Visit the Israel Carmel Winery ✡ "Took of Them For Bread and Wine" - ISRAEL365

But the former governors that were before me laid burdens upon the people, and took of them forbread and wine above forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants lorded over the people; but so did not I, because of the fear of God. NEHEMIAH (5:15) וְהַפַּחוֹת הָרִאשֹׁנִים אֲשֶׁר לְפָנַי הִכְבִּידוּ עַל הָעָם וַיִּקְחוּ מֵהֶם בְּלֶחֶם וָיַיִן אַחַר כֶּסֶף שְׁקָלִים אַרְבָּעִים  גַּם נַעֲרֵיהֶם שָׁלְטוּ עַל הָעָם וַאֲנִי לֹא עָשִׂיתִי כֵן מִפְּנֵי יִרְאַת אֱ-לֹהִים נחמיה ה:טו v'-ha-pa-khot ha-ri-sho-neem a-sher l'-fa-nai hikh-bee-du al ha-am va-yik-khu may-hem b'-le-khem va-ya-yin a-khar ke-sef sh'-ka-leem ar-ba-eem gam na-a-ray-hem sha-l'-tu al ha-am va-a-nee lo a-see-tee khayn mi-p'-nay yir-at e-lo-heem

Jerusalem Inspiration More than any other produce, bread and wine were the staples of ancient society. Bread provides basic nourishment, and wine's alcoholic properties were used to disinfect water.  Jews recite special benedictions over both bread and wine, and they are both utilized in spiritual rituals, thus strengthening the connection between physical and spiritual sustenance. In addition, wheat and grapes are two of the special agricultural products associated with the Land of Israel (Deuteronomy 8:8). Today, after 2,000 years of desolation, Israel prophetically boasts a booming agriculture and over 200 wineries that produce award-winning wines. 'Karmey Chessed' means Vineyards of Kindness, and this organization's goal is to spread the bounty of Israel to those who need it most.  While IDF soldiers bring to mind valiant fighters, the reality is that there are many soldiers that suffer from extreme poverty.  Karmey Chessed embraces these young men and often their families, providing them with the necessary staples that these heroes need and deserve. Help Karmey Chessed help our heroes » Carmel, Camel Wines In this humerous clip, learn why the Carmel winery has a line of camel wines. Watch here » Help Needed Far From the Battlefield When we think of Israeli soldiers, we tend to think of brave warriors fighting in the field. However, for certain soldiers, their battles are also fought for day-to-day survival.  One organization heard their plight and answered, learn how. Read more » Elijah Kiddush Cup This Elijah Cup is a wooden Kiddush Cup filled with wine for the Prophet Elijah during the Passover Seder. Yair Emanuel is a well known Israeli artist famous for his depictions of the old city. This cup features an impressive Jerusalem skyline image. Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo A beautiful vineyard in the Land of Israel by Boruch Len. The Hebrew word for vineyard is 'kerem'. 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 » “I Love Reading the Messages On This Site” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send mean email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch » I am glad to get news from Israel via your site.  May the God I worship help your efforts in disseminating Israel news. Andy living in Sri Lanka This site, yout daily connection to Jerusalem, is very encouraging . I love it. I am Solomon Solomon islands and I love reading the messages on this site.-Joseph Riau Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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