Home for the Holidays.....from our friends in Jerusalem.

"I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be 
uprooted from the land I have given them," says the 
LORD your God. Amos 9:15

Friday, September 20, 2013

Home for the Holidays.....

This is a phrase that was used in a recent video we watched, which 

will be included in this blog.  It's referring to the holidays that God 

said in the Bible that people were supposed to make a pilgrimage 

to Jerusalem each year - to "come home for the holidays!"  We have 

been so very much enjoying the holidays, we wanted to offer a few 

links that have come our way with those of you who may have 

interest in learning more about Israel, the Jewish people, and 

the Feasts of the Bible. 

For anyone wanting to view the Western Wall (Kotel) Live, here 

is a link to do so.  Please remember that on Shabbats (both weekly 

and other Biblical Sabbaths) the link will not air.  Also be aware 

that Israel is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard timezone.  You 

can click on the TV-Set icon below the live feed to make the 

image become full screen on your computer - then ESC to escape.

http://english.thekotel.org/cameras.asp

Sukkot - The Feast of Tabernacles - is a big celebration for 

the Christian community to come to Israel and show their support.  

ICEJ - International Christian Embassy - has a conference each 

year which can be viewed live as well.  Keep in mind that Israel 

is 7 hours ahead of EST.  You will need to fill out a very simple 

registration to have a username and password to watch each 

event.  The first event is tonight - Friday, 20 September 

beginning at 7 pm Israel time.  We will be attending this 

evening's outdoor event located on the Dead Sea.

http://feast.icej.org/live?

For a really good explanation, there is a video about 1/2 hour 

long explaining the Biblical Feasts.  It is a program called Day 

of Discovery, and the show is called The Appointed Times: 

Jesus in the Feasts of Israel.  It is very well done and filmed 

here in Jerusalem showing some of the sights mentioned in 

the Bible pertaining to the Feasts.

https://dod.org/dod2355.html

Another excellent 1/2 hour program that was filmed recently 

in Israel, also is pertaining to the Biblical Fall Feasts and shows 

clips of life in Israel, especially Jerusalem.  We recommend 

this video as well, to learn more - "From Reverence to Rejoicing." 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGd0DDoq70&feature=youtu.be

For a really good movie to watch, to enjoy and  also learn more 

about Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), we recommend 

Ushpizin - meaning "Guests."  It is our favorite movie!  

It is in Hebrew, but has English subtitles.  It is a quality full 

length movie filmed in Jerusalem.  The husband and wife 

actors are married in real life.  This movie will make you 

laugh and cry, and touch your heart.  We highly recommend it.  

You can watch it below on YouTube, or rent it, or find it however

 else you find movies to watch. :)

Trailer    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I98QNhD8TQo

Full length movie   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgiCDDGdnv4

Here's a few pictures of the inside of our Sukkah.  Our new 

apartment is on the top floor, and has a closed in balcony - 

BUT - the roof retracts so you can build a Sukkah!!! :)

Chag Sameach!!!! ~ Happy Holidays!!!!