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When Solomon got ready to build the Temple in Jerusalem, he turned to his father's friend and ally, Hiram, for building materials. Hiram was a non Jew who supported the building of the Temple with a full heart, giving Solomon a wonderfully generous supply of cedar and cypress trees (v. 5:22-23). This Father's Day follow in the path of the ancients and bestow trees on Israel! You'll receive a beautiful Father's Day Certificate for planting a tree.
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Come along to the Arava Institute in the Negev and see the date palm they are growing from a 2,000 year old seed. Its miraculous growth against all odds surprises one and all.
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One rabbi is finding a clear message to the Jewish people and the Nation of Israel in the wake of recent widespread meteorological disasters.
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A beautiful grove of date palms by Boruch Len. The "honey" that Israel is blessed with does not actually refer to bee’s honey! According to Jewish tradition, it refers to date honey which was a rich delicacy in Biblical times.
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Yesterday's photo by Yeshoshu Halevi featured the Priestly Blessings ("Birkat HaKohenim") at the Western Wall. These holy blessings are also known as the “lifting of the hands,” because of the priests’ uplifted hands, through which the Divine blessings flow.
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Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Anette Mor of Cheshire, Conneticut. Todah rabah!
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I enjoy the information about your Jewish customs. I live in San Antonio, Texas, USA- Linda Folsom
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