Virtual Tour - Deep Inside the Caves of Hebron - video (Israel365)

And afterwards Abraham buried Sarah  his wife in the cave of Machpela  facing Mamre, which is in Hebron,  in the Land of Canaan.  GENESIS (23:19)   וְאַחֲרֵי כֵן קָבַר אַבְרָהָם אֶת  שָׂרָה אִשְׁתּוֹ אֶל מְעָרַת שְׂדֵה הַמַּכְפֵּלָה  עַל פְּנֵי מַמְרֵא הִוא חֶבְרוֹן בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן בראשית כג:יט ve-ah-kha-RAY khane ka-VAR av-ra-HAM et sa-RA eesh-TOE el me-ah-RAT se-DAY ha-makh-pay-LA al pe-NAY mam-RAY hee khev-RONE be-eh-RETZ ke-na-AN

Shabbat Inspiration Why was the city called Hebron, חברון? “This name,” says the sages of Israel, “is made up of the contraction of two Hebrew words: חבר נאה ha-VER na-EH, agreeable friend; this designates Abraham who was the first agreeable friend of God. God had said to Israel (Isaiah 41:8), “The seed of Abraham, My friend.” Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and become a friend of the holy city of Hebron. You'll receive a Silver Medallion and Certificate of Appreciation from the Hebron's Mayor.   Support the Hebron Fund, Maintaining the Holy Sites for All » Virtual Tour - Deep Inside the Caves of Hebron This virtual tour of the Cave of the Patriarchs makes you feel as if you are right here, deep within the walls of the Cave, learning the rich history and secrets of the sacred site. Watch Now » Hebron: First Wonder of the World"I’m frequently asked about my motivation to live in Hebron. Why live here?" says David Wilder. See the world of Hebron through the eyes of an Israeli. Read More » Glass Shabbat Candlesticks and Tray This beautiful glass Shabbat candlelighting set will bring the light of the Holy Land into your home. A lovely centerpiece that is decorated with deep red color and pomegranate motif, and matching designs on the accompanying tray. Get FREE shipping on this great deal » Today's Israel Photo Today's photo shows the ancient stone path leading into Hebron. Two walls – one 4,500 years old and dated to the era of Noah, and another wall – 3,700 years old from the times of Abraham and Sarah, ensconce a stairwell that is over 4,000 years old. Here one can literally walk in the footsteps of Abraham. View More Scenes of Israel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by William Gottfried of Orinda, California in honor of Toby Gottfried. Sponsor a Day » "Thank You So Much For Sharing Israel With Me"It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » Everyday when I read your mail...my heart just yearns for Israel.. Thank you so much for sharing Israel with me. It brings shalom to my heart. Bless you. Linda Prinsloo, South Africa Dear Rabbi, I write to thank you for including my email address in your subscribers' mailing list since November. We appreciate the daily transliteration, which reaches out to our friends who missed out learning to read in Hebrew. Isaac M., U.K Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com Copyright © 2014 Israel365, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for daily Israel Scenes and Inspiration on our website, www.israel365.com. Our mailing address is: Israel365 36 Ein Gedi StreetRamat Beit Shemesh 99000 Israel