Miracles in Egypt by Sarah Griggs
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Miracles in Egypt by Sarah Griggs

I had the privilege of attending the Jerusalem Center during the winter semester of 2011. During our trip to Egypt, we experienced the protection and miraculous tender mercies of the Lord.  For the most part, our week in Egypt went very smoothly and according to plan- seeing the pyramids, the Karnak temple, Valley of the...

Jerusalem organs get second wind
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Jerusalem organs get second wind

Speaking of other organs in Jerusalem and the state that they are in, this article gives great detail about the $500,00 Danish organ being installed in the Jerusalem Center at that time, February 1988.

Mormons seek to ease fears: Stating their case
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Mormons seek to ease fears: Stating their case

In 1987, students were living in the Jerusalem Center. BYU was still being very careful to keep public opinion on their side in regard to the Center. The Jews who had opposed the Center were still worried that despite the commitment made by the Church and the School and even each individual student, proselytizing would...

Visit to Jerusalem Clarifies BYU’s Role
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Visit to Jerusalem Clarifies BYU’s Role

This article was in the Church News and discusses President Holland’s visit to the Holy Land in August 1985 to do some PR work for the Jerusalem Center. He met with government officials, religious leaders, and gave 18 press interviews.

Mormon Senator Urges: ‘Trust us!’
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Mormon Senator Urges: ‘Trust us!’

Written by Wolf Blitzer, this article appeared in the Jerusalem Post and discusses Senator Orrin Hatch’s appeal to the Israelis. Hatch says that we will personally get involved if the Jerusalem Center were to violate agreements or to do anything improper. He shows his absolute trust in those involved.