The Holiday of Purim is Coming! ✡ "Esther, His Uncle's Daughter" - ISRAEL365

And he (Mordechai) brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. Esther 2:7 (The Israel Bible™) וַיְהִי אֹמֵן אֶת הֲדַסָּה הִיא אֶסְתֵּר בַּת דֹּדוֹ כִּי אֵין לָהּ אָב וָאֵם ירמיהו ג:יט va-yi-HEE o-MAYN et ha-da-SA hee es-TAYR bat do-DO kee ayn la av va-AYM

Today's Israel Inspiration On the upcoming festival of Purim, we read about the beautiful Queen Esther. But from today's verse we see that Esther was not always an honored royal enjoying the king’s favor. She was a poor orphan of uncertain future, who was rescued and provided for her kind cousin, Mordechai. Today in the Holy Land, there are 817,200 children living in poverty, facing similar challenges to that of Esther before she was wedded to the king. This year, the Israel365 Charity Fund will be bringing Purim joy to 2,500 of these beautiful, young souls. Follow in the footsteps of Mordechai and join us in providing for Israel's neediest this Purim. Bring a joyous Purim to the needy children of Israel » The Hidden Miracles of the Purim Story...in Song! Stand for a tale so grand; the city of Shushan is where it all began. So raise your glass if YOU can see the hidden meaning! Watch » Is There a Connection Between Purim and the Messiah? Purim is actually one of the most important holidays in the Jewish year and is the only holiday that Jews will continue to celebrate after the coming of the Messiah. Read more » Today's Israel Photo The Biblical city of Hebron is gearing up to celebrate Purim with costumes, music, food and fun! How will you celebrate the joyous holiday this year? Bring a Happy Purim to Israel's Neediest » 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 latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Gloria Van Gent from Washington; Kay Trudell from Florida; Heather Lamont from the UK; Mike Chouteau from Arizona. Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank You to Our Holocaust Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Peter Christian Thurm from Germany; Jonathan Kadoch from New Jersey; Honey Schick from New Jersey; Wanda Bax from California. Donate to Holocaust Survivors Now » Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Judith Maki from Michigan; Layne Sutton from Texas; Ramona Friesen from Canada; Linda Mullen from Alaska. Shop the Israel365 Store » 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 » “The Greatest World Movement” 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 » I feel so honored to participate in the greatest world movement to honor and restore Israel. May God continue to bless and protect his great land and people. -Maureen Corpron-Vel Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Purim in Pictures, A Must See ✡ "That Is Esther" - ISRAEL365

And he had brought up Hadassah, that is Esther. Esther 2:7 (The Israel Bible™)   וַיְהִי אֹמֵן אֶת הֲדַסָּה הִיא אֶסְתֵּר אסתר ב:ז va-y'-hee o-mayn et ha-da-sa hee es-tayr

Jerusalem Inspiration Esther is the name that comes to mind as the Jewish heroine of the Purim story, however, in the Megillah, we find that her given name is actually Hadassah. Why was Esther's name changed, and why has the second name gone down in fame throughout history? If we look at the meaning of the word Esther, we can see why.  Esther comes from the Hebrew root se-ter, סתר which means secret.  The miracle of Purim was intertwined with the hidden hand of God 'pulling the strings' throughout the story. Esther embodied the idea of hidden and revealed, how that which is evident to the naked eye does not always represent the full story. The Master of the World is the hidden force behind every salvation, and Esther merited the role in history to orchestrate that salvation.   Get ready for Purim with products from the Israel365 store » Purim Animated! Get ready for the holiday of Purim! This unique video tells the story of the Jewish salvation in pictures.   Watch here » Survey Finds High Level of Support for Instating Religious Law in Israel A new Pew study reveals strong social divisions between Israelis, uncovering some fascinating positions on intermarriage, separation of church – or in this case, synagogue – and state, and how Israel should deal with its Arab residents. Read more » "Of Milk and Honey" - A workbook on Israel and the Bible A delightful introductory learning aid about the Bible and the Land of Israel which includes modules like word games, fill in the blanks, crossword puzzles, map reading, stories and secret codes to decypher. Sketched images enhance the learning experience. This fun and educational workbook will expand one’s knowledge of the Bible and Judaism. Paperback, 52 pages Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo Jerusalem hide and seek knows no age limit, by Aaron Hyman. Purim is the holiday that celebrates both the hidden and the revealed. See more Jerusalem photos » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Robert French of Sherman, Texas. Todah rabah! Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “I am so impressed by your encouraging pictures of the Holy Land” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send mean email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch »   I enjoy my Jerusalem365 very much and look forward to the e-mail daily. -Carol, South Africa Hello, I am Pastor Alex Mkula... I am so impressed by your encouraging pictures of the Holy Land. Its been a blessing to receive photographs and stories from Israel. God bless Israel...Charles, Papua New Guinea Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Hebrew Music Monday ✡ "Hadassah that is Esther" - ISRAEL365

And he (Mordechai) brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. Esther 2:7 (The Israel Bible™) וַיְהִי אֹמֵן אֶת הֲדַסָּה הִיא אֶסְתֵּר בַּת דֹּדוֹ כִּי אֵין לָהּ אָב וָאֵם אֶסְתֵּר ב:ז va-y'-hee o-mayn et ha-da-sa hee es-tayr bat do-do kee ayn la av va-aym

Today's Israel Inspiration We learn from today's verse about Esther's very humble and difficult beginnings as an orphan with neither father nor mother. Mordechai not only became her primary caretaker as a child, but he instilled in her the Godly values that followed her throughout life, and she never veered from his guidance. In her role as Queen of Persia, Esther became a shining light for all generations of how to preserve one's faith in exile. Today in Israel, TikvahHope provides vital services to needy children, instilling the security desperately needed in their lives. Bring joy to a needy child in Israel this Purim » Hebrew Music Monday Sing along to "Song of Thanksgiving" by Safam based on the joyful words of Psalm 100. Our Hebrew and English transliteration will have you learning the holy language of Psalms with ease! Watch here » German Christian Charity Singles Out Israeli Holocaust Survivors Harald Eckert, Chairman of Christians for Israel International and CEO of “Initiative 27.Januar”, a coalition to improve German-Israeli relationships, recently visited Meir Panim’s free restaurant-style soup kitchen in Jerusalem to see first-hand the work of the dynamic organization. Read more » "Noah Ride the Wave" 2-Disc DVD Enjoy this 2-Disc DVD set from the Israeli “Raise Your Spirits” theater company which depicts the trials of Noah, the man destined to build an Ark that will save his family and the animal kingdom from God’s destructive flood. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Today's exuberant photo by Boruch Len features children jumping into Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). See more photos by Boruch Len » 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 » “Never Imagined Israel Could be so Beautiful” 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 » I never imagined Israel could be so beautiful. The pictures are captivating.... Dina Brandonisio Understanding the traditions of the people of God helps me to understand the Bible; it help me to see how now all these verses that I had read for so many years make sense. - Victor Fontanez Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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