid goes to zero point. For those who are not aware of it, the center of the whole matrix, a major zero point spot on the Planet, is Jerusalem. And this piece of real estate is, in our estimation, in order for your Planet to know peace it must become a Peace Park that is part of an international community. Now, will that happen in your lifetime? Yes.”Kryon
“The “New Jerusalem” will be such a contrast to the old one that historians will say, “How could a place with such a violent history be the portal of peace on Earth?” This is the potential in Jerusalem. It exists as a “portal to the way Earth will evolve.” So far, it has been death and more death. The potential is that it can become the model of “peace and more peace.” Can this really occur? Yes. It will take time, but the energy being delivered to the planet from now to the year 2008 will make a difference. Watch the players change. Watch what the children will do.”Tobias - Tuvya
“For we all return to our land. The land that is called Promised, the land that is called Holy. But it is indeed a land where an energy was buried a long time ago. Long before the days of Atlantis, long before the days of Lemuria, an energy was placed in this land, to be brought forth at the right time by the right group of people.”
Structure of the Event:
May 21, 2007:
People will gather at four locations before the event. The primary meeting point is on the lawn below Hutsot Hayotser which is across the street from Jaffa Gate. The other three points will be near the Damascus Gate, Lions Gate and Dung Gate.
13:00– We will begin to gather at the above meeting places. Transportation and parking arrangements will be announced.
At the meeting point, people will be greeted by volunteers. We plan informal activities to help people meet and enjoy each other including: talking and listening circles, music circles, laughter yoga etc.
Please bring WATER and food for yourself. We will arrange snacks for purchase.
Restrooms will be accessible. First Aid and “security” stations will be there too.
15:30– The walk encircle the Old City walls will begin. Drummers will lead the walk. People in each of the four areas will have colored ribbons. Moving towards the right or left from each starting point, the distances will be a few hundred meters until groups meet. The ribbons shall create a prism of colors to reflect the wholeness of light which is one translation of “Jerusalem” - “Or Salem - whole light.
Please note that some parts are flatter and smoother than others. People will be advised as to which areas might be more comfortable. We expect additional people to arrive directly to their hug spots by buses. We intend to offer transportation for those who require such assistance. Everyone is welcome to participate.
As we walk to our places along the wall, musicians will bring drums and other instruments to their places on the wall above us.
17:00– (to be announced if different) when people with different colors meet, we will begin our Hug Ceremony.
THE HUG– CEREMONY:
As we meet, drummers will drum and other musicians will blow shofars or didgeridoos, and gong gongs to celebrate that we have connected.
We will each take time to express ourselves through spontaneous song, prayer, drumming meditation or what ever. Some people may even hug. Please do note and respect that many religious people do not touch members of the opposite gender.
Film crews are likely to be in the area. We will be part of a full length documentary and a group has asked to film us on line. We are likely to have web cam as well.
Volunteers will be at many places along the way for the purpose of telephone logistics, first aid and social interaction.
After the Hug:
We welcome people to go to gathering places to enjoy additional circles of conversation, music and play.
All Nations Café offers a concert at Gethsemane east of the Old City at the foot of the Mt. of Olives. This will feature original music played by both Arab and Israeli musicians.
There will probably be many more such events.
Transportation to parking space will be announced.
Donations of time, expertise and money are welcome and appreciated.
Can not make it in person? You can join the Virtual Hug.
How can you help? Here are the things that are needed for sure:
- Publicity, publicity, publicity!
- Pass on the flyer and website by e-mail
- Pass out flyers to all sorts of people
- Contact people who might organize groups of friends form their region
- Contact tour guides and leaders to bring their groups
- Attract media to our “happening”
- Phone calls
- Translating text to Arabic, English, French, Dutch, German, Amharic etc.
- Coordinators to organize volunteers
- Coordinators to organize home hospitality
- Organize your friends and neighbors to come
- Set up and clean up on site
- Volunteers on the day of the event including paramedics, telephone liaison, subtle security, many friendly people to welcome huggers
- Drummers and other musicians
- Fund raising. Small and large donations will be helpful.
- Logistics magician to handle municipality requests
- Your kind of help.
For more important information:
Phone in Israel Maya – 02 6731822 or Michal – 0546 678029
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May 18th, 2007 at 2:43 am
1 Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.
Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, Psalm 65:1-5
Praise God! Oh, how I would Love to be there holding hands with all those who Love the Great I Am and His cherished city, Jerusalem. What a beautiful Shavuot this will be! Thank you for this, as this is my first year ever counting the Omer, I will be there is spirit, praying blessings and peace upon Jerusalem.
October 10th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
May I use your photo of jerusalem with the figures
holding hands around the city on my jewish jewelry web site? Thanks……elizabeth
I like your website.