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Ezra lived at a very exciting time, when Persian King Darius allowed his Jewish subjects to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. At times, Ezra becomes frustrated that the people are not in fact returning with the proper enthusiasm, yet his righteous leadership brings the nation closer to God, and, among many spiritual accomplishments, the Passover-offering resumes in the rebuilt Temple. Today Israel Returns is assisting scattered Jews as far as Kaifeng, China to come closer to God and the Jewish nation. For the first time in over 200 years, a Passover seder will be held in China! Be part of the miracle and download a Passover Haggadah in time for tonight's Seder!
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Passover is one of the three pilgrimage festivals when Jews from all over the Land of Israel would ascend to Jerusalem. Close your eyes and imagine it is thousands of years ago, you are on the way to the Temple... Now listen to today’s Hebrew song from the Israeli band “Tzipia” and get inspired!
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Of the ancient Jewish community of Kaifeng, most have dispersed or assimilated with the local population over the last 400 years. But new expressions of Jewish identity are voicing themselves.
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This silver miniature is a wonderful representation of the Second Temple. Its intricate details will have you and your guests amazed at the beauty and design of the House of God. .
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Michael Shmidt with another beautiful shot of the Golan Heights in northern Israel, as sheep pasture in a meadow.
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Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel!
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Israel365 is one of the first things I read each morning. I enjoy the uplifting words, the songs, and the articles. I have been trying to learn Hebrew for a number of years. Although I can follow along with the weekly parshah, it's read too fast to make phonetic connections. Israel365 gives me a short passage to practice reading at my own pace and the transliteration provides a self-checking opportunity for pronunciation. Thank you for this wonderful daily resource! Lynne McDowell, Denver, Colorado, United States
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With warm wishes for a happy and meaningful Passover,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
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