The 18-month old struggle to keep the Shdema ex-IDF army base in Jewish hands - the key to the Jewish development of southeastern Jerusalem - continues, thanks to the perservering pioneering spirit of youths from around the country.

Though a court has rendered the Arab construction illegal, it has not only not been razed, it is continuing apace. Letters have been sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and MKs have promised to consult him as well, asking him to order an end to the unauthorized and dangerous Arab expansion.

The backbone of the Shdema struggle is a dedicated, pro-active, informal group known as Shdema Youth. “Don’t follow the path, blaze it!” is their motto