The Bible is Alive in Israel ✡ "From the City of David"

And the fountain gate repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of the district of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Shelah by the king's garden, even unto the stairs that go down from the city of David. NEHEMIAH (3:15)   וְאֵת שַׁעַר הָעַיִן הֶחֱזִיק שַׁלּוּן בֶּן כָּל חֹזֶה שַׂר פֶּלֶךְ הַמִּצְפָּה הוּא יִבְנֶנּוּ וִיטַלְלֶנּוּ ויעמידו (וְיַעֲמִיד) דַּלְתֹתָיו מַנְעֻלָיו וּבְרִיחָיו וְאֵת חוֹמַת בְּרֵכַת הַשֶּׁלַח לְגַן הַמֶּלֶךְ וְעַד הַמַּעֲלוֹת הַיּוֹרְדוֹת מֵעִיר דָּוִיד נחמיה ג:טו v'-ayt sha-ar ha-a-yin he-khe-zeek sha-lun ben kol kho-ze sar pe-lekh ha-mitz-pa hu yiv-ne-nu vee-ta-l'-le-nu v'-ya-a-meed dal-to-tav man-u-lav uv-ree-khav v'-ayt kho-mat b'-ray-khat ha-she-lakh l'-gan ha-me-lekh v'-ad ha-ma-a-lot ha-yo-r'-dot may-eer da-veed

Jerusalem Inspiration The most extraordinary site where one can feel the merging of biblical text with biblical archaeology is Jerusalem's City of David National Park. Although identified in the mid 19th century, many answers to biblical riddles still lay locked beneath its soil. Only recently, the Davidic palace foundations were discovered in a pre-existing Canaanite structure, illuminating the verse "David took the [Canaanite] stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David" (II Samuel 5:7).  As one stands in this spot and gazes at the mountains in all directions, King David's words come to life: "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about His people, from this time forth and for ever" (Psalms 125:2).  'Live' the Bible over and over again with the Israel Bible Subscription.   Get started now » Where the Bible Comes to Life The City of David, located south of the Temple Mount, is rich with archaeological treasures that map out the stories of the Bible and the Jewish kings. Watch here » Holy Book Burnings and a Clear Double Standard As holy books are burnt by Arab arsonists in Gush Etzion, the silence of those that decry anti-arab graffitti, is deafening. Double standard? Read more » Jerusalem Nano Bible Gentle Star of David Necklace 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. Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Photo Trivia Today's photo by Rebecca Kowalsky shows the sprawling hills of a trail named 'derech ha'avot'.  Do you know the meaning of these Hebrew words? Send me your answer or post it onFacebook. Guess on Facebook » 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 » “I Always Endeavor to Learn the Hebrew in Your Emails” 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 »   Shalom, I enjoy receiving your emails.  I always endeavor to learn the Hebrew in your emails. I am from Columbus, Ohio USA. The pictures are beautiful; makes you feel that at least you've seen the things there, even if you haven't been there to visit physically. Shalom Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Poll: Most Israelis Own a Bible, Revere the Word of God

Monday, August 10, 2015 |  Israel Today Staff

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A survey conducted late last month revealed that nearly all Israeli Jews own a Bible, that most revere it as the holy Word of God, and that nearly half the Jewish population still reads from the Scriptures at least on occasion.

The poll was conducted in the run-up to the “Opening the Tanakh” conference at the Herzog Academic College, which was attended by 7,000 Israelis and foreign visitors who were treated to a wide range of lectures and workshops dealing with the Bible and its place in modern society, especially Israeli Jewish society.

The results, originally published in Israel’s largest daily newspaper Yediot Ahronot, showed that no fewer than 95 percent of all Israeli Jews have a Bible in their home.

A full 68 percent of respondents said they revere the Bible as a “holy book,” and nearly half (42 percent) said they read the Scriptures at least infrequently.

Only 15 percent of Israeli Jews said they never read the Bible, and just 9 percent said they have no connection to the Word of God.

PHOTO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosting a Bible study at his official residence in Jerusalem last year. (Flash90)

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