All New Hebrew Music Monday ✡ "They Shall Pray" - ISRAEL365

May You hear the supplications of Your servant and of Your people Israel, which they shall pray in this place. II CHRONICLES (6:21) וְשָׁמַעְתָּ אֶל תַּחֲנוּנֵי עַבְדְּךָ וְעַמְּךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר יִתְפַּלְלוּ אֶל הַמָּקוֹם הַזֶּה דִּבְרֵי הַיָּמִים ב ו:כא v'-sha-ma-ta el ta-kha-nu-nai av-d'-kha v'-am-kha yis-ra-ayl a-sher yit-pa-l'-lu el ha-ma-kom ha-ze

Today's Israel Inspiration Throughout Scripture we meet biblical figures who prayed to the Almighty for all of their needs. Jewish tradition explains that prayer, however, is not meant to "change the mind" of the Almighty. What changes through prayer is us. By recognizing the Source of all of the blessings in our lives, we bring ourselves closer to God and elevate ourselves. This in turn brings down God's mercy upon us. Meir Panim is an Israeli nonprofit bringing blessings to Israeli homes facing poverty with numerous food and social service programs. Enjoy their gift to you of a home blessing with a beautiful, traditional prayer. May this “Blessing for the Home” enhance the blessings in your life for health, prosperity, kindness, and all good. Get a FREE "Blessing for the Home"! » All New Hebrew Music Monday: "Lay Us Down" Enjoy our new Hebrew music video "Lay Us Down" (Hakshiveynu) with stirring lyrics from the Shabbat evening prayers. Learn Hebrew the fun way - with song! Watch here » From LA to Israel to Open the Mideast's Largest Soup Kitchen Last week, a family from Los Angeles continued its decades-long compassionate mission by dedicating a gate to the “Largest Institutional Kitchen in the Middle East” in southern Israel. Read more » Silk Talit A Talit, or prayer shawl, is a garment with fringes which is wrapped around a supplicant during prayer, as a constant reminder to fulfill God’s commandments. Galilee Silks is a leading silk designer that specializes in the hand-dying of raw white silk and produces a distinctive range of unique Judaica textile products, fashion items and silk accessories. Their factory is located in Kibbutz Beit Haemek in the northern part of Israel. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Jerusalem's Umbrella Street Project this past summer, where a thousand umbrellas were suspended by thin wire creating a beautiful sight and shade. See more photos by Sharon Gabay » 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 » “Love the Diversity of Subject Matter and Scenic Views of Israel” 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 recently discovered the Israel365 site and I love the diversity of subject matter and scenic views of Israel. I live in Barbados and in Northern California. I look forward to the Monday music item on Israel365. - Sylvia Roachford The Bible I read is a testimony to your faithfulness, as scribes and scholars. Thank your for sharing your history with me.-Melum, Michael J Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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King Saul and Jonathan, a Model of Loyalty ✡ "In Death They Were Not Divided"

Saul and Jonathan, the lovely and the pleasant in their lives, even in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. SHMUEL BET (1:23)   שָׁאוּל וִיהוֹנָתָן הַנֶּאֱהָבִים וְהַנְּעִימִם בְּחַיֵּיהֶם וּבְמוֹתָם לֹא נִפְרָדוּ מִנְּשָׁרִים קַלּוּ מֵאֲרָיוֹת גָּבֵרוּ שמואל ב א:כג sha-ul vee-ho-na-tan ha-ne-e-ha-veem v'-ha-n'-ee-mim b'-kha-yay-hem u-v'-mo-tam lo nif-ra-du mi-n'-sha-reem ka-lu may-a-ra-yot ga-vay-ru

Jerusalem Inspiration Though King Saul had tried to kill David, David deeply mourns him, along with the death of his close friend, King Saul’s son Jonathan.  In his powerfull eulogy, David notes that Saul and Jonathan are not separated in death.  The classical commentator, Rabbi David Kimchi, explains that though they knew they would die in battle, King Saul and Jonathan would not separate from the People of Israel.  We learn from here the importance Judaism places on honoring life, even in death.  Both first and last at the scene of natural disasters and terrorist attacks, the ZAKA organization places supreme importance on honoring the dead, operating under the motto that “Everyone is created in the image of God. Therefore, we honor everyone, whether they are dead or alive”. Help ZAKA continue their holy mission of bringing sanctity to death » Singing With My Brothers In Jerusalem Hours after dealing with the traumatic and bloody aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack in Jerusalem, ZAKA Jerusalem volunteers returned to the scene to come together in uplifting song. Watch here » ZAKA Duties Are Not For the Faint-hearted ZAKA volunteers are on call 24/7, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Well-trained for the often gruesome and selfless tasks at hand, personnel are required to have a certain strength of mind and spirit in order to overcome the horrible images to which they are exposed. Read more » Israel History Maps The Israel History Maps is a chronological journey through the 3,000-year-old history of Jewish sovereignty in Israel. Using a series of 50 colorful maps, spanning three main eras of Jewish rule in the Land, Ilan and Amir Reiner have set out to prove that Jews living in the Land of Israel is not some recent development. Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo A 'ti-yul' or hike, together down the historic paths of Israel, by Sharon Gabay. See more photos by Sharon Gabay » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's photo featured a fabulous 'ma-a-yan', waterfall.  Ma'ayan is a popoular Hebrew girls name! Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Chris Sample of Newberg, Oregon.  Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “I've Been So Blessed By Your Pictures” 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 »   Shalom and Good morning from a Zimbabwean in the cold and wet UK! I recently had a beautiful photo from you which had a verse and note about prayer....I've been so blessed by your pictures and Scriptures. Having them transliterated also is such a blessing. Being able to say them in praise in the holy and chosen language, wow! I long to visit and absorb it all. Many thanks and Shalom. Bonnie Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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"To Shiloh" ✡ Israeli Song against Terror

And she [Hannah] brought him to the house of the Lord, to Shiloh, and the child was young. I SAMUEL (1:24) וַתְּבִאֵהוּ בֵית יְ-הֹוָה שִׁלוֹ וְהַנַּעַר נָעַר שמואל א א:כד va-t'-vi-ay-hu bayt a-do-nai shi-lo v'-ha-na-ar na-ar

Today's Israel Inspiration When Hannah and her husband Elkanah made their pilgrimages to Shiloh where the Tabernacle once stood, they took different routes each time so as to encourage others to join them in serving God. In this way, the righteous pair guided and encouraged the Children of Israel. "Meir Panim" (Hebrew for "lighting up faces") is also taking a different route this summer, going beyond its traditional food programs to help needy children. With highly subsidized day camps, Meir Panim gets children off the street and into safe and nurturing camp programs for the long summer days. Give a young, needy child in Israel a safe and enjoyable summer » Israeli Song against Terror An Israeli teacher found that the best way to deal with "code red" sirens was through this amazing, upbeat song. Watch here with English translation » You Won't Hear this News on CNN The largest kitchen in the Mideast will soon be opening in Israel, readying itself to produce 200,000 hot meals per day to feed the hungry. Read more » Silver Temple Necklace The Temple, which once stood on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is the holiest site in Judaism and one of the most important spiritual sites for all of mankind. Hold this image of the Holy Temple close to your heart as you pray for the glory of Jerusalem, with this meaningful, silver Temple necklace. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Sharon Gabay's delightful photo of the Cardo in the Old City of Jerusalem. The Cardo was built by the Romans and served as the main street 1500 years ago. A section has been revived as a shopping street, full of arts and various special goods. See more photos by Sharon Gabay » Yesterday's Photo Trivia You got it! Yesterday's photo by Noam Chen featured Old Acre. This historic coastal city in northern Israel is one of the world's oldest harbor cities. 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 » “Beautiful Pictures and Info About Israel” 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, Thank you for the beautiful pictures and info about Israel and the wonderful Bible verses that are so comforting.  I really enjoy the emails.  God bless you and God bless Israel, may God always keep Israel safe and secure…the apple of His eye!  We are always praying that God will keep Israel safe from her enemies and surround her borders with a hedge of mighty angels to stand against any evil.  Thanks again for being a light, shining His Word which contains so much comfort and blessings. Shalom, Betty Holden Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Jerusalem at night

Comfort, Comfort My people,’ says your God.

ISAIAH (40:1)

נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ עַמִּי יֹאמַר אֱ-לֹהֵיכֶם

ישעיהו מ:א

na-kha-MOO na-kha-MOO AH-mee yoe-MAHR eh-loe-hay-KHEM