Happy Independence Day, to ALL of our readers ✡ "But They Had No Comforter" - ISRAEL365

But I returned and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun; and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power, but they had no comforter. Ecclesiastes 4:1 (The Israel Bible™)   וְשַׁבְתִּי אֲנִי וָאֶרְאֶה אֶת כָּל הָעֲשֻׁקִים אֲשֶׁר נַעֲשִׂים תַּחַת הַשָּׁמֶשׁ וְהִנֵּה דִּמְעַת הָעֲשֻׁקִים וְאֵין לָהֶם מְנַחֵם וּמִיַּד עֹשְׁקֵיהֶם כֹּחַ וְאֵין לָהֶם מְנַחֵם קוהלת ד:א v’-shav-TEE a-NEE va-er-EH et kol ha-a-shu-KEEM a-SHER na-a-SEEM TA-khat ha-SHA-mesh v’-hi-NAY dim-AT ha-a-shu-KEEM v’-AYN la-HEM m’-na-KHAYM u-mi-YAD o-sh’-kay-HEM KO-akh v’-AYN la-HEM m’-na-KHAYM

Today's Israel Inspiration When the verse mentions “all the oppressions that are done,” it refers to the suffering of the Jewish people in exile.  Koheleth observes, however, that not only do the Jewish people suffer in exile but that they lack the leadership to comfort them.  Rabbi Obadiah Sforno notes that the phrase “a comforter” is repeated twice in this verse, hinting that they were lacking the leadership to teach them the two keys for redemption.  Firstly, the Jewish people need a leader who will guide them to repentance, for through sincere repentance comes redemption.  Second, they need a leader who will show them how to pray effectively so that their prayers will be answered, and they will be returned to the Land of Israel. Many Jews have made a home in the United States during their exile from Israel. We are so thankful for the warm hospitality that America has provided for the Jews over the decades. We would like to wish all those celebrating a very happy Independence Day!   Please enjoy 20% off our entire store during our solidarity sale » Our Eyes in the Sky Get an insider view of the Israeli Air Force!   Watch more » Rabbi Tuly's Newsmax Op-ed in Honor of July 4th We are all used to seeing despicable images of burning American flags throughout the capitals of the Mideast. However, there is one country in the region whose citizens proudly wave the stars and stripes. That country is Israel.   Read more » What does 'Chai' mean? In Hebrew, each letter has a numerical value. The number 10 is the letter Yud. The number 8 is the letter Chet. Chet-Yud spells the word Chai, which means “Living” or “Life”. Therefore, in Judaism the number 18 correlates to life.  Many Jews have the custom to donate money in multiples of “Chai”, as a good omen for life. It is also customary to wear jewelry depicting the word 'Chai' such as the beautiful Chai necklace pictured above. In celebrating life, we would like to offer all of you an 18% or 'chai' discount of your purchase from our store!   Save 18% off our entire store! » Plant a tree in honor of the 4th of July!!!   PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo Stunning summer in Tel Aviv overlooking Jaffa, by Noam Chen.   See more photos by Noam Chen » 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 Christopher M. from Pennsylvania; Saul F. from New York; Sylvia G. from Illinois; Stuart O. from Pennsylvania. Shop the Israel365 Store »  Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Lynn W. from New Jersey; Bandar A. from Jeddah; Nancy W. from Georgia; Bradford S. from Missouri. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Renata J. from Connecticut; Peter C. from the UK; Ronald H. from Texas; Sarah H. from Missouri. Donate to Holocaust Survivors Now »  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 » “Jerusalem is the Apple of His Eye” 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 » Shalom Rabbi Tuly, My praise has been day in and day out for  Jerusalem, I do remember the six day war and knew in my soul that the LORD G-D would be the shield and buckler, crying with tears of mercy to watch and keep those who so gallantly answered the call of arise, never did my faith in the weakest moment fail, thought of Moses,Elijah and others  who depended on his saving hand, The victory was a miracle, Exodus came before me, He was fighting for his chosen , and still, Psalm 125. Jerusalem is the apple of His eye. --Patricia. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

Copyright © 2017 Israel365, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for daily Israel Scenes and Inspiration on our website, www.israel365.com. Our mailing address is: Israel365 34 Nahal Ein Gedi Apt #17 Beit Shemesh 9909875 Israel