Designed by HARMONY

      Christians as well as Jews also celebrate Succot seeing similarities between the Old Testament Festivals and New Testament Scriptural evidence that both Christ and the Apostles observed and taught these Holy Days to Early Christians, Jew and Gentile alike. Israel is annually invaded by tens of thousand of Christians - black and white  from all corners of the world - brought together in a spirit of joy and happiness and welcomed with great generosity and warmth by the Jewish people.

      The annual 12 kilometer walk through Jerusalem by 70000 Christians and Jews took place shortly after rioting on the Temple Mount by Moslems who had been incited to do so by Imams on the false claim that Jews intended to occupy the Temple Mount. They failed to deter the enthusiasm of the visitors or the local inhabitants - demonstrating once again a total disregard by Moslems for others and a blind faith to follow what their religious leaders commanded them to do - no matter how outlandish and improbable the incitement might be.  

 Christians and Jews march through Jerusalem during Succot

Israel was a hive of activity and the people were united as I have never seen them before.

for more on this article. feed://www.bloggersbase.com/users/%202000/blog/personal_blog.rss

      The above picture is Jews and Christians in a street in Jerusalem.  Now picture a room filled with all types of people.  The street outside is called Scottsdale. The place is the Jewish Community Center. The fall Arizona night’s atmosphere drifts inside.  Excitement hinges like the ending of a long hot summer.   Will the topic of why Christians support Israel bring harmony?  How can two faiths have anything in common?

      The Talmud gives a view of what I think took place last night.  “A person who seeks help for a friend, while needy himself, will be answered first”.   One such woman lived in Germany during WWII  on a quest to discover a hard question.  Could she come to grips with her own conscience and the heartache of God’s Chosen people.  Miss B.Schlink went about “changing the future by confronting the past” this was the title of the film that depicts her dream. Her legacy continues thru her Sisters and the organization she founded.  The Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary continues on in several nations.  Her legacy lives. The night to remember centered around the documentary we reviewed.  

      We saw in the film her life long dream fulfilled.  We faced the question can healing and reconciliation still be possible?  This night to remember was the result of one woman’s quest to find answers to a hard question.   Our response becomes the answer. 

       Let’s look at a design principle and gain understanding.   Harmony in a room’s décor triumphs thru just the right balance.  A sensitive eye knows when there is the right balance of variety.  Unity comes into play by using complementary colors.  You can paint a wall a bold orange and anchor it with a bright blue painting.

       Another way to identify harmony can be thru a common trait, theme or style like furniture.  I like to use this to unify the project.   It is interesting to choose furniture that complements  not competes.  I never try to match.  I want the room to look and feel like it belongs together even with a variety of furnishings.

       Ideologies like furniture can be different.   We found a common thread in the room.

       We all shared an alliance with Israel.  We all had wounds.  As Christians and Jews we experienced misinformation and misunderstanding.  Harmony came as we viewed forgiveness and repentance.  Could this be possible?

 

        Like in any room there will be different VIEWS.   We saw that in the presenters.     The diverse panel included a Nun a NY film producer, Rabbi, Pastor, and Israeli. The moderator of the evening set the tone as head of the ADL.  The documentary opened the evening changing hearts.   There was a blending  of views as questions reflected more than intellectual stimulus.  We saw and heard from our hearts.

       In a great design project harmony produces visual appeal.  This makes the room more interesting.  Last night this room of Christians and Jews produced HOPE.   It was very appealing!  My hope is for you to step inside this ROOM and see the VIEW!