Today, after touring the Old City of Jerusalem, we experienced something very special. We, icnext Cohort 4, toured the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Not only is the Church beautiful, but it is also the holiest place for Catholic and Orthodox Christians. The Church is in the Christian quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, and it has the same old time charm as the rest of the city. As I walked into the Church and looked at the ornate interior, it took my breath away. I marveled at the haunting, ancient beauty of the depictions of Jesus. I was awestruck. We then went upstairs to see even more beauty. The room was dark, yet glowed with light. We talked about the name of the Church in Aramaic, “Golgotha.” “Golgotha” literally means skull, for it is believed that Jesus was crucified near the skull of Adam. Furthermore, Jesus was crucified on a stone on the Temple Mount, the same mountain where Abraham was going to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Analyzing both Jesus’ story and the sacrifice of Isaac, there are similarities and differences. The main difference being that Jesus did infact die, while Isaac was saved by an angel. There is a strong connection between the two stories because somehow, both Jesus and Isaac were saved. The Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected and that he once again will be, and the Torah teaches us that Isaac was saved. According to these tales, both Jesus and Isaac were saved by Divine intervention. Divine intervention is a common theme throughout all religions, and becomes a unifying factor. Just as Divine intervention should unify, Jerusalem should, too. Both are key components of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Thus, the message is clear. No matter what your religion or how you practice, religions are interdependent. They intertwine and connect in ways beyond comprehension. Religion can unify, and experiences like this show it.