The tale of many Jerusalems: what would a peaceful Middle East look like? A fable about politics, culture, and commerce.

From: Reason | Date: November 1, 2002| Author: Freund, Charles Paul | Copyright information

Two elderly men with long gray beards were exhausting themselves beating on the door of Abu Simsim, a small-time confectioner of Jerusalem. Just how long the old men had been there they themselves could not have told you, but it was long enough so that their dignity was gone, their palms were sore, and their voices cracked and tired. Even so, Abu Simsim wouldn't answer.

"In the name of all that is righteous, Abu Simsim, open your shop! May God favor you and make you the ...

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