Get a Menorah in Time for Chanukah! ✡ "Seven Lamps Are Upon It" - ISRAEL365,

I see and behold - there is a menorah of gold with its bowl on its top; its seven lamps are upon it, and there are seven ducts for the lamps on its top. ZECHARIAH (4:2)   רָאִיתִי וְהִנֵּה מְנוֹרַת זָהָב כֻּלָּהּ וְגֻלָּהּ עַל רֹאשָׁהּ וְשִׁבְעָה נֵרֹתֶיהָ עָלֶיהָ-שִׁבְעָה וְשִׁבְעָה מוּצָקוֹת לַנֵּרוֹת אֲשֶׁר עַל רֹאשָׁהּ זְכַרְיָה ד:ב ra-ee-tee v'-hi-nay m'-no-rat za-hav ku-la v'-gu-la al ro-sha v'-shiv-a nay-ro-te-ha a-le-ha - shiv-a v'-shiv-a mu-tza-kot la-nay-rot a-sher al ro-sha

Today's Israel Inspiration Our Sages in the Talmud refer to Jerusalem as "the light of the world." The symbol of this holy spiritual light was the Menorah (Temple lamp) which emanated light through the unusual windows of the Sanctuary. The windows were made narrower on the inside - bringing less sunlight into the Sanctuary, but maximizing the spiritual light that burst forth to the world. Enlighten yourself this season with a beautiful Menorah from the Land of Israel.   Get a Menorah in time for Chanukah! » This Israeli Arab Woman Deserves a Standing Ovation! We're spellbound by this speech before the Israeli Knesset by Sara Zoabi, a proud Muslim ISRAELI who urges her fellow Israeli Arabs to wake up and realize that Israel is a paradise with equal rights, freedom of speech and worship.   Watch here » Christians Stand Up for Rachel's Tomb as a Jewish, not Muslim, Holy Site Last week, UNESCO approved a Palestinian resolution to change the status of Rachel’s Tomb and the Cave of the Patriarchs from Jewish to Muslim sites. A Christian group is fighting this "disinformation that attempts to destroy the Israelite connection to these holy sites." Read more » Bronze Dreidel This beautiful bronze dreidel is decorated with colorful jewels and engraved with a skyline of Jerusalem. It is decorated on all four sides with the four Hebrew letters corresponding to the phrase “a great miracle happened here.” Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Today's photo shows the golden Menorah which sits at the top of the steps leading down to the Western Wall. Incredibly, this Menorah is biblically-accurate, made of pure gold according to all the specifications of the Torah, ready and waiting to be used in the future Temple!   See more photos by Yehoshua Halevi » Yesterday's Photo Trivia You got it! Yesterday's photo showed an Israeli soldier who just finished his beret march at the top of Masada. In Hebrew, "Masada" means "fortress." This is one of Israel's most popular tourist destinations! Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Nancy Blank of Germantown, Maryland. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “I LOVE Your Website” 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 » Shalom, I LOVE your website and look forward to reading it everyday. Thank you for all your hard work pulling together the news and life of Israel. - Debbie and David Brant Israel 365 has and continues to be a blessing to me everyday. I think of and pray for Israel continually and am assured from God's Word that He will protect and keep this blessed nation always... Dale and Ethel Baker Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Secret Word Patterns in the Bible ✡ "Before the Eyes of All Israel"

The Lord spoke these words to your entire assembly at the mountain out of the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the opaque darkness, with a great voice. DEUTERONOMY (5:19)   אֶת הַדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה דִּבֶּר יְ-הֹוָה אֶל כָּל קְהַלְכֶם בָּהָר מִתּוֹךְ הָאֵשׁ הֶעָנָן וְהָעֲרָפֶל קוֹל גָּדוֹל דברים ה:יט et ha-d'-va-reem ha-ay-le di-ber a-do-nai el kol k'-hal-khem ba-har mi-tokh ha-aysh he-a-nan v'-ha-a-ra-fel kol ga-dol

Today's Israel Inspiration The Torah is infused with word patterns which reveal incredible hidden connections between the Bible stories. Ready for a cool example? The word "voice" (קול) appears seven times in the story of Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob and Esau, and seven times in the narrative of the revelation at Sinai in Deuteronomy. Rebecca used a similar style of language to command Jacob to hearken to her voice as Moses used to command the children of Israel to hearken to the voice of God. Can you guess the connection between choosing Jacob over Esau, and the giving of the Torah at Sinai? Find out in a book that will literally astound you with awesome word patterns throughout the Torah, proving that the Torah is a Divine work which no man could have created. See the Divine hand in the Bible with "The Seventh and the First" »  Unforgettable Opera on Masada Go behind the scenes to Masada as the Israeli Opera prepares to stage a full opera in the desert. This incredible footage is not to be missed! Watch here » Christians Guard Jewish Tomb from ISIS One Christian family is set on stopping ISIS from destroying the burial place of Nahum the prophet in Nineveh, the ancient biblical city in Iraq. Read more » Rose of Bethlehem Pendant Have you heard about this amazing natural flower, the Rose of Bethlehem? It grows amidst the dry, hot Judean desert in Israel, and it blossoms again and again with only a few drops of water. Give the gift of renewal with this beautiful and meaningful pendant! Get this Great Deal » Israel Photo Trivia Guess where Noam Chen took this awe inspiring photo? Send me an email or post your answer on Facebook!   Guess on Facebook » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Chris Hayes from West Sussex, UK. Toda Raba!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Eagerly Eat Up ALL the Knowledge You Assemble” 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 live in Kona, Hawaii, and eagerly eat up ALL the knowledge you assemble so well for Lovers of Israel! This includes current events such as the terrible boycott and including Torah codes and articles and videos of the accomplishments and aspirations of the people of Israel. Mahalo ke Akua, or as you would say, Todah Rabah!! From Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Deborah Ringer Love the updates on Israel. I was there in 2008 and it was like coming home for a Christian!! I am from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Greg Bailey Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Masada Like You've Never Seen ✡ "My Kindness and My Fortress"

My kindness and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield in Whom I take refuge PSALMS (144:2)   חַסְדִּי וּמְצוּדָתִי מִשְׂגַּבִּי וּמְפַלְטִי לִי מָגִנִּי וּבוֹ חָסִיתִי תהילים קמד:ב khas-dee u-m'-tzu-da-tee mis-ga-bee u-m'-fal-tee lee ma-gi-nee u-vo kha-see-tee

Today's Israel Inspiration Here's why Masada is Israel's #1 tourist destination after Jerusalem. Along with its sheer height and incredible ancient ruins, the story of the Jewish zealots who withstood a three-year siege by the Romans has become a symbol of heroic resistance. In their last days, a man named Eleazar Ben Yair made this final speech: "My loyal followers, long ago we resolved to serve neither the Romans nor anyone else but only God, who alone is the true and righteous Lord of men." Thereafter, the zealots took their own lives to avoid capture, save for two women and their few children in hiding. Masada stands symbolically for 'never again shall we fall,' and in Hebrew, "Masada" מצדה comes from the word in our verse meaning "fortress."   Learn more Hebrew with a FREE word-a-day email »  Hebrew Music Monday In honor of recent Jerusalem Day, we bring you Dudu Fisher's beautiful rendition of "If I Forget You Jerusalem" based on Psalm 137. Learn the words in Hebrew with our helpful transliteration. Sing along in Hebrew! » Stunning Aerial Video of Masada You'll have to excuse our excitement at including a second video today, but this stunning footage of Masada is too good to miss! Watch here » Jerusalem Dove The dove is a symbol of our true desire for peace in the Holy Land. Get this beautiful figurine of a dove atop beautiful Jerusalem buildings and skyline. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Ancient ruins on Masada by Noam Chen. Located in the Judean Desert, Masada's fortress included storehouses, living quarters, an armory, two large palaces originally built by Herod, as well as ritual baths, a synagogue and cisterns that were refilled by rainwater.   See more photos by Noam Chen » 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 » “Only Wish I Had Done it Earlier” 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 » Hi Rabbi, Greetings from Belfast. I have recently been added to your mailing list, only wish I had done it earlier. So much positive and many informative facts in the emails, and some great links. Shalom, Colin Magill Hi, thank you for the wonderful Bible verses you sent today! I'm from the Philippines. I love listening to Israel music, its so inspiring! God bless Israel! Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Steadfast Like Zion ✡ "Will Not Falter"

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which will not falter but will abide forever. PSALMS (125:1)   הַבֹּטְחִים בַּי-הֹוָה כְּהַר צִיּוֹן לֹא יִמּוֹט לְעוֹלָם יֵשֵׁב תהילים קכה:א ha-bot-kheem ba-a-do-nai k'-har tzee-yon lo yi-mot l'-o-lam yay-shayv

Jerusalem Inspiration In today's verse, King David likens those with unwavering faith to the mountain of Zion. Just as the mountain ranges of Jerusalem stand eternal, unchanging and steadfast, so must we strive to maintain our trust in God and His ways in this world.  There is no better example of unfaltering faith than the Nation's yearnings to return to their homeland for 2,000 long years. Those that merit to live in the holy land maintain strong faith, amidst adversity,  that God will provide. This Passover, Israel365 has chosen to help strengthen the faith of those in need in Israel. Help us gladden the hearts of those families stricken with poverty, so that they too can enjoy the Passover holiday with good faith and plentiful tables.   Help provide a seder for a poor family in Israel »  Bibi Thanks God at Western Wall Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prayed at the Western Wall after his historic re-election, and then spoke to the nation of Israel from here, the heart of the nation.   Watch here » Passing of "The Prime Ministers" Author We mourn the passing of Yehuda Avner, the 86 year old former ambassador and senior advisor to five Israeli prime ministers, who authored “The Prime Ministers,” an epic recounting of his insider experience working among the founding fathers of Israel.   Read more » "The Prime Ministers" Honor the memory of author Yehuda Avner by purchasing his epic book.  "The Prime Ministers" is the first and only insider account of Israeli  politics from the founding of the Jewish State to the near-present day. It reveals stunning details of life-and-death decision-making, top-secret military operations and high level peace negotiations. You won't be able to put it down! Get this Great Deal on Sale » Jerusalem Daily Photo Western Wall employees remove thousands of handwritten notes placed between the ancient stones of the Western Wall. The operation is carried out twice each year: before the Passover festival and at the Jewish New Year in the fall. View more Jerusalem photos » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's photo featured Israeli soldiers hiking up Masada, Israel's #1 tourist spot outside of Jerusalem. Soldiers affirm the oath of allegiance on its summit with a defiant cry, “Masada will never fall again!” Thank You Today's Jerusalem Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Robin Sussman in memory of her parents Sigmund and Barbara Beer. Toda Raba!   Sponsor a day » “Wonderful Letters” 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 »   Dear Rabbi Weisz. Thank you for these wonderful letters. I love Jerusalem and the Jewish People. (the Apple of God's Eye). -Bill Horgan, Sout Africa Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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