Heed the Words of Jeremiah ✡ "A Leafy Olive Tree"

The Lord called thy name a leafy olive tree, fair with goodly fruit; with the noise of a great tumult He hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken JEREMIAH (11.16) זַיִת רַעֲנָן יְפֵה פְרִי תֹאַר קָרָא יְ-הוָה שְׁמֵךְ לְקוֹל הֲמוּלָּה גְדֹלָה הִצִּית אֵשׁ עָלֶיהָ וְרָעוּ דָּלִיּוֹתָיו ירמיהו יא:טז za-yit ra-a-nan y'-fay f'-ree to-ar ka-ra a-do-nai sh'-maykh l'-kol ha-mu-la g'-do-la hi-tzeet aysh a-le-ha v'-ra-u da-li-yo-tav

Jerusalem Inspiration The first time the olive appears in the Bible is when Noah checks to see if the flood waters have receded. When the dove returns with an olive branch in its mouth, Noah knows that the water has receded sufficiently and life has begun anew (Genesis 8:11, 21). Pure olive oil was also used for the lighting of the golden lamp in the Temple, as well as to anoint priests and kings as part of their initiation. One lesson we can take from the olive is that just like an olive only yields oil when pressed, so too, when we are pressed between the millstones of life, our best selves emerge. It is often only when forced that we rise to the occasion to meet life’s challenges.  We now find ourselves in the days preceeding Tisha B'Av, the day when we commemorate the destruction of our holy Temple in Jerusalem.  History has taught us that Jeremiah's words ring true, and in the face of hardship, the Jewish people rise to the challenge. Delve into the Bible with the Israel Bible Subscription » Aliyah Under Fire The inspiring words of greeting to over two hundred new Israeli citizens, who chose to move to Israel during last summer's war, are a true testament to the Jewish nation's ability to overcome any challenge. Watch here » Why Doesn't Iran Deal Include U.S. Hostage Release? Four Americans are being held in Iran, at least three on what are considered to be trumped-up charges, and their families would like to know why US President Barack Obama has not done anything to get them out? Read more » Jerusalem Washing Cup We are now in the saddest period in the Jewish calendar, when we remember the destruction of the Holy Temples in Jerusalem. Bring a piece of Jerusalem into your home with this beautiful ritual washing cup featuring the Jerusalem skyline. Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo A sprawling olive tree by Yehoshua Halevi. The symbol of the olive tree was woven onto the flag of one of the tribes of Israel.  Do you know which one, and its significance? Send me your answer or post it on Facebook. Guess on Facebook » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of Jerusalem! Sponsor a day » “I Love Israel and its People” 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 » Hello, good morning! Everything I have to say is: I love Israel and its people, from the bottom of my heart and pray, for the peace in Jerusalem every days and nights. A nice day for everybody there and a big hug! - Mauro Nunes Vieira Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Israel Photo Trivia ✡ "A Land of Wheat and Barley"

A Land of wheat, barley, grape, fig and pomegranate; a Land of olive oil and honey DEUTERONOMY (8:8)   אֶרֶץ חִטָּה וּשְׂעֹרָה וְגֶפֶן וּתְאֵנָה וְרִמּוֹן אֶרֶץ זֵית שֶׁמֶן וּדְבָשׁ דברים ח:ח e-retz khi-ta u-s'-o-ra v'-ge-fen u-t'-ay-na v'-ri-mon e-retz zayt she-men u-d'-vash

Today's Israel Inspiration Barley looks similar to wheat but is smaller and surrounded by long ‘hair-like’ strands, from which it received its name ‘Se’ora’ which is very similar to the Hebrew word for hair, ‘Se-ar’. In biblical times, the barley harvest would be brought to the Temple in Jerusalem in a joyous ceremony that showed the importance of dedicating a portion of our crops to our Creator before we eat from them ourselves. Enjoy the incredible benefits of the biblical Seven Species with Shivat Natural Cosmetics with extracts of the Seven Species to bring you closer to the Holy Land. Enjoy Seven Species body products from the Holy Land! » Hands-on Guide to Israel's Seven Species In ancient Israel, all the parts of the Seven Species were used for food, building, even cloth dye! Watch here » Petter the Donkey is Biblically Redeemed Redemption of a first-born male donkey is a ritual spoken about in the Bible no less than three times. Over 1,000 people showed up in an Israeli city last week to experience this rare Biblical commandment.   Read more » Shivat Soaps Gift Pack This line of seven soaps called “Shivat”, means “The Seven” in Hebrew. Every one of the seven species contains healthful nutrients that benefit the body and promote wellness. Bring the blessed species into your home with these fantastic soaps. Get this Great Deal » Israel Photo Trivia Can you guess the name of the mountain seen in today's photo by Yehoshua Halevi? Send me an email or post your guess on Facebook!   Guess on Facebook » 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 » “Brought Back Many Wonderful Memories” 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 live in Wichita, Kansas and the State of Israel will always be in my heart along with steadfast prayers. God Bless You all. -Elmer Smith Hello, My name is Ruth from Ontario, Canada and I love Israel and the Jewish nation. I pray often for the peace of Jerusalem. I have visited Israel twice and have never been the same since. Watching the video of Jerusalem brought back many wonderful memories. May God continue to bless and keep your land in his care. Shalom! Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Israel Photo Trivia ✡ "They Arrived in the Desert of Sinai"

In the third month of the children of Israel's departure from Egypt, on this day they arrived in the desert of Sinai... and Israel encamped there opposite the mountain. EXODUS (19:1-2) בַּחֹדֶשׁ הַשְּׁלִישִׁי לְצֵאת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם בַּיּוֹם הַזֶּה בָּאוּ מִדְבַּר סִינָי ...  וַיִּחַן שָׁם יִשְׂרָאֵל נֶגֶד הָהָר שמות יט:א,ב ba-kho-desh ha-sh'-lee-shee l'tzayt b'-nay yis-ra-ayl may-e-retz mitz-rai-yim ba-yom ha-ze ba-u mid-bar see-nai ... va-yi-khan sham yis-ra-ayl ne-ged ha-har

Today's Israel Inspiration Today is the first day of the Hebrew month of Sivan, "the third month" of today's verse. On this special day, the Israelites arrived at Mount Sinai and prepared to receive the Holy Torah. In a beautiful lesson, our verse uses the word "encamped" in the singular form of the verb, to emphasize that the nation was united as one, with one heart, and without strife and contention amongst them. We merit the blessings of the Torah only when peace and harmony prevails amongst us. Learn authentic Torah with Root Source, an online resource of knowledgeable, Orthodox Israeli Jews teaching Christians around the world about Jewish thought, to more deeply understand the roots of their faith. Get hooked on a Root Source class! »  The Most Glorious Sights of Israel If there's only one video you see and share of Israel, this is the one! Watch here » Bibi's Promise: Jerusalem United Forever Forty-eight years after the reunification of Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that the holy city will never be divided again between Arabs and Jews. Read more » Praying at the Western Wall Magnets Keep Israel close to your heart with this decorative magnet of the Western Wall. Comes in a set of 5. Get this Great Deal » Israel Photo Trivia Today's beautiful photo by Yehoshua Halevi is a tough one! Can you guess this Israel location? Send me an email or post your guess on Facebook! Guess on Facebook » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Hector Camara from Katy, Texas. Toda Raba! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “I Love Receiving Your Emails” 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 Israel365, all the beautiful photographs, articles and comments. I live in Texas. Patrick Sanders I feel blessed to be part of your ministry. I love receiving your emails and enjoying every one of the pictures taken all over Israel, especially Jerusalem where I lived with my sister for a year while I cared for her as she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It has been 7 years since I left Jerusalem but God has kept my heart beating for the Land. I look forward to the day my husband and I move to Israel. Thank you for keeping me abreast of what is happening in Israel - the good and the bad - so that I can lift our Jewish brothers and sisters in prayer. What I miss the most about Israel are the feasts, having Shabbats with my sister, and going to the Old City and the Kotel. Nevertheless, because of your emails I am able to experience Israel all over again. Thank you! Shalom, Marta Allen from San Diego, California Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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"I Will Tell You About the End of Days" ✡ FREE eBook of Blessings

Jacob called for his sons and said, ‘Gather round and I will tell you what will happen to you at the End of Days.’ GENESIS (49:1)   וַיִּקְרָא יַעֲקֹב אֶל בָּנָיו וַיֹּאמֶר הֵאָסְפוּ וְאַגִּידָה לָכֶם אֵת אֲשֶׁר יִקְרָא אֶתְכֶם בְּאַחֲרִית הַיָּמִים בראשית מט:א va-yik-ra ya-a-kov el ba-nav va-yo-mer hay-as-fu v'-a-gee-da la-khem ayt a-sher yik-ra et-khem b'-a-kha-reet ha-ya-meem

Today's Israel Inspiration Today's verse, from the end of the Book of Genesis, introduces the blessings that Jacob bestows upon his children. Jewish commentators explain that really, Jacob intended on doing more than bless his children; his ultimate desire was to tell them about the ‘End of Days’ and the arrival of the Moshiach (Messiah). Although Jacob wanted to spell it out clearly, the details surrounding the Moshiach were hidden, meant to be shrouded in mystery and anticipated by Jacob’s family each and every day.   Learn more about blessings in a FREE eBook of Blessings »  Jacob's Blessings Watch the way Jews have blessed their children for thousands of years and how they continue to do so today using powerful verses from Genesis. Watch here» Other Spielberg Tells of U.S. Pilots Who Secretly Aided Israel Steven Spielberg's sister Nancy has a new documentary out describing how in 1948, a group of American Jewish pilots answered a call for help. In secret and at great personal risk, they smuggled planes out of the U.S. and flew for Israel in its War of Independence.   Read more » Shivat Soaps Gift Pack for Mom Just in time for Mother's Day, get this great gift of seven soaps called “Shivat”, referring to the Seven Species in Hebrew. Each of the biblical Seven Species contains healthful nutrients that benefit the body and promote wellness. Bring the blessed species into your home with these fabulous, soothing soaps. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Yehoshua Halevi captured a gorgeous rainbow over the Land of Israel.   See more photos by Yehoshua Halevi » 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 Enjoy Your Pictures 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 » Shalom, Rabbi, Israel is in my heart, my mind and in my dreams. I've just spent two months in the Tel Aviv region and loved it there. I live in the South island of New Zealand, and send greetings from there. I enjoy your pictures of Israel especially. Danuta Dear Rabbi Tuly Weisz, May the Holy One, blessed be He, grant favor with all sorts of blessings to you. Every day I pray that He guard the steps of all members of the Israel Defense Forces, and every day I'm gladdened with your photos and messages. It's a way I can stay connected with this holy place. Thank you! Edson F. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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