Web: The Jerusalem Compass

You know the little plastic compass that sometimes came in a cereal box, along with your secret decoder ring?

Well, this is not that. This is the Jerusalem of Gold Compass, which "appears to defy the laws of physics" by pointing toward Jerusalem instead of pointing north.

Moshe Abraham, an Israeli Orthodox Jew and "a Torah Scholar with fear of Heaven," says he received divine inspiration to develop a way of reminding believers about the significance of Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”

It's even certified by the Rabbinic Sages of Jerusalem, who confirm that users "will be able to direct their prayers toward the holy site of the Beis HaMikdash, may it be rebuilt speedily in our days, amen." And the compass can be calibrated to work from any city in the world while you travel. It uses no batteries, circuitry or computer chips.

The thick gold lid is deeply embossed in the center with a Jewish Star of David and "Jerusalem" written in Hebrew and English. The compass itself is brass, with the outer edges encircled with a floral design of pomegranates found on many ancient carvings in Jerusalem from the First Temple Period.

Cost is only $39.67 for the first 250 customers.

Uh, if you're going out in the woods alone, we suggest you also carry a GPS unit, is case you want to actually abide by the laws of physics and get back to your car.


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