He who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God - ISRAEL365

For I Hashem am He who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God: you shall be holy, for I am holy. Leviticus 11:45 (The Israel Bible™) כִּי אֲנִי יְהוָה הַמַּעֲלֶה אֶתְכֶם מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם לִהְיֹת לָכֶם לֵאלֹהִים וִהְיִיתֶם קְדֹשִׁים כִּי קָדוֹשׁ אָנִי ויקרא מה:יא KEE a-NEE a-do-NAI ha-ma-a-LEH et-KHEM may-E-retz mitz-RA-yim lih-YOT la-KHEM lay-lo-HEEM vih-yee-TEM k’-do-SHEEM KEE ka-DOSH A-nee

Today's Israel Inspiration In the above verse, the Jewish nation is instructed to be "holy, for I am holy."  Many Biblical Commentators interpret the phrase being holy to mean demonstrating self-control in overcoming natural human desires and instincts. While humans were created with desires and instincts, Hashem commands us to conquer these urges in an effort to attain holiness and connect to Him. In the past few days, more than 6 million Floridians have evacuated their homes in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.  Florida Governor Rick Scott warned residents that, "Hurricane Irma will be the most catastrophic storm the state has ever seen," and encouraged everyone to seek shelter before the storm's arrival. Evacuation and self-preservation would be the normal human response to Governor Scott's warning. It is only natural that humans would want to distance themselves from the looming threat of danger. Contrary to this natural human instinct, volunteers of ZAKA, Israel's leading volunteer search and rescue organization, have established command centers in the areas forecast to be hardest hit by Irma. Equipped with generators, sleeping bags, food, water and search and rescue equipment, ZAKA is standing by to evacuate stranded residents, and treat the wounded. As commanded in the above verse, these ZAKA volunteers currently stationed in the USA are representing the Jewish people and the State of Israel in keeping with the Biblical value of  being holy by helping those in need rather than protecting themselves. Your support will allow ZAKA to continue their work during this critical time. Donate now » Help in Houston from Israel ZAKA volunteers traveled to Houston to help with recovery efforts, and Pastor Becky Keenan cannot thank them enough!  Watch » ZAKA Aids Houston's Christian Community In an unprecedented move that sets aside a long-held prohibition against Jews entering Christian houses of prayer, a team of Orthodox volunteers with Israel’s premiere search and rescue organization has traveled to Texas in order to help restore the disaster-struck region’s houses of worship, including churches. Read more »   PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo Daniel Malkiel's magical photo of an Israeli beach at sunset. See more photos by Daniel Malkiel »  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 Joseph B. from New York; Carole D. from Texas; Judy S. from Alabama; Sylvia G. from Illinois. Shop the Israel365 Store » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Don B. from California; Joe H. from California; Catherine and Mark T. from Washington; Marjorie M. from Georgia. Plant Vineyards in Samaria » Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to David A. from Canada; Ross M. from New Zealand; Lillian P. from New York; Scott C. from Canada. 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 » “You are the Chosen” 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 » We, here in South Africa do love the Israelis. Though we do get those people that don't believe in God or Jesus. If it was not for the jews and Jesus. Where would us have been. You are the chosen. We pray for the jews. --Marlene Hermanus Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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