"To The Land I Will Show You" ✡ A Harbinger of Spring!

And the Lord said to Abram, "Go for yourself from your land and from your birthplace and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you." GENESIS (12:1) וַיֹּאמֶר יְ-הוָה אֶל אַבְרָם לֶךְ לְךָ מֵאַרְצְךָ וּמִמּוֹלַדְתְּךָ וּמִבֵּית אָבִיךָ אֶל הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר אַרְאֶךָּ בראשית יב:א va-yo-mer a-do-nai el av-ram lekh l'-kha may-ar-tz'-kha u-mi-mo-lad-t'-kha u-mi-bayt a-vee-kha el ha-a-retz a-sher ar-e-ka

Today's Israel Inspiration Abraham is commanded to leave everything behind and head to the Holy Land with the words, 'lekh l'kha', literally "go for yourself." Since it would have been enough for God to command him 'lekh' ("go"), we ask what is added with the word 'l'kha' ("for yourself")?  According to the commentator Rashi, the word 'l'kha' implies that the journey to the Land will be for Abraham's benefit, despite the hardship of leaving his birthplace. Indeed, in the Land of Israel, Abraham will have children and he will become known throughout the world. A journey to the Land of Israel is not always simple, but the impact it has is immeasurable. Abraham's first stop in Israel, as well the place of his burial, was in the holy city of Hebron. Support the crucial work of the Hebron Fund »  Biblical Plants and Flowers of Israel Come see the flowers of the Holy Land here at Jerusalem's Botanical Gardens. In this peaceful oasis, more than 10,000 species of plants can be found, and guests can learn about biblical plants and a tree planted by Abraham. Watch here » Biblical Wildlife Makes Headlines A new wildlife museum in Beit Shemesh hopes to bring Israelis back in touch with biblical wildlife amidst thrilling, and unexpected, discoveries. Read more » Cup of Elijah  Get ready for the Passover seder with this stunning, handpainted Cup of Elijah with Jerusalem motif. From the well-known Israeli artist Yair Emanuel, famous for his depictions of the Old City of Jerusalem. The colorful design would look beautiful on your Seder table and is sure to impress guests. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Yehuda Poch's gorgeous photo of almond blossoms in Latrun, central Israel. As the first of the trees to blossom, they are a delightful harbinger of spring in the Land of Israel. See more photos by Yehuda Poch » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one. Sponsor a day » “I Start My Day Reading Israel365” 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 start my day reading Israel365. Thank you for your insight. Carolyn Hanks I look forward to Israel365 each day. I get excited when I think God has chosen Israel to be this great blessing to the world. Israel is God's chosen land and people.  Because I am a Christian, I stand with my Israeli brothers & sisters in the world. "He that keepeth Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps." What the Almighty has planned, will come to fruition. "Heaven & earth shall pass away but My Word shall never pass away." Thank you for Israel365. Sarah Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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