The Birthplace of Faith ✡ "Go Forth From Your Land" - ISRAEL365

And the Lord said to Abram, "Go forth from your land and from your birthplace and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you." Genesis 12:1 (The Israel Bible™)   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

Jerusalem 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.  Abraham's first stop is in the holy city of Hebron, and it is there where he begins to make his mark on all of humanity, and start the process of the formation of monotheism.  Learn more about Hebron and its crucial role in bringing faith to the world with a FREE ebook from the Hebron Fund. Get your ebook here » Movie Trailer: Astounding Reenactment of Biblical Scenes Hold onto your seats as you go back in time to the biblical Jacob adjuring his twelve sons to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah, as the Bible comes to life!   Watch here » Feast of the Messiah Passover is celebrated for eight days outside the Land of Israel and seven days in Israel. Acharon shel Pesach, the last day of Passover, is associated with the Messiah – and the future redemption.   Read more » Velvet Matzah and Afikoman Covers This beautiful black velvet Passover set is the essence of elegance. It includes both the cover one would use to encase the three matzot used atthe seder, and the pouch used to house the Afikoman, the desert matzah of special significance.   Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily 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 » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Any takers? Yesterday's fantastic photo featured fields in the Upper Galilee! 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 » “Enjoy It Daily” 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 have just 'discovered'  this site and you. I have had it for about a week or so and enjoy it daily.. Rev. Betty Matthews I look forward to your news (e-mails) and wish to show my appreciation. Thank you very much (Todah rabah)- Nelson Modlin Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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