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Jerusalem: Center Of The World

The Western Wall is considered the holiest site in the world for the Jewish people.
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The Western Wall is considered the holiest site in the world for the Jewish people.

Airs Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Jerusalem is arguably one of the most fascinating and complicated cities in the world. This program draws on religious texts, the science of archaeology and oral traditions passed on through millennia to try to determine why this small city has occupied the minds of so many for so long. Host Ray Suarez of "The PBS Newshour" leads viewers to the holiest sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam - on the land, from the sky and underground.

Watch a preview.

A big decision awaits some voters this April as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.