The Virtue of Our Fearless Champions ✡ "The High Praises of God" - ISRAEL365

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand Psalms 149:6 (The Israel Bible™) רוֹמְמוֹת אֵל בִּגְרוֹנָם וְחֶרֶב פִּיפִיּוֹת בְּיָדָם תהילים קמט:ו ro-m’-MOT ayl big-ro-NAM v’-KHE-rev pee-fi-YOT b’-ya-DAM

Today's Israel Inspiration Israel wants to live in peace in the Promised Land, but sometimes they are threatened by nations attempting to destroy the Land and the people. Israel can respond with might or with spirit, but each one on its own is insufficient. Psalm 149 emphasizes the true synthesis of power and prayer. This verse reminds us of the judge, Ehud the son of Gera, who, after killing the king of Moab with a double edged sword, rallied the people of Israel to fight, shouting “Follow after me; for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand” (Judges 3:28). The men he rallied were singers and fighters, seeking to lift up God’s name in the world as well as to eradicate evil and bring justice to the land. This is the message of the penultimate chapter in the Book of Psalms. Even now, hundreds of years later, the Holy Land and her inhabitants still face dangers of death and persecution. Thankfully, Israel has the might of the IDF to defend against her enemies, and the IDF has us. Donate to LIBI today » A Very Special IDF Firefighter Breaks Barriers A young Israeli man with a disability always wanted to become a firefighter and serve in the IDF. Special in Uniform, an IDF program which enables special-needs recruits to serve just like their peers, believed in him. Watch » For the First Time, IDF Will Fully Fund Soldier College Scholarships “Uniform to University” will allow soldiers to use the old grant to fund a third of their education costs. The remaining two-thirds of the costs will be funded through the new scholarship. Thus, in essence, the IDF is fully funding soldier studies. Read more » New Luxurious Jewelry & Accessories Discover the quality craftsmanship of Rafael Jewelry. The collection includes earrings, necklaces and cufflinks with embellished silver, Roman glass or Eilat stone. Discover Rafael Jewelry » Today's Israel Photo Pictured in today's image is the community of Ma'ale Gilboa, a religious kibbutz which was founded in 1962 and is located on the summit of the famed Mount Gilboa. The mountain is a popular place for hiking due to its stunning views of the neighboring cities. See more photos by Zev Rothkoff » 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. Thanks to our recent Thanks to our recent Arson Terror Attack Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Belinda Raines from Texas; Carolyn Landers  from Texas; Susan Andreson from California; Vera Shepherd from the UK. Donate to our Arson Victims Fund » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Robert Wilson from Ontario, Canada; Beatrice Botvinik from NSW, Australia; Angela Paul from New Zealand; George Daws from Australia. Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to Peter Van den Braak from Netherlands; Denise Gehlhausen from Texas; Joni Rafnson from South Dakota; Margaret Fellmann from BC, Canada. Shop the Israel365 Store » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Steve Cruickshank from Georgia. Todah rabah! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Peace Be With You” 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 » As usual you being a Jew are a breath of fresh air to me. God Almighty and God Almighty only is my answer and the Jews also.  Peace be with you. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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