Showing posts with label Exodus 12:2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exodus 12:2. Show all posts

Monday, December 21, 2015

FREE Amazing Israel Devotional ✡ "Head of the Months" - JERUSALEM365

This month shall be to you the head of the months; to you it shall be the first of the months of the year.

EXODUS (12:2)
 

הַחֹדֶשׁ הַזֶּה לָכֶם רֹאשׁ חֳדָשִׁים רִאשׁוֹן הוּא לָכֶם לְחָדְשֵׁי הַשָּׁנָה

שמות יב:ב

ha-kho-desh ha-ze la-khem rosh kho-da-sheem ri-shon hu la-khem l'-khad-shay ha-sha-na

Jerusalem Inspiration

We know that the Jewish New Year begins with the Hebrew month of Tishrei in the fall, so why does today's verse refer to the month of Nissan, in the spring, as the first month of the year?  We learn from this am important lesson about starting anew.  In Judaism, there are multiple new years; the new year with regards to creation, the historical new year of the nation, and the agricultural new year.  The civil new year is fast approaching, Order your own 2016 Israel calendar and receive a fantastic devotional book absolutely FREE.
 

So Many Reasons to
Love Israel

Thousands of "olim" (new immigrants) merit to live the dream of aliyah. This is what they love about living in Israel!

7 Noahide Laws Connect
all Mankind to God

Even before the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai, all of mankind accepted the Seven Noahide Laws. Today, the Noahide movement is dedicated to observing these seven universal laws. It is growing and making a unique contribution to bringing redemption in many different ways.

Book: "Daily Life in Biblical Times"

Explore difficult biblical concepts in "Daily Life in Biblical Times" which tries to paint a real portrait of ancient history for our generation. Author Dr. Liora Ravid is a native Israeli, and has shared the language and landscape of the biblical characters throughout her life. In each chapter, she escorts the reader on a visit to their homeland. This insightful and witty book presents a realistic picture of the daily lives of the heroes who have accompanied us for thousands of years. Paperback, 468 pages

Jerusalem Daily Photo

Today's vibrant photo by Boruch Len shows flower picking in the Elah Valley. This beautiful area of Israel, west of Jerusalem, is rich with histoy and is where David fought Goliath.

Thank You

Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Bozena Gawor of Chicago, Illinois. Todah rabah!
 

The Teaching You Bring Through Your Website and Emails

It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send mean email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).
  Dear Rabbi Tuly, I respect you so much for the teaching you bring through your website and emails. People around the world are linked into Israel, which is the centre for what and who we believe in, our Creator, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Middle East is not called the middle east for nothing, Jerusalem is God's Bullseye, His eternal city. May His blessings and peace, shalom, abide upon you. In love, Jill
Blessing from Jerusalem,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
RabbiTuly@Israel365.com
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Photo Trivia Tuesday ✡ "A Beginning of Months for You"

This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you.

EXODUS (12:2)
 

הַחֹדֶשׁ הַזֶּה לָכֶם רֹאשׁ חֳדָשִׁים  רִאשׁוֹן הוּא לָכֶם לְחָדְשֵׁי הַשָּׁנָה

שמות יב:ב

ha-kho-desh ha-zeh la-khem rosh kho-da-sheem ri-shon hu la-khem l'-khod-shay ha-sha-nah

Jerusalem Inspiration

When the first sliver of the new moon appears, 'rosh khodesh', literally "head of the month," is celebrated. Last Friday night marked the first day of the month of Elul, which is an incredibly important month in the Hebrew calendar. It is the last month before Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which is the moment when all are judged on the deeds of the past year, and their fates for the new year are inscribed in the Book of Life. Therefore, the month of Elul is a time of great repentance and reflection for Jews worldwide. In addition to preparing spiritually, Jews also prepare physically, cooking and decorating homes to celebrate the holiday, which is ushered in with a large festive meal. This feast includes a symbolic collection of foods which represent the hopes for the new year. Chief among them is the dish of "apples and honey". According to tradition, the apple symbolizes the garden of Eden, and the honey expresses both the wish for a "sweet New Year" and the bounty of the Land of Israel, known as the land of "milk and honey." There is no honey as sweet as honey from the Holy Land!
 

Dip Your Apple in the Honey

DON'T MISS this fantastically fun "Rosh Hashana" version of Shakira's iconic "This Time For Africa". The Fountainheads are one of the best-known young Jewish music groups today, and this video does not disappoint as we watch people all over Israel singing out the joy of the New Year and practicing dipping apples in honey! 

200-Year-Old "Messiah Clock" Counts Down to the Final Redemption

For the Jewish nation, thousands of years have been spent in counting down to a time period that will ultimately usher in the final redemption. A special clock, known as the Messiah clock, has been counting down the final arrival of the Messiah for the last 200 years, giving hope and inspiration to generations of Jews during turbulent times.

The Letters of Jonathan Netanyahu

On July 4, 1976, a team of Israeli commandos stormed Entebbe airport. Their leader was thirty-year-old Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan (Yoni) Netanyhu. Their mission was to free 106 hostages held by international terrorists. An hour later, the hostages were safely on their way home, and Yoni had fallen in the battle for their lives. His legend was born that day. This book, containing his eloquent, passionate, revealing letters, gives a glimpse into the mind of a modern-day Israeli warrior and honors his sacrifice for the Land of Israel.

Jerusalem Photo Trivia

Do you know the name of this Biblical valley in which these hauntingly beautiful tombs are located? Take a guess! Send me your answer or post it on Facebook!

Thank You

Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel!
 

“I Am Truly Enjoying Reading Your Newsletter Jerusalem365

It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send mean email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).
  Hello Rabbi Tuly,
I am from Oklahoma in the U.S. and I am truly enjoying reading your newsletter Jerusalem365. Jerusalem has a special place in my heart (Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you”). My wife and I toured the Holy Land in 2011 with our church group, and I cannot express in words the love I have for Israel and Jerusalem. May the Lord bless you and your ministry as you keep us informed of what’s going on in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Ted Naman
Blessing from Jerusalem,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
RabbiTuly@Israel365.com
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