Sweet Taste of the Land of Milk & Honey ✡ "A Little Honey, Wax and Lotus"

So Israel, their father, said to them, "If so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the Land in your vessels, and carry down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, wax and lotus, pistachios and almonds." GENESIS (43:11) וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲבִיהֶם אִם כֵּן אֵפוֹא זֹאת עֲשׂוּ--קְחוּ מִזִּמְרַת הָאָרֶץ בִּכְלֵיכֶם וְהוֹרִידוּ לָאִישׁ מִנְחָה  מְעַט צֳרִי וּמְעַט דְּבַשׁ נְכֹאת וָלֹט בָּטְנִים וּשְׁקֵדִים בראשית מג:יא va-yo-mer a-lay-hem yis-ra-ayl a-vee-hem im kayn ay-fo zot a-su k'-khu mi-zim-rat ha-a-retz bikh-lay-khem v'-ho-ree-du la-eesh min-kha m'-at tza-ree u-m'-at d'-vash n'-khot va-lot bo-t'-neem u-sh'-kay-deem

Today's Israel Inspiration Jacob commands his sons to bring an offering to Pharoah's viceroy, some choice fruits of the land. A 'minkha', present, says R' Samson Raphael Hirsch, indicates a gift that benefits the giver more than the receiver. Obviously, this gift benefits the sons of Jacob in that it can cause the viceroy to view them favorably. However, the gift carries the added benefit of reminding the sons of their homeland and its blessings, as they again journey down to Egypt. Give yourself a delicious gift from the Land of Milk & Honey! Get pure, sweet honey from the Land of Israel » Beautiful Bike Ride through an Israeli Gem of a Town Beautiful bike ride through the eyes of the biker in Zichron Yaakov, a quaint and picturesque town on the tip of the Carmel Mountain range. Watch here » Ask the Rabbi: Does Judaism Believe in Life After Death? Rabbi Tully Brycks give a profound and deeply insightful answer in this week's "Ask the Rabbi"! Read more » The Mountains of Israel: A Taste of Heaven This beautiful book features breathtaking photos of the Land of Israel, its fields and mountains, its holy places both ancient and modern, paired with inspiring Biblical verses relating directly to the Land. Read about Hannah’s sacrifice in Shiloh while looking at a panoramic photo of the ancient Tel. Learn about Abraham’s purchase of land in Hebron for Sarah’s grave and see a picture of the Cave of the Patriarchs. Scattered throughout the pages are inspiring stories and parables relating to the verses. Lovers of Israel and the Bible will treasure this book for years. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Boruch Len's caught this beautiful image of a bee hovering over a cactus plant in the Land of Israel. See more photos by Boruch Len » 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 » “This is a Great Newsletter” 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 » Rabbi Tuly, My wife and I are South African Christians, and we pray for the well-being of the Land of Israel every day.  Please remember that you and your countrymen are the apple of God’s eye, He holds you in the hollow of his hand, He watches over you day and night, and our Lord will not allow anybody to touch His people in his beloved country of Israel.  God will bless and keep you and make His face shine upon you!! SHALOM, Kind regards, LOUIS VAN DER LINDE I'm from Plainview, Texas. This is a great newsletter... I pray peace for Israel- Doris Hartley Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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