"The Droughts of Summer" ✡ Summer Fun in Jerusalem

Praiseworthy is he whose transgression is forgiven... For day and night Your hand is heavy upon me; my freshness was transformed as in the droughts of summer, forever. PSALMS (32:1,4) אַשְׁרֵי נְשׂוּי פֶּשַׁע...כִּי יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה תִּכְבַּד עָלַי יָדֶךָ נֶהְפַּךְ לְשַׁדִּי בְּחַרְבֹנֵי קַיִץסֶלָה תהילים לב:א,ד ash-ray n'-soy pe-sha ... kee yo-mam va-lai-la tikh-bad a-lai ya-de-kha ne-h'-pakh l'-sa-dee b'-khar-vo-nay kai-yitz se-la

Today's Israel Inspiration The word 'ashrei,' fortunate, which begins today's Psalm, speaks of the fortunate person who veers away from sin and chooses the Godly path. The Psalmist uses a metaphor of a hot summer drought in the Land of Israel to describe how his strength was almost sapped because of his sins. Later on (verse 6), he describes repentance, symbolized by the refreshing waters of the rainy winter season. How true that the seasons can play a part in our frame of mind! During Israel's long and hot summer days, Meir Panim runs wonderful camps for underpriviledged kids, providing a safe and nurturing experience to renew and reenergize their spirits. Last chance to give a child a summer of hope in the Land of Israel » Summer in Jerusalem: Must-See Water Show Just outside the Old City walls, Jerusalem's Teddy Park offers an incredible water, light and music show. Visitors share what makes this attraction so special. Watch here » From a Prayer and a Miracle to Feeding Thousands An incredible story of a couple who prayed twenty years for a child, and took upon themselves extra good deeds to open the doors of heavenly mercy. Watch here » Adina: My Design Sketchbook Adina: My Design Sketchbook is a fun, empowering workbook for fashion designers of all ages who love modern AND modest fashion. It provides the skills to create real illustrations and designs. Using step-by-step tutorials, stickers, suggestions, and encouragement, Adina’s Designs inspire creativity and self-expression, without compromising on dignity and self-respect. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo This great photo by Daniel Malkiel features Teddy Park's sound and light fountain at the foot of the Old City walls, across the street from Jaffa Gate. The park is named for past Jerusalem mayor, Teddy Kollek, obm, who was legendary for building up modern Jerusalem. See more photos by Daniel Malkiel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Janie Barnett of Warsaw, Illinois in honor of Pat Vickers. Toda raba! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Thank You for Sharing So Much of Israel” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » Thank you for sharing so much of Israel. I pray for peace in Israel every night... God Bless and Save Israel.-John Rees Shalom, I am Esther from Germany. I am pleased with the photos and news from Israel, especially Jerusalem. I love the Jewish people and Israel and pray daily for it. I was already very often in Israel and am right back there. Shabbat Shalom, Esther Kluge Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Separate and Unequal in the Holiest Place in the World ✡ "Let Us Go Up to the Lord's Mount"

And many nations shall go, and they shall say, "Come, let us go up to the Lord's mount and to the house of the God of Jacob, and let Him teach us of His ways, and we will go in His paths." MICAH (4:2)   וְהָלְכוּ גּוֹיִם רַבִּים וְאָמְרוּ לְכוּ וְנַעֲלֶה אֶל הַר יְ-הֹוָה וְאֶל בֵּית אֱ-לֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב וְיוֹרֵנוּ מִדְּרָכָיו מִיכָה ד:ב v'-ha-l'-khu go-yim ra-beem v'-am-ru l'-khu v'-na-a-le el har a-doe-nai v'-el bayt e-lo-hai ya-a-kov v'-yo-ray-nu mid-ra-khav

Today's Israel Inspiration Today, non-Muslim visitors who "go up to the Lord's mount," the Temple Mount, will be in for a surprise when told they are forbidden to bring their Bibles or prayer books. Religious Jewish visitors get additional restrictions, and are made to wait on a separate entry line, where no water or food is allowed, in fear that they may make a blessing to God, which is forbidden. As the Jews enter, they are systematically surrounded, each and every time, by Hamas-supported women who shout and harass them, until Israeli police quickly escort the Jews away. Rabbi Yehudah Glick is on a mission to ensure human rights for all faiths to safely visit and pray at the holiest place on earth, the Temple Mount. May we together bring closer the day envisioned by our prophets, when "many nations shall go, and they shall say, 'Come, let us go up to the Lord's mount and to the house of the God of Jacob."   Please "Like" on Facebook the Temple Mount Heritage Foundation » Let Us Pray! Pro-Israel Pastor Keith Johnson takes YOU on tour of the Temple Mount (not for the faint-hearted). Includes footage of segregation in the U.S. with startling similarities. Watch here » Hero Took Bullets for the Right to Pray in the Holiest Place Entering our office with a bulletproof vest and a smile was none other than Rabbi Yehudah Glick, explaining his truly heroic struggle for the right to recite prayers on the Temple Mount. Read more » God Bless America T-Shirt God blesses not only the Holy Land of Israel, but also those who help and love Israel, as well as all those who walk in the path of God. Proudly display your patriotism for America in the holy language, with this t-shirt proclaiming "God bless America" in Hebrew. 100% combed cotton (high quality cotton) Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Daniel Malkiel stunning photo of the Temple Mount and Western Wall, where people from all around the world come to pour out their prayers at the gateway to heaven. See more photos by Daniel Malkiel » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's photo depicted the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem, which holds the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest known manuscripts of the Bible. The museum has a special mechanism allowing them to be transported underground for safekeeping in times of peril. 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 » “Technology is Sure a Blessing to be Used for Inspiration” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365!   Stay in Touch » Dear Rabbi, Hello from Cincinnati, I really enjoyed the picture of the sea of Galilee. We pray for Israel every night, it is so important to The Lord. Shalom, from my family and me.- Melissa McMillen Thank you for your messages. I'm from Crown Point, Indiana USA. Technology is sure a blessing to be used for inspiration. God Bless - Fred Ganz Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Thank You Canada! ✡ "The Upright Will Remain"

For the upright will remain in the Land forever, and the wholehearted will remain in it; but the wicked will be cut off from the Land, and the faithless uprooted from it. PROVERBS (2:21-22)   כִּי יְשָׁרִים יִשְׁכְּנוּ אָרֶץ וּתְמִימִים יִוָּתְרוּ בָה וּרְשָׁעִים מֵאֶרֶץ יִכָּרֵתוּ וּבוֹגְדִים יִסְּחוּ מִמֶּנָּה מִשְׁלֵי ב:כא,אב kee y'-sha-reem yosh-k'-nu a-retz u-t'-mee-meem yi-va-t'-ru ba u-r'-sha-eem may-e-retz yi-ka-ray-tu u-vog-deem yis-khu mi-me-na

Today's Israel Inspiration This Canada Day, listen to the incredible words of Prime Minister Stephen Harper: “It is a Canadian tradition to stand for what is principled and just, regardless of whether it is convenient or popular... Israel is the only country in the Middle East, which has long anchored itself in the ideals of freedom, democracy and the rule of law... Through fire and water, Canada will stand with you.” Today, we salute the strong alliance between Canada and Israel, and thank our wonderful readers from the north!   Get a "Canada Supports Israel" Bumper Sticker » Stephen Harper Inspires at the Knesset One can feel the genuine warmth and respect of two world leaders meeting on Israeli soil. Watch an inspiring welcome ceremony for Canadian PM Stephen Harper, with Netanyahu’s heartfelt speech well worth watching at the 3:15mark. Watch here » Tensions with Israeli Druze Recent events have, for the first time in Israeli history, pitted the Israeli Druze against their host country in a moral dilemma with biblical roots and life-or-death implications. Read more » Canada Stands With Israel Bumper Sticker Show the world that YOU are proud to stand with Israel! Choose the Canadian flag or your own country flag. Get this Great Bumper Sticker » Today's Israel Photo Daniel Malkiel glorious photo of a sunflower in the Land of Israel. Did you know that roasted sunflower seeds are an Israeli favorite? See more photos by Daniel Malkiel » Yesterday's Photo Trivia You got it! Yesterday's photo by Ilan Rosen featured Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), Israel’s largest freshwater lake. In Hebrew, the root of "Kinneret" is "kinor" which means harp, referring to the lake's harp-like shape. Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Robin Sussman in memory of her parents Sigmund and Barbara Beer. Toda Raba!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Greetings from Canada” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365!   Stay in Touch » Greetings from Canada:  I so appreciate the articles, pictures and video's featuring your amazing land and peoples. Thank you for all you share about the wonders of Israel, Leslie from Cranbrook, BC Canada I have a prayer shawl, not like the one [in the photo] of the man praying in the field. One that was knitted by a person from my church! I love it and I love Israel365 and Jerusalem365! Polly, Concord, North Carolina, USA Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Great Gift Ideas from the Holy Land! ✡ "All the Gifts of the Holy Offerings"

All the gifts of the holy [offerings] which are set aside by the children of Israel for the Lord I have given to you, and to your sons and daughters with you, as an eternal portion. NUMBERS (18:19)   כֹּל תְּרוּמֹת הַקֳּדָשִׁים אֲשֶׁר יָרִימוּ בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל לַי-הֹוָה נָתַתִּי לְךָ וּלְבָנֶיךָ וְלִבְנֹתֶיךָ אִתְּךָ לְחָק עוֹלָם במדבר יח:יט kol t'-ru-mot ha-ka-da-sheem a-sher ya-ree-mu b'-nay yis-ra-ayl la-a-do-nai na-ta-tee l'-kha u-l'-va-ne-kha v'-li-vi-no-te-kha it-kha l'-khak o-lam

Today's Israel Inspiration We learn in the Bible about how the Jewish priests (the "kohanim") would assist the people in bringing gifts of offerings in the Temple so they could feel closer to God. Sometimes the offering was given just for the love of God, and sometimes it was given to show gratitude or repentance. In our lives, gifts have a similar, positive effect of bringing people closer together, and thus we are taught by our Sages that generally, a gift should not be given anonymously, but rather in a way that brings together the hearts of the giver and the recipient. Come closer today to a loved one with a gift from Israel!    Stock up on fabulous holiday gifts from Israel with FREE U.S. Shipping this week » T.V. Reporter Surprises Co-Host with Israeli Gifts A television reporter describes his trip to Israel and delights his co-host with some special gifts from the Holy Land. Watch here » Next IDF Chief of Staff Announced The new Chief of Staff of the IDF will face major tests in protecting the nation of Israel. Meet Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot who has been nominated as the next Chief of Staff of the IDF, to replace the outgoing Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz in February.  Read more » AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream AHAVA is world renown for its luxurious moisturizing products made with essential minerals from the Dead Sea. This fabulous hand cream will soothe and soften your hands all winter, and makes a great gift. FREE U.S. Shipping this week only! » Israel Photo Trivia Today's photo by Daniel Malkiel shows a modern city in central Israel that has an ancient past. It was home to the Maccabees, who led the revolt against the Seleucid Greeks in the Chanuka story! Can you guess the name of this city? Send me an email or post your answer on Facebook. Guess on Facebook » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Angela Conley in honor of God. Toda Raba! Sponsor a day » “Hanukkah is Coming” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365!   Stay in Touch » Shalom Rabbi Tuly, The pictures and words you send us is so beautiful and comforting to see what is given to us by G-d. The words go so well with each and every picture... Hanukkah is coming and I wish Israel all the best during this holiday. Keep Israel safe and thanks once again. Moselle, UK Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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