The Meaning of the Hebrew Word Ya-Ar ✡ "Is the Tree of the Field Man" - ISRAEL365

For is the tree of the field man, that it should be besieged of thee? Deuteronomy 20:19 (The Israel Bible™) כִּי הָאָדָם עֵץ הַשָּׂדֶה לָבֹא מִפָּנֶיךָ בַּמָּצוֹר דברים כ:יט kee ha-a-dam aytz ha-sa-de la-vo mi-pa-ne-kha ba-ma-tzor

Today's Israel Inspiration A story goes that after a massive hurricane, research was conducted to determine why some trees had fallen, while others in the very same vicinity had not.  After much investigation it was revealed that the trees that grew very close to their water source had been uprooted, while those further away had stood their ground.  Why was this so?  Quite simply, a tree will find water, however deep or far it needs to spread its roots, and the harder it works, the stronger those roots are!  King David's analogy of man to a tree is not simply poetic.  Like a tree, the strength of man corresponds to the effort that he puts forth to achieve his goals. Put down YOUR roots in the Holy Land. Plant a tree in Israel today » Why Are the Jews Still Here? Based on the poetic verse of Chloe Valdary, this powerful short film asks 'What is the essence of the nation of Israel?' Watch here » Why Did Donald Trump Don a Tallit? As the emerging phenomenon of Christians adopting Jewish rituals grows, Jews are beginning to ask if this sign of a newfound closeness is a positive thing, or if it is even allowed by Jewish law. Read more » Today's Israel Photo The Jerusalem forest in full springtime bloom!  In Hebrew, 'ya-ar' means forest.  This is 'Ya-ar Y'-ru-sha-la-yeem'. See more photos by Joe Aminoff » If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel. Thank You to our latest Tree Donors! "Todah Rabbah" to Gloria G. from Maryland; Val G. from Canada; George S. from Maryland; Terri J. from North Carolina. Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers! "Todah Rabbah" to David R. from Florida; Ruth E. from Washington; Joseph S. from North Carolina; James E. from Arkansas. Shop the Israel365 Store » “I Truly Love the Verses and News” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch » This is inspiring to read and I truly love the verses and news. Israel has always captivated me since childhood, and through advancement in technology and communication it has made me closer to Israel. I wish you and Israel the best. Shalom! - Phillip Medina Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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