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We learn an invaluable life lesson from just one Hebrew word in today's verse - awoke early/ וַיַּשְׁכֵּם. Abraham was zealous to do God’s will at the first sign of daybreak, teaching that we too should grab opportunities to do good without hesitation. Fast forward 3,000 years and meet ZAKA volunteers who follow in Abraham's footsteps. ZAKA is Israel's incredible volunteer terrorism and disaster emergency response organization. Volunteers remain on call every hour of the day ready to rush to any tragic scene to save lives. With the increase in terror, ZAKA is in dire need of 5 new ambulances to carry out their sacred mission throughout Israel. No matter where you live in the world, you can partner with ZAKA for the benefit of mankind. Help save lives, strengthen faith, and strengthen Israel.
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What happens when Israelis are stuck in traffic behind an ambulance at the scene of a tragedy? You must watch their reactions!
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Typically, ZAKA volunteers deal with an average of 30 incidents of unnatural deaths every week. But with the current wave of terror, ZAKA is being swamped with a dramatic increase of incidences throughout Israel.
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This Elijah Cup is a wooden Kiddush Cup filled with wine for the Prophet Elijah during the Passover Seder. Yair Emanuel is a well known Israeli artist famous for his depictions of the Jerusalem's Old City. This cup features an impressive Jerusalem skyline image.
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Yosef Symonds' beautiful photo of a donkey enjoying the early spring wildflowers in Givat HaTumerasin
(Lupin Hill), central Israel.
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Yesterday's photo featured the Tower of David (in Hebrew, מגדל דוד, Migdal David), an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate at the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. Despite its name, the tower has no connection to King David, but rather dates back to the Ottoman empire.
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Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Motshoanedi Lesejane of South Africa. Todah rabah!
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“Every Morning I Look Forward to Reading Your Email”
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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I really enjoy the e-mails. The pictures are also beautiful. It's a blessing.
Every morning I look forward to reading your email. The beautiful pictures and scriptures inspire my day. I particularly enjoy the explanation of Hebrew words. I have visited Israel and am hoping for a return visit. I feel like it is home. |
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Shalom,
Rabbi Tuly Weisz
RabbiTuly@Israel365.com |
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