Magnificent Jerusalem in Snow ✡ "For the Lord Has Chosen Zion"

For the Lord has chosen Zion; He desired it for His habitation. This is My resting place forever; here I shall dwell for I desired it. PSALMS (132:13-14)   כִּי בָחַר יְהֹוָה בְּצִיּוֹן אִוָּהּ לְמוֹשָׁב לוֹ זֹאת מְנוּחָתִי עֲדֵי עַד פֹּה אֵשֵׁב כִּי אִוִּתִיהָ תהילים קלב:יג,יד kee ba-khar a-do-nai b'-tzee-on i-va l'-mo-shav lo. zot m'-nu-kha-tee a-day ad po ay-shev kee iv-tee-ha

Today's Israel Inspiration Jerusalem has always stood at the forefront of Jewish consciousness. Synagogues are all built facing Israel so that wherever a Jew prays, the direction of prayer is towards Jerusalem. When building a new home, it is customary to leave an unfinished square in order to remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. And at the conclusion of every Yom Kippur and Passover Seder, Jews declare, “Next year in Jerusalem!” The Temple Mount Heritage Foundation brings awareness of the significance of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, the place of God's "resting place forever." It is here in God's dwelling place that peace will one day emanate to all the nations of the world. Learn more about the Temple Mount Heritage Foundation » Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Placing a Note in the Western Wall Ever wonder what happens to all the prayer notes in the Western Wall? Find out here! » Biblical Prophecy Reveals Pope's Shocking Jewish Agenda On the surface, it looks like Pope Francis and the Jews are cozying up to one another. Below the surface, an End of Days prophecy that pits Rome against Jerusalem may be playing out. Read more » Jerusalem Stone Art Print: 50% Off! Over 2,000 years ago, King Solomon commanded his builders to hew stone blocks out of the hills of Jerusalem in order to build the first holy Temple and the surrounding Temple Mount, creating the holy site where God would choose to rest His presence on earth. Today, these same ancient stones can still be seen, visited and touched at the Western Wall, one of Judaism’s most treasured sites and Jerusalem’s most famous landmark. The Western Wall, or Kotel, is visited by thousands of people daily, and millions yearly, who seek to connect to the Divine Presence which once rested within these stones. Hold your own piece of Jerusalem with this beautiful and totally unique print on authentic Jerusalem stone. Get this Great Deal for 50% Off! » Today's Israel Photo Today's gorgeous photo by Zev Rothkoff features the Western Wall blanketed in snow. See more photos by Zev Rothkoff » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Patrick Caine of Eastern Cape, South Africa.  Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Thank You for All the News You Send Our Way” 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 any good report or update concerning things of Israel and pray often. John S. Ferris, Michigan, U.S.A. Hi. My name is Dave DiGennaro and I am from Saugus, Massachusetts. I really enjoy reading about the land of Israel and I truly believe it is protected by our most Holy God. Although I am not Jewish, I do pray for the protection of Israel and I am appalled at how our current administration is acting towards Israel. Thank you for all the news you send our way. Shalom, Dave DiGennaro Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Just Like Sitting By the Banias Waterfalls ✡ "The Lord is Upon the Waters" - ISRAEL365

The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thundereth, even the LORD upon many waters PSALMS (29:3) קוֹל יְ-הוָה עַל הַמָּיִם אֵל הַכָּבוֹד הִרְעִים יְ-הוָה עַל מַיִם רַבִּים תהילים כט:ג kol a-do-nai al ha-ma-yim ayl ha-ka-vod hir-eem a-do-nai al ma-yim ra-beem

Jerusalem Inspiration According to Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson, “the word for water, מים ('mayim'), provides an interesting example of how the Hebrew word expresses the essence of the thing it names. This word is made from two of the letters 'mem' (מ) and one letter 'yud' (י). Science tells us that a water molecule, H2O is made up of two atoms of hydrogen surrounding one atom of oxygen. In the Hebrew word, this exact structure is reflected; the letter 'מ' represents the hydrogen while the 'י' represents the oxygen.”  Just as Hebrew represents a word's essence, one's Hebrew name encapsulates a person's essential essence as well.  Our personalized Hebrew name certificate will provide fantastic insight into the essential you. Order your own Hebrew name certificate today » Relax to the Sound of the Rushing Northern Waterfalls Check out this beautiful footage of the Banias waterfull in Hermon national park in northern Israel. The sound of the rushing water is as relaxing to the ear as the falls are beautiful to the eye! Watch here » Photos Behind the Lens Israel Behind the Lens is a special series highlighting some of Israel’s top photographers. Photographer Zev Rothkoff shares his most memorable photos captured in Israel in 2015 and the stories behind them. Read more » NEW: Every Day, Holy Day Book Every Day, Holy Day is a book that provides insightful guidance and inspiration in portions that can be read each and every day for 365 days. It includes subjects that touch upon ethical situations and provide exercises that can be done to develop positive traits. It helps to develop personal growth and understanding to increase wisdom.  A must have for your library! Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Photo Trivia Rebecca Kowalsky captured this exquisite waterfall flowing into a green sparkling pool.  Do you know the Hebrew word for waterfall? Send me an answer or post it on Facebook. Guess on Facebook » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Rebecca Robertson of Kingston, Jamaica. Todah rabah! Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “I Listen to Your Video Music Clips and Tears Run Down My Face” 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 » Shalom. Thank you for your emails Jerusalem365. I listen to your video music clips and tears roll down my face. I love the Jewish people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Kalma South Africa. I like your e-mail that I get every evening. I also love the photos that you bring every day. Israel has changed so much since 1971 when I visited Israel. Carol Bezuidenhout, S. Africa Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Israel Behind the Lens: Photographer Zev Rothkoff Presents His Israel in 2015 [PHOTOS] By Zev Rothkoff - BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS

Photo: Zev Rothkoff

Israel Behind the Lens: Photographer Zev Rothkoff Presents His Israel in 2015 [PHOTOS]

By Zev Rothkoff January 19, 2016  BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS

“The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like young sheep.” (Psalms 114:4)

Israel Behind the Lens is a special series highlighting some of Israel’s top photographers. Below, photographer Zev Rothkoff shares his most memorable photos captured in Israel in 2015 and the stories behind them.

The city of Efrat in the Judean mountains gets snow a few times each year. This year we were fortunate enough to enjoy a beautiful snow combined with budding almond blossoms. On days such as these, it’s not uncommon for us to hike through the mountains, benefiting from the beautiful local and well-known scenery with a special icing. 

The Golan Heights is blessed with rolling hills and lush plains. The Gilboane waterfall pictured here flows even in the dry summer. It makes for a great vacation to enjoy the refreshing water during the heat of the day. The rainbow you see is an added bonus, giving even more reason to never want to leave!

Pictured here is a recently excavated drainage tunnel from the Temple Mount area to David’s City. This tunnel was used during the destruction of the temple by Jews as an escape route to safety from the Romans.

This is the Southern portion of Western Wall. Visitors from all over the world come to this spot, which shows the original Herodian era pavement and the damage it endured when Roman soldiers threw down from the second Temple during their siege on the holy city of Jerusalem. This photo symbolizes to me a more serious view of the reality of Jerusalem as it paints the truth of the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the significance and deep feelings the Jews have towards it.

A lighter view of Jerusalem! Since 2009, the Old City of Jerusalem has participated in the Jerusalem Light Festival, an arts festival where the entire city is filled with artwork displayed on the Old City walls. The event takes place every summer. Pictured is Damascus Gate with a child’s artwork projected onto it. 

Olive trees symbolize peace and victory. In Israel, we rely on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to protect each and every Israeli citizen. This photo tells me that our hope of peace is possible but we have to trust in the capable hands of our IDF soldiers.

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Zev Rothkoff was born in New York and came on aliya in 1973. An alumnus of Yeshivat Har-Etzion, Zev served in the army in an infantry unit, where he continued to serve for 20 years of reserve duty. After finishing yeshiva (religious studies), Zev studied dentistry in Tel-Aviv University, and focuses on implant dentistry in his office in Arnona, Jerusalem. As an amateur photographer Zev has had various exhibits in Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, and his photos have won contests. Among them was the Wikipedia heritage site competition in which Zev won first prize in 2012.  His main interests are sites, scenery, flora and fauna of Israel. Zev’s website includes a section of tiyulim (hikes) in Israel and almost every week a new series of photos are introduced.

To see more by Zev, visit his website.