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The days of Chanukah were set aside for greatness and light from the time of Creation. Let's look at the story of Creation in the Bible. Counting from the very first Hebrew word of the Torah ("Bereishit"/"in the beginning"), the 25th word is "ohr"/light, alluding to the light of Chanukah on the 25th day of Kislev! Just as God "saw the light that it was good," and then separated it from darkness, on Chanukah we recall that a little light and hope can dispel the darkness of despair. Meir Panim (lit. "lighting up faces") is brightening the lives of the poor in Israel and giving hope to struggling families and impoverished citizens this Chanukah.
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The days of Chanukah were set aside for greatness and light from the time of Creation. Let's look at the story of Creation in the Bible. Counting from the very first Hebrew word of the Torah ("Bereishit"/"in the beginning"), the 25th word is "ohr"/light, alluding to the light of Chanukah on the 25th day of Kislev! Just as God "saw the light that it was good," and then separated it from darkness, on Chanukah we recall that a little light and hope can dispel the darkness of despair. Meir Panim (lit. "lighting up faces") is brightening the lives of the poor in Israel and giving hope to struggling families and impoverished citizens this Chanukah.
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This special Chanukah series from Israeli television takes you to the city of Modiin, where the rebellion against the Greek army began. Excellent for history buffs and archaeological aficionados!
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Is it really possible for no one in Israel to be lonely and forgotten on Chanukah? Meir Panim is set on a huge goal of bringing joy to the poor and destitute throughout the Holy Land, from hospital patients to Holocaust survivors to needy children and their families.
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In the incredible Nano Bible, the spirit and technology of Israel have come together to produce the world’s smallest bible, printed onto a single 5mm x 5mm surface, and set into a beautiful piece of silver jewelry so that you can take the Bible with you wherever you go.
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Noam Chen's photo of Israel's largest menorah created by the Israel Electric Company at the Tel Aviv Port.
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Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Toni Wolfson of Burns, Oregon. Todah rabah!
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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!
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I am a new subscriber, but have already been blessed by the e-mail I received from you today. May God bless you abundantly! Nic Zwarts - Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Hi! Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I have my Israel Flag attached to the outside of our house in support of Israel. After the world was so devastated about the awful violence on the people in Paris, France... I said to my church friends, "Israel has lived this way for 100+ years! Now you know what they face every day!" ... My husband and I presently live in Arkansas. He is a Baptist Pastor. GOD bless and keep you and Israel safe is our prayer. Merle Huffman Stroh |
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Shalom,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
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