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This week we begin the Torah anew with the Book of Genesis. If the Bible is essentially a book of law, why does it begin with the stories of Genesis? Would it not make more sense to skip the stories and start with the legal sections of the Torah? Rashi, a famed medieval commentator, explains that one day the nations of the world will accuse the Jewish People of stealing the Land of Israel. In response, the Jews will point to the Bible which begins by telling us that God created the heaven and the earth. Since God is the Creator of the world, He may give it to whomever He wishes. With this realization, it is understood that the Land of Israel is God's to give to Abraham and his descendants. Now is the perfect time to join our Israel Bible Reading Plan, with an online teacher from Israel, giving incredible insight and Israel commentary into the weekly portion.
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Israeli recording artist Idan Raichel surprised a new immigrant and future lone soldier, Adina Karpuj, at a Flight Welcome Ceremony this past summer. Adina was inspired by his music to make Aliyah and join the IDF.
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A unique 1,500 year old mosaic that comprised part of the floor of a church during the Byzantine era, was discovered in archaeological excavations conducted with the help of local Israeli schoolchildren.
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The Torah Codes End to Darkness DVD demonstrates through first hand interviews and advanced computer technology that Biblical codes are mathematically provable. 2000 hidden codes have already been discovered!
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Noam Chen's photo captures a piece of "Heaven and Earth" with this stunning sunset in Israel's northern city of Nahariya.
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Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Erwin Siem of Cleveland, Tennessee. Todah rabah!
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“Always Enjoy Reading My 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!
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Hi, Love to read anything to do with Israel, may they prosper long. Cheers, Garth Jones, South Africa
Shalom Rabbi Tuly, Sent with much love from Western Australia.....I always enjoy reading my Israel365. I am a Christadelphian and you should know that we love and pray for Jews and the peace for Israel. We are Bible students all our lives!. What is the Bible all about? It is all about Israel and the Jews! I brought myself a lovely Star of Israel today, and will wear it with pride! Maureen Tonnessen |
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Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
RabbiTuly@Israel365.com |
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