"...the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give my love to you.” Song of Songs 7:13 ISRAEL365

“Let us go early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine has flowered, if its blossoms have opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give my love to you.” SONG OF SONGS (7:13) נַשְׁכִּימָה לַכְּרָמִים נִרְאֶה אִם פָּרְחָה הַגֶּפֶן פִּתַּח הַסְּמָדַר הֵנֵצוּ הָרִמּוֹנִים שָׁם אֶתֵּן אֶת דֹּדַי לָךְ שיר השירים ז:י’’ג nash-kee-MA la-k'ra-MEEM nir-E im par-KHA ha-ge-FEN pi-TAKH ha-s'ma-DAR hay-nay-TZU ha-ri-mo-NEEM sham e-TAYN et do-DAI lakh

Today's Israel Inspiration The Pomegranate has always been a symbol of beauty. It’s unique shape was a favorite design element appearing on the priestly garments and on the pillars at the entrance to the Temple in Jerusalem. At its crown, the Pomegranate has a six part star and is the only place the Magen David / Star of David appears in nature. According to Jewish teachings, the numerous seeds in the Pomegranate represent the 613 commandments of the Torah and on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, Jews say a special prayer over the beautiful fruit, “May our good deeds multiply like the seeds of a Pomegranate.” Help us Continue to Spread the Beauty of the Land and Sponsor a Day » Decorated Tin Matzah Box with Pomegranate Israeli artist Yair Emanuel has created a gorgeous solution to the problem of what to do with an open box of Matzah. Perfectly sized to hold a box of Matzah in style, or for storing anything in your home! Get this Great Deal and Free Shipping » Strawberries and More Bloom in Israel Strawberries grow in a desert? Only in Israel. This video shows the miraculous cultivation of agriculture and blessings fulfilled in the Holy Land. Watch Here » Christians in Israel Protest EU Christian citizens of Israel demonstrated outside the EU delegation in Tel Aviv against "the ethnic cleansing of Christians" throughout Arab countries in the Middle East. Read More » Today's Israel Photo Michael Shmidt's beautiful photo of a ripe pomegranate ("rimon" in Hebrew) in the Golan Heights, northern Israel. More Michael Shmidt Photos » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Murray Sanders of Rochester, New York. Toda raba! Sponsor a Day » “Reaching the World with a Positive, Uplifting Message About Israel” 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 » I greatly appreciate the work you and your staff do in reaching the world with a positive, uplifting message about Israel. It's important to combat the darkness with peace. Thank you so much. Ronda L., Halifax, Canada Thanks for the lovely photos of Israel and lovely words. Shalom, Hilary Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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