How Do You Give a Blessing? ✡ "He Blessed Them That Day" - ISRAEL365

So he (Jacob) blessed them that day, saying, "By you shall Israel bless, saying ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe'." Genesis 48:20 (The Israel Bible™)   וַיְבָרְכֵם בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא לֵאמוֹר בְּךָ יְבָרֵךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל לֵאמֹר יְשִׂמְךָ אֱ-לֹהִים כְּאֶפְרַיִם וְכִמְנַשֶּׁה בְּרֵאשִׁית מח:כ va-y'-var-khaym ba-yom ha-hu lay-mor b'-kha y'-va-raykh yis-ra-ayl lay-mor yis-m'-kha e-lo-heem k'-ef-ra-yim v'-khi-m'-na-she

Today's Israel Inspiration This verse is the source of a common Jewish tradition. On Friday nights in many Jewish homes, fathers bless their sons with these very words: “May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe.”  (Girls are blessed “like Sarah, Rivka, Rachel and Leah.”) The intention of the blessing is to offer children strength in the face of adversity: although Egypt at the time was known for its immorality, Ephraim and Menashe grew up righteous and worthy enough to be counted among the tribes of Israel.  We bless our children that they should draw on such fortitude. Get a beautiful Blessing for the Home, in Hebrew and English, from the non-profit Israeli organization, Meir Panim.   Get a FREE Blessing for Your Home » "Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe" Music Video Enjoy this powerful music video which takes you on a tour of the sights and sounds of the Holy City.   Watch here » A Day in the Life of a Meir Panim Volunteer Each time Sara Cohen visits the Holy Land, she volunteers at Meir Panim’s Jerusalem soup kitchen. Come along on a fascinating day in her life!   Read more » Israel Photo Trivia In today's photo by Sharon Gabay, can you name the bridge in the distance that has been a Jerusalem landmark since 2008? Send me an email or post your answer on Facebook!   Guess on Facebook » 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 So Enjoy 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 » Thank you Rabbi Tuly. I so enjoy Israel365. I learn so many thing about Israel every day. Linda Thomas Bellamy Hi...thank you for this site and thank you for revealing the real truth about the Jewish land. I long to visit this holy place.. Zaidah (South Africa) Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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