Gershon Wolf Poet Lyric

Notes About The Poem

You can sing this one to the tune of that timeless American western favorite, "Home on the Range."

Sweet Home Jerusalem

O, give me a home
Near Jerusalem's Dome
Where the Saints 
  And the Beggars still pray 

Where thrice weekly is read
The Holy Torah that's spread
On the Altar 
  Where her Martyrs have bled  
 
Sweet, Home - Jerusalem!
City of Peace, and a million problems:
  God grant me my plea
  For this holy city and me  
    ~ That Jeru-SHALOM become her history

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P.S. Awtry January 7, 2019 at 10:28 AM this made me tear up... your faith shines in it. :) Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 1:30 PM Thank you so much. Now I'm crying too after re-reading it. Appreciated greatly. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier June 13, 2018 at 10:19 AM Beautifully penned from the heart, Gershon. A FAVE for me. Gershon Wolf June 13, 2018 at 10:33 AM You're right. It was from the heart (as well as the mind's pen)...and WOW--a FAVE?! I'm honored and humbled. Thank you, as always, Line. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 13, 2018 at 9:46 AM Ah, wonderful my friend! Bless xomo! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 13, 2018 at 9:02 PM ;p Gershon Wolf June 13, 2018 at 10:12 AM Blessings to you, Sister MO. :) gw

Tom Cunningham June 13, 2018 at 12:24 AM Well written Gershon, I just sang it , it worked. Tom. Gershon Wolf June 13, 2018 at 10:12 AM Great! Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know. Your visits are always greatly appreciated. ~ Gershon