A Land of wheat, barley, grape, fig and pomegranate; a Land of olive oil and honey DEUTERONOMY (8:8)

Great Hebrew lesson on the 7 Species Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser 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 todays 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 Copyright © 2015 Israel365, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for daily Israel Scenes and Inspiration on our website, www.israel365.com. Our mailing address is: Israel365 34 Nahal Ein Gedi Apt #17 Beit Shemesh 9909875 Israel Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences forward to a friend