Where in Jerusalem Was King David's Domain? ✡ "David Took the Stronghold of Zion" - ISRAEL365

Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the City of David II Samuel 5:7 (The Israel Bible™) וַיִּלְכֹּד דָּוִד אֵת מְצֻדַת צִיּוֹן--הִיא עִיר דָּוִד שמואל ב ה:ז va-yil-kod da-vid ayt m'-tzu-dat tzi-yon hee eer da-vid

Today's Israel Inspiration King David's palace was amazingly discovered in the City of David, just outside the present walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. After years of archaeological excavations, an ancient Canaanite fortress was uncovered at this site as well. As today's verse describes, when King David entered the city he conquered the "stronghold of Zion" from the pagan Jebusites, quite possibly this very fortress discovered thousands of years later! By wearing a piece of jewelry from the City of David, you carry the ancient biblical world with you, each gorgeous replica copying archaeological findings to the most minute detail. Save 20% on the Entire City of David Jewelry Collection » A Story of Aliya Follow Yakir on his journey from the moment he steps off the plane as Israel's newest citizen to donning the green IDF uniform in order to defend the land he loves! Watch now » Far-Flung Tribe of Indian Jews Prepares Matzah for Passover The Bnei Menashe community across the remote northeastern Indian state of Manipur have begun preparing for Passover this week. On Thursday, the community baked matzah, the traditional unleavened bread of Passover at the Shavei Israel Hebrew Center in Churachandpur. Read more » Why do We Bless Wine at the Onset of Shabbat? The Sages, in their understanding of Exodus 20:9 instructed that the sanctification of the Sabbath and other Holy Days be accompanied by wine. They also instructed that the "Kiddush" or sanctification be made over the wine at the onset of the Sabbath, before the Sabbath meal. By reciting the "Kiddush"- the blessing over wine on the Sabbath, we proclaim the sanctity of the Sabbath day. The wording of the blessing that we recite over the wine mentions both the creation of the world and the redemption from Egypt as examples of God's grandeur. Lastly, Kiddush proclaims the beauty of the day of rest which is about to come. Watch to find out more! Buy a Kiddush Cup and Save 20%! » Today's Israel Photo This adorable little boy is excited to be waving the Israeli flag that's bigger than he is! See more photos by Noam Chen » If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel. Thank You to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Denny Bandy from Kentucky; Helen Cohenne from Australia; Letitia Scheffey from California; Elsie Granville from North Carolina. Shop the Israel365 Store » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Felicia Coen from California; Kimberly Simkins from Ohio; Sharon Stollenwerk from Wisconsin; Connie Carson from Tennessee. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank You to our Holiday Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Yvonne Apanui from New Zealand; Lillie Fowler from Texas; Deloris Capps from Texas; Floyd Stroud from Missouri. Ensure a Festive Passover for Israel's Neediest » 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 » “Praying for Israel and Your People” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch » Thank you for the priviledge of planting a tree on God"s Holy Land. May He bless you.Praying for Israel and your people.Thank you Israel365. --Nola Conroy Australia. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

Copyright © 2017 Israel365, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for daily Israel Scenes and Inspiration on our website, www.israel365.com. Our mailing address is: Israel365 34 Nahal Ein Gedi Apt #17 Beit Shemesh 9909875 Israel