Struggling with God ✡ "Thy Name Shall be Called No More Yaakov" - ISRAEL365

And he said: ‘Thy name shall be called no more Yaakov, but Israel; for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.’ Genesis 32:29 (The Israel Bible™)   וַיֹּאמֶר לֹא יַעֲקֹב יֵאָמֵר עוֹד שִׁמְךָ כִּי אִם יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּי שָׂרִיתָ עִם אֱלֹהִים וְעִם  אֲנָשִׁים וַתּוּכָל בראשית לב:כט va-Yo-Mer lo ya-a-kov yo-Mar od shim-KHA Kee eem yis-ra-AYL Kee Sha-reet eem e-lo-HEEM ve eem a-Na-sheem va-tu-KHal

Shabbat Inspiration Have you ever noticed that if someone were to faint, the first thing that the people around them would do is scream that person's name? This is because a name is deeply connected to a person essence. By screaming someone's name, you are trying to awaken their inner core. In the Bible, Yaakov was given his name because he was born holding onto his brother Esau's ankle. The name Yaakov stems from the Hebrew word for ankle. Having been born second and literally holding onto his brother's ankle symbolizes what could have been Yaakov's passive role in history. After Yaakov's struggle with God from which he emerged victorious, his name was changed to Yisrael which means "who prevails with God". This event was so significant in Yaakov's life, that his name had to be changed to match his new identity and reality. This is the importance and significance of one's name. Please click here to find out your Hebrew name and what it says about your essence » The Power of a Biblical Name Donna Jollay, the Director of Christians relations at Israel365 is gifted with a Hebrew Name Plaque by her colleagues.   Watch » Jewish Converts 'Reborn' With New Hebrew Names By Jewish law, a convert is considered as if born anew. Therefore, part of the conversion process is choosing a Hebrew name.   Read more » Dead Sea Day & Night Cream Combo You wouldn't want one essential cream without the other. Now you can get both for less! Dead sea creams are full of vitamins and nutrients, leaving your skin smooth, refreshed and healthy!   Shop Dead Sea- now 20% off! »   “And he lay down and slept under a broom-tree; and, behold, an angel touched him, and said unto him: ‘Arise and eat.’” I Kings 19:5   PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo Rebecca Kowalsky photo of the lifting of the Torah after being read at the Western Wall. In Hebrew, this special custom of raising up the Torah for all to see is called "hagba."   See more photos by Rebecca Kowalsky » 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 Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Lynda N. from Idaho; Douglas A. from Florida; Erwin L. from Texas; Russell T. from North Carolina. Shop the Israel365 Store »  Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Theresa B. from Missouri; Dirk C. from Netherlands; Anna M. from Maryland; Cynthia M. from Georgia. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank You to our to our Bride Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to John G. from Pennsylvania; Bruce S. from Georgia; Anna W. from Maryland; Daniel W. from Florida. Bring Joy to Needy Couples in Jerusalem »  Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Helen Weissman from Finland. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Awesome for Scripture to Come Alive” 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 » It`s awesome for scripture to come alive. No doubt King David was a man after God's own heart. There is no best way to find and know God apart from the Bible and I love it. The Lord God Almighty bless you guys the only people and Nation founded by God himself through Abraham. Be blessed you Jews. -- Rev Peter Sekyi Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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