"You are today like the stars of heaven in abundance." Deut. 1:9 (Israel365)

I said to you at that time, saying "I cannot carry you alone. The Lord, your God, has multiplied you and behold! you are today like the stars of heaven in abundance." DEUTERONOMY (1:9) וָאֹמַר אֲלֵכֶם בָּעֵת הַהִוא לֵאמֹר לֹא אוּכַל לְבַדִּי שְׂאֵת אֶתְכֶם יְ-הוָה אֱ-לֹהֵיכֶם הִרְבָּה אֶתְכֶם וְהִנְּכֶם הַיּוֹם כְּכוֹכְבֵי הַשָּׁמַיִם לָרֹב דְּבָרִים א:ט,י va-o-MAR a-lay-KHEM ba-AYT ha-HU lay-MOR lo u-KHAL l'va-DEE s'AYT et-KHEM a-do-NAI e-lo-hay-KHEM hir-BA et-KHEM vi-hin-KHEM ha-YOM k'kho-khi-VAY ha-sha-ma-YIM la-ROV

Today's Israel Inspiration The beautiful metaphor comparing the Children of Israel to the stars of the heavens is not to be understood literally, for at that time, and throughout history, the Jewish population has never been nearly as great as the number of the stars! Rather it is a blessing that Israel will be as permanent as the heavenly bodies (by the Jewish commentator Rashi). The Israeli pro-life organization EFRAT helps bring the blessing of a new baby into the world, supporting needy woman considering abortion so they need not "carry alone." Join in the Blessings of Saving a Baby in Israel » Silk Matzah Cover Set Bring the beauty of Israel into your home this Passover with this stunning raw silk appliqué matzah cover set featuring embroidered scenes from the Holy City. Get this Great Deal and Free Shipping » Blessings Each Day This inspiring video displays the Jewish tradition of making blessings and instilling an “attitude of gratitude” in our lives. Watch Here » New Research Supports Creation A recent experiment carried out by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has uncovered scientific evidence supporting one of the most religiously controversial theories of the origin of the universe. Read More » Today's Israel Photo Today's photo by Boruch Len of a man in prayer by the Mediterranean Sea on the Israeli coast. More Boruch Len Photos » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's photo featured Damascus Gate, one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem. Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Michael Gerbitz of Lawrence, New York. Sponsor a Day » “Proves the Character of Your Organization” 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 am, without apology, a Zionist. The Hebrew Scriptures tell us that we are to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).  There is such great support for Israel in the evangelical Christian community. Acknowledging such a strong ally in positive terms proves the character of your organization.  To ignore the value of such staunch allies because of theological differences would be foolish. I look forward to your mailings every day. I hope some day to be able to go to Israel and see her with my own eyes. Shalom, Andy Knaster, Baltimore, Maryland Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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