"The Droughts of Summer" ✡ Summer Fun in Jerusalem

Praiseworthy is he whose transgression is forgiven... For day and night Your hand is heavy upon me; my freshness was transformed as in the droughts of summer, forever. PSALMS (32:1,4) אַשְׁרֵי נְשׂוּי פֶּשַׁע...כִּי יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה תִּכְבַּד עָלַי יָדֶךָ נֶהְפַּךְ לְשַׁדִּי בְּחַרְבֹנֵי קַיִץסֶלָה תהילים לב:א,ד ash-ray n'-soy pe-sha ... kee yo-mam va-lai-la tikh-bad a-lai ya-de-kha ne-h'-pakh l'-sa-dee b'-khar-vo-nay kai-yitz se-la

Today's Israel Inspiration The word 'ashrei,' fortunate, which begins today's Psalm, speaks of the fortunate person who veers away from sin and chooses the Godly path. The Psalmist uses a metaphor of a hot summer drought in the Land of Israel to describe how his strength was almost sapped because of his sins. Later on (verse 6), he describes repentance, symbolized by the refreshing waters of the rainy winter season. How true that the seasons can play a part in our frame of mind! During Israel's long and hot summer days, Meir Panim runs wonderful camps for underpriviledged kids, providing a safe and nurturing experience to renew and reenergize their spirits. Last chance to give a child a summer of hope in the Land of Israel » Summer in Jerusalem: Must-See Water Show Just outside the Old City walls, Jerusalem's Teddy Park offers an incredible water, light and music show. Visitors share what makes this attraction so special. Watch here » From a Prayer and a Miracle to Feeding Thousands An incredible story of a couple who prayed twenty years for a child, and took upon themselves extra good deeds to open the doors of heavenly mercy. Watch here » Adina: My Design Sketchbook Adina: My Design Sketchbook is a fun, empowering workbook for fashion designers of all ages who love modern AND modest fashion. It provides the skills to create real illustrations and designs. Using step-by-step tutorials, stickers, suggestions, and encouragement, Adina’s Designs inspire creativity and self-expression, without compromising on dignity and self-respect. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo This great photo by Daniel Malkiel features Teddy Park's sound and light fountain at the foot of the Old City walls, across the street from Jaffa Gate. The park is named for past Jerusalem mayor, Teddy Kollek, obm, who was legendary for building up modern Jerusalem. See more photos by Daniel Malkiel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Janie Barnett of Warsaw, Illinois in honor of Pat Vickers. Toda raba! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Thank You for Sharing So Much of 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 » Thank you for sharing so much of Israel. I pray for peace in Israel every night... God Bless and Save Israel.-John Rees Shalom, I am Esther from Germany. I am pleased with the photos and news from Israel, especially Jerusalem. I love the Jewish people and Israel and pray daily for it. I was already very often in Israel and am right back there. Shabbat Shalom, Esther Kluge Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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