"A Tamarisk in the Desert" ✡ Plant a Tree in the Holy Land!

For he shall be like a tamarisk in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, a salt land and not inhabited. JEREMIAH (17:6) וְהָיָה כְּעַרְעָר בָּעֲרָבָה וְלֹא יִרְאֶה כִּי-יָבוֹא טוֹב וְשָׁכַן חֲרֵרִים בַּמִּדְבָּר אֶרֶץ מְלֵחָה וְלֹא תֵשֵׁב ירמיהו יז:ו v'-ha-ya k'-ar-ar ba-a-ra-va v'-lo yir-e kee ya-vo tov v'-sha-khan kha-ray-reem ba-mid-bar e-retz m'-lay-kha v'-lo tay-shayv

Today's Israel Inspiration To illustrate the difference between trusting in God and trusting in man, Jeremiah paints a strong contrast between two vivid images. One who relies on man is compared to a small shrub in the barren and rocky desert called the tamarisk. The  Hebrew name for this plant is 'arar' (עַרְעָר), similar to the Hebrew word for childless 'areeree' (עֲרִירִי), invoking feelings of lifelessness and emptiness. Someone who relies on the Lord, however, is likened to a majestic tree with deep roots beside the ever-flowing river, growing tall and whose branches provide shelter from the heat. Israel has two choices: they could trust in God and remain secure in their Land, flourishing like the tree by the river; or cut themselves off from the Divine presence and choose to be exiled to the wilderness of the tamarisk. Now more than ever we must be stalwart in our faith in the Almighty to protect the Land of Israel and to help her flourish. Show your faith and be part of Israel's blossoming by planting a tree today. Plant a tree in the Holy Land and receive a beautiful certificate! » World Premiere: New Music Video Set in Israel This amazing new music video by a family of Christian Zionists is a beautiful tribute to the restoration of the Land of Israel. You'll love it! Watch here » Christian Zionist Family Gets Dirty in Israel to Bring Redemption Upon first impression, the Waller family seems to be your average pro-Israel Christian family. However, once you dig deeper, you realize they are anything but. The Waller family has made it their mission to work the soil of the Holy Land of Israel in order to hasten the ultimate redemption. Read more » Arise and Ascend: A Guide to the Temple Mount "Arise and Ascend" is designed to be a practical guide for visitors as they tour the Temple Mount and nearby points of interest, providing historical background and insight into the present situation on the controversial site. The book, produced by noted Temple Mount rights advocate and scholar Rabbi Yehudah Glick and available exclusively on Israel365, is a one-of-a-kind glimpse into Judaism's holiest place. Get this Great Deal» Today's Israel Photo Rebecca Kowalsky's photo of Nachal ("River") Besor, one of the longest streams in the Negev. Mentioned in I Samuel 30:9-21, Nachal Besor was the resting place for a portion of King David's army during a victorious battle against the Amalekites. The name of the river in Hebrew, "Besor," means "good tidings." See more photos by Rebecca Kowalsky » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Alan Cornet of Houston, Texas. Todah rabah! Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Makes Me Feel Closer” 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 enjoy reading your posts each day from Irvine, Kentucky, USA. May God bless Israel.- Roger Richardson Dear Rabbi, I too just found your website. I received the first email yesterday. Seeing the Hebrew writing and translation makes me feel closer to your glorious land.  May God bless you continually.  Chuck S., North Carolina USA Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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"Return, O Israel" ✡ Very Special Shabbat in Israel

Return, O Israel, unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast stumbled in thine iniquity. HOSEA (14:2)   שׁוּבָה יִשְׂרָאֵל עַד יְ-הֹוָה אֱ-לֹהֶיךָ כִּי כָשַׁלְתָּ בַּעֲו‍ֹנֶךָ הוֺשֵׁעַ יד:ב shu-va yis-ra-ayl ad a-do-nai e-lo-he-kha kee kha-shal-ta ba-a-o-ne-kha

Shabbat Inspiration Falling in between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, this Shabbat has special significance and is known as the “Shabbat of Return” taken from today’s verse in Hosea. An essential part of repentance is that one feel remorse for his past failings and sincerely resolve to improve. During these days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, we have a heightened opportunity to come closer to God. Support Israel's national blood bank, Heart to Heart, during this blessed time of year.   Save a life by supporting Israel's national blood bank » Great Dance Music Video in Jerusalem Get into the high holiday spirit with a dance crew through the Old City of Jerusalem. You just gotta see it! Watch here » Popular YouTube Minister: Christians Standing with Israel Amid a worsening international situation in attacks towards Israel, one popular YouTube minister is calling on Christians to fulfill their obligation in standing with the Jewish state. Read more » Four Species Sukkot Set The Four Species, or "arba'a minim" in Hebrew, are four different plants native to Israel. They are used in an obligatory rite during the Festival of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, which is coming up in just a couple of weeks! The species are held together and shaken in six different directions, east, south, west, north, upward, and downward, in acknowledgment of divine dominion over nature. This year, order your Four Species directly from an Israeli farmer! Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo A gorgeous late summer sunset over the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) by Rebecca Kowalsky. See more photos by Rebecca Kowalsky » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Worthwhile, Enjoyable and Uplifting!” 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 » Hello Rabbi. Just a quick note to let you know that you are not alone... This is something I do regularly.  Even when I wake up in the middle of the night.  The first thing I do is pray for all of you. I can’t imagine living under those kind of circumstances every day.  It breaks my heart!  I know there are many others that are praying for all of you as well. Blessings, Jeff K, USA I do enjoy both Israel and Jerusalem365 so very much!  The pictures, the Hebrew, the little commentaries all make reading them worthwhile, enjoyable and uplifting!  I love Israel, the land, the people!  I pray daily for the peace of Jerusalem and ALL Israel, praying many times a day in these troubled times! -Rebecca S. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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"As Sheep with no Shepherd" ✡ Get Your Name in a Visitor's Center in Israel

And Moses spoke to God saying, "Let the Lord, the God of all spirits of mankind, set a man over the congregation...that the congregation of the Lord be not as sheep with no shepherd." NUMBERS (27:15,17) וַיְדַבֵּר מֹשֶׁה אֶל יְ-הוָה לֵאמֹר יִפְקֹד יְ-הוָה אֱ-לֹהֵי הָרוּחֹת לְכָל בָּשָׂר אִישׁ עַל-הָעֵדָה ... וְלֹא תִהְיֶה עֲדַת יְ-הוָה כַּצֹּאן אֲשֶׁר אֵין לָהֶם רֹעֶה בְּמִדְבַּר כז:טו,זי va-y'-da-bayr mo-she el a-do-nai lay-mor yif-kod a-do-nai e-lo-hai ha-ru-khot l'-khol ba-sar eesh al ha-ay-da ... v'-lo ti-h'-ye a-dat a-do-nai ka-tzon a-sher ayn la-hemro-eh

Today's Israel Inspiration See how great is Moses! He overcomes his deep, private pain of being unable to enter the Land. Instead, he focuses on finding someone worthy to lead his beloved people after his passing, so they will not be "as sheep with no shepherd." In life we also have our setbacks and disappointments, but by focusing on helping others we raise ourselves up. For over 40 years, Avraham Herzlich has grazed his flock on the mountains of Israel. To share his biblical way of life, Avraham created an interactive Shepherd's Tent which attracted many visitors last year from around the world. When his tent was destroyed, Avraham set his sights on rebuilding and expanding. Now you can take part and have your name in the Visitor's Center! You'll be proud of your connection to the Holy Land. Take part in the rebuilding of the Shepherd's Tent in Israel »  Prophecy Comes to Life Take a journey through 4000 years of time, as history plays out in the Promised Land. This is what makes Israel a supernatural phenomenon! Watch here » Raising Sheep in the Holy Land One man's dream to raise sheep and goats in the Holy Land hasn't been easy, but his perseverance is paying off. Read more » Hebrew Name Ring Stay connected to your biblical roots by wearing your Hebrew name proudly! The ring is made from real silver with your personalized name. Don’t know your Hebrew name? No problem! Many English names derive from Hebrew names in the Bible, and the rest have etymological or spiritual cousins in Biblical sources. Just type in your English name and we’ll find the Hebrew name in the Bible that’s most closely connected to yours. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Rebecca Kowalsky's beautiful photo of sheep in Bikat HaYarden. About a 25 minute drive from Jerusalem, this town is near Mount Sartabah. In ancient times, the Sanhedrin would announce the new moon by having torches lit on mountaintops for all to see. Mount Sartabah is listed in the Talmud as the second mountain along the route of those torches. See more photos by Rebecca Kowalsky » 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 Look Forward Every Morning to Reading” 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 » Dear Rabbi Tuly, I’m a recent convert to Judaism. I look forward every morning to reading the day's portion. Thank you so very much. I live in Peoria Arizona. Shalom, Stephen D. I enjoy seeing anything about your beautiful country, God's chosen people, and support you, pray for you and stand for you.  All God's Blessings from Canada.  B. Laurie Mapplebeck, Port Hope, Ontario, CANADA. I am from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. Israel is in my heart, forever.- Juliana Bruim Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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God shall make the name...ISRAEL365

God shall make the name of Solomon better than your name. I KINGS (1:47)   יֵיטֵב אֱ-לֹהִים אֶת שֵׁם שְׁלֹמֹה מִשְּׁמֶךָ מלכים א’ א:מ’’ז yay-TAYV e-lo-HEEM et shaym sh'lo-MO mish-me-KHA

Today's Israel Inspiration We learn beautiful insight into Solomon's role as king of Jerusalem just by studying his Hebrew name. In Hebrew, Solomon is שלמה/she-lo-MO. Look for the root of the word and you'll see שלום/sha-LOM, peace! King Solomon built the first Temple in Jerusalem, without "hammers, chisels or any iron instruments" (I Kings 6:7), so that no instruments of war would be used and peace would be built into its very foundation. It symbolized complete peace between man and God and between all the nations of the world. Discover your essence with our popular Hebrew Name Certificates » Amazing Replica of Solomon's Temple This fascinating video gives a vision of Solomon's Temple as it once stood in Jerusalem. All of its intricate details were accurately culled from the Bible to present a beautiful and inspiring replica.    Watch Here » Israeli Research: More Sleep, Less Cancer Christian Arab and pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Fahed Hakim wants us all to get more sleep. His research reveals a strong connection between poor sleep habits and conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure.   Read More » Connected Rings with Blessings Three delightful silver rings are interlocked to create one uniquely charming ring. On all three the Priestly Blessing are written.   Get this Meaningful Gift and Free Shipping » Today's Israel Photo Today's photo of Jerusalem by Rebecca Kowalsky shows the topography and ascension to the Old City, bringing to life the words of the Bible, as it says: "Arise! Let us ascend to Zion."   See more photos by Rebecca Kowalsky »   Independence Day Photo Contest! Send me your best Israel photo, and a short description, with your name and where you're from, and we will proudly display the winner on Yom Haatzmaut! All photos will also be included in ourFacebook album.   Send us your photo »   Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Abraham L. Seiman on the yartzheit of David Joseph Seiman.    Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Thank You for Giving us Israel365” 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 »   Thank you for giving us Israel365 site where we have the privilege of praying for the people of Israel and the world. Cornelia R. May you know the grateful and prayerful support of us who read “Israel365“ with joy. Roy S., South Africa. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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