Divine Feasting on Holy Land Flavors ✡ "The Fruit of the Land" - ISRAEL365

Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto Hashem seven days: on the first day shall be a sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a sabbath. Leviticus 23:39 (The Israel Bible™)   אַךְ בַּחֲמִשָּׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם לַחֹדֶשׁ הַשְּׁבִיעִי בְּאָסְפְּכֶם אֶת תְּבוּאַת הָאָרֶץ תָּחֹגּוּ אֶת חַג יְהוָה שִׁבְעַת יָמִים בַּיּוֹם הָרִאשׁוֹן שַׁבָּתוֹן וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁמִינִי שַׁבָּתוֹן ויקרא כג:לט akh ba-kha-mi-SHAH a-SAR yom la-KHO-desh ha-sh’-vee-EE b’-os-p’-KHEM et t’-vu-at ha-A-retz ta-KHO-gu et khag a-do-NAI shiv-AT ya-MEEM ba-YOM ha-ri-SHON sha-ba-TON u-va-YOM ha-sh’-mee-NEE sha-ba-TON. ul-kakh-TEM la-KHEM ba-YOM ha-ri-SHON p’-REE aytz ha-DAR ka-POT t’-ma-REEM va-a-NAF aytz a-VOT v’-ar-VAY NA-khal us-makh-TEM lif-NAY ah-do-NAI e-lo-hay-KHEM shiv-AT ya-MEEM

Today's Israel Inspiration There is an inherent lesson as to what constitutes true beauty in the eyes of God and we learn this from the very special Etrog (citron fruit) which is waved together with the Lulav each year on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. In Leviticus 23:40, God instructs the people to take a "beautiful tree", in Hebrew "Hadar". Explains the Talmud, the word "dar" is close to the English word "endure" and therefore must apply to a fruit which perseveres against the odds. Though many fruits are seasonal, only the Etrog endures throughout the year, growing and blossoming throughout all seasons, hot and cold. Its persistence and determination to thrive is what makes the fruit truly beautiful. Similarly, the olive oil used in the Menorah of the Temple, once beaten, pressed and purified, gives off what the Bible describes as an eternal light (Leviticus 24:2), and has, as well, become a symbol of endurance throughout the generations. Just like the Etrog and olive oil represent fortitude, so too the people of Israel will continue to rise above the cruelty of her enemies and will forever magnificently shine brighter than ever.   Fill your home with the delightful taste of Galilee Green olive oil » A Meal Fit for Royalty! Chana Veffer of Galilee Green shares her delicious holiday recipe using a very special ingredient from the Holy Land!   Watch » How Divine Feasting Can Bring Paradise Eating is not only for pleasure, but also serves the spiritual purpose to nourish both our bodies and souls, the way God intended.   Read more » Why The Israel Bible?   The Israel Bible highlights God's love for the Land of Israel, with its Hebrew-English layout, selected transliterated verses and unique Israel centered commentary on each and every chapter! The Israel Bible makes it so obvious that the Land of Israel is God's chosen land, the land He gave to the children of Israel. Now more than ever, when the world wants to deny this very connection (just look at the recent UNESCO resolution for an example!) The Israel Bible is a necessity!!   Take advantage of our 7% sale and save! »   Today's Israel Photo The rich yellow color of the etrog (citron fruit) truly stands out among the greenery of the Lulav, in the same way the Land of Israel captures God's attention above all the countries of the world. How much more so when the fruit itself grows in the very soil of God's forever light!   See more photos by Yehoshua Halevi » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Every year on Sukkot, thousands of people from all over the world gather at the Western Wall for the priestly blessing, known as the Cohen Benediction. The event, which took place this very morning in Jerusalem, is truly spectacular and is a tremendous way to fulfill the commandment to be joyous on this holday! If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider planting a tree or buying products from our store to bless the Land and the People of Israel.   “Todah Rabbah” to our Latest Tree Donors Carolyn L. from Texas for planting 2 trees! Jerry K. from Saskatoon, Canada for planting 2 trees! Hazel R. from the UK for planting a tree!                                                                                                                                  Plant a Tree in Israel »    Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Encarnacion MacKenzie from Florida.   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “I Love Israel365” 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 » I love Israel, but live in the UK and last visited Israel 40 years ago, though I intend to come back one day soon and bring my husband who has never visited the beautiful Yisroel. Your daily emails keep me connected so that I can feel part of what is going on in Israel even from so far away. Keep up the good work. G'mar Chativah Tovah. -Geraldine Watson Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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