"Like Olive Shoots Around Your Table" ✡ King David's Olive Tree

Your children will be like olive shoots around your table. PSALMS (128:3)   בָּנֶיךָ כִּשְׁתִלֵי זֵיתִים סָבִיב לְשֻׁלְחָנֶךָ תהילים קכח:ג ba-ne-kha kish-ti-lay zay-teem sa-veev l'-shul-kha-ne-kha

Today's Israel Inspiration The City of David in Jerusalem reveals an incredible archaeological discovery: an underground cavern believed to be the royal water cistern of David's kingdom. Atop the cistern grows an ancient olive tree whose roots reach deep down through the old stones. King David prayed that just as the olive tree remains green and robust throughout the ages, so too should one’s children be healthy and strong. Help a foster child in Israel keep warm this winter, and grow his roots in the Holy Land.   Sponsor warm clothing for Israel's forgotten children this winter » Olive Oil Without Borders The U.S. ambassador to Israel celebrated the olive harvest season in Israel with Arab and Jewish farmers. In an inspiring joint cooperation initiative, the olive farmers shared techniques to help one another. Watch here » Ancient Monastery and Olive Oil Press Discovered Israeli archaeologists uncovered a compound dating back to the Byzantine period southwest of Jerusalem, which they believe once served as a monastery. An “unusually large press in a rare state of preservation” used to make olive oil was also uncovered in the area.   Read more » Israel USA Pin Get this beautiful lapel pin, and show your support of the Israel-US alliance. FREE shipping going on now! Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo A beautiful olive grove by Ilan Rosen. Olive trees have always been an integral part of the Holy Land landscape and are mentioned throughout Scripture. Pure olive oil was used to light the golden Menorah in the Temple, which we'll commemorate on the upcoming festival of Hanukkah.   View more scenes of Israel » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's glorious photo by Daniel Malkiel showed the modern city of Modi'in in central Israel. Archaeological finds place this city as the home of Matityahu (Matthias) the Hasmonean and his sons, the leaders of the Maccabean revolt in the Hanukkah story. Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day » “I Am Learning So Much!” 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 » Shalom Rabbi. Thanks for the newletters. Israel is forever in our hearts! Todah rabah lecha ("thanks very much to you"), Jocel of Brazil Rabbi Tuly, Your email is awesome!  Uplifting teachings, beautiful pictures and videos. I am learning so much!  I look forward to reading your emails! Sending love from Minnesota, USA to you and your family. Shalom, TyAnn Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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