Jerusalem, December 21, 2004

THE JERUSALEM MUNCIPALITY TO DISTRIBUTE HUNDREDS OF CHRISTMAS TREES

The Jerusalem municipality will hold its annual Christmas tree distribution
on Thursday, 23/12/04, at the Jaffa Gate Plaza, between 09:00-12:00.

The trees are given free to everyone who asks and shows and ID (For
registration).

The trees were donated by "Keren Kayemet Le'Israel - Jewish National Fund".

The Christmas tree distribution is a long standing tradition of the
Jerusalem Municipality, taking place for dozens of years, and is symbolic of
the way Jerusalem unites all three monotheistic religions.

The mayor of Jerusalem, Uri Lupolinaksi, wishes a Merry Christmas to the
Christian residents of Jerusalem and a year of peace, tolerance and
brotherhood. The mayor invites people from all religions to come and visit
Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.

Gideon Schmerling
Jerusalem Municipality Spokesman