Purim Miracles Do Happen! ✡ "A Feast and a Holiday" - ISRAEL365

The Jews had gladness and joy, a feast and a holiday. Esther 8:17 (The Israel Bible™) שִׂמְחָה וְשָׂשׂוֹן לַיְּהוּדִים מִשְׁתֶּה וְיוֹם טוֹב אסתר ח:יז sim-KHA vi-sa-SON la-yi-hu-DEEM mish-TE vi-YOM tov

Shabbat Inspiration Have you ever had a "bad" experience only to later discover that it was all for the best? Esther was the unwilling wife of an anti-Semitic king who lived a secret life as a Jew. Yet her predicament places her in the perfect position to rise up and save the Jewish people. On Purim, we raise ourselves up and bring joy to others with the beloved customs of feasting and sending gifts to the needy. Today in Israel, 1 out of 3 children is living in poverty. Help make the holiday a happy and joyous time for all of the Children of Israel! Bring Joy to a Hungry Child this Purim » “What Does Haman Say?”: A Musical Telling of the Purim Story A hilarious musical rendition of the Purim story, including a powerful final message! Watch now » An Opportunity to Fulfill the Biblical Commandments of Purim Purim is known for its festivities of feasting, drinking and dressing up. This year, Meir Panim has organized unique activities to enhance the day for Israel's poor and lonely citizens. Read more » An Everlasting Hebrew Name A Hebrew name is a fundamental element of one's identity. Traditionally, baby boys are given their Hebrew name eight days after their birth at their circumcision ceremony (brit milah) and baby girls are given their Hebrew names during the Torah reading in the days following their birth. If one's parents did not give them a Hebrew name at birth, or if an individual is converting to Judaism from another religion, they have the freedom to choose their own Hebrew name. Those who have received a Hebrew name later in life have attested to the power they felt in their instant connection to their Biblical name. Find out your Hebrew name today! Hebrew Name Plaques on Sale for $99 » Today's Israel Photo Today's magnificent photo by Boruch Len shows the largest synagogue in Jerusalem. A replica of a synagogue destroyed in Belz, Poland during the Holocaust, its rebuilding stands for the eternity of the Jewish people. See more photos by Boruch Len » 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 Breaking Israel News Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Edward Schreiber, Robin Wagner, Mary Smith, Brad Teter, Dianne Roberson, Salvatore Cirelli, Donna Kroeger, Matthew Port, Derek Puchert, Gerald Lynch. Fight Anti-Israel Media Bias » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Laura Kayser from New Mexico; Janell Berger from Illinois; Vina Silasi from Texas; Robin Lopes from Pennsylvania. Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank You to Our Purim Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Brenda Corley from Alabama; Janet Cappellanti-Adams from California; Rosa Vega from Florida; Saul Finkelstein from New York. Bring a Joyous Purim to Israel's Neediest » 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 » “God Bless Israel” 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 » God Bless Israel and all its People and the valiant IDF  stay Strong and Courageous from a Veteran of the British Army. -Clive Bridgeman, Wellington, Somerset, England Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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