Spectacular sunset Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser The sun rises and the sun sets, and to its place it yearns and rises there. ECCLESIASTES (1:5)   וְזָרַח הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ וּבָא הַשָּׁמֶשׁ וְאֶל מְקוֹמוֹ שׁוֹאֵף זוֹרֵחַ הוּא שָׁם קֹהֶלֶת א:ה v'-za-rakh ha-she-mesh u-va ha-sha-mesh v'-el m'-ko-mo sho-ayf zo-ray-akh hu sham Today's Israel Inspiration The rising of the sun is seen as a metaphor for the redemption of the Jewish people. The Talmud relates a story of two righteous rabbinic scholars, Rabbi Hiyya and Rabbi Shimon, walking in the Arbel Valley of the Lower Galilee in the early hours of the morning. As the first rays of dawn appeared, Rabbi Hiyya remarked to Rabbi Shimon that this is how the redemption of Israel will take place. At first it comes slowly, slowly, but as it progresses its light increases.  Learn more in the Israel Bible, with full Hebrew and English text and insightful commentary.   Get ready to be inspired by the Israel Bible » Hebew Music Monday Today's Hebrew song by Eitan Katz is based on a beautiful passage by the prophet Jeremiah, describing God speaking to our Matriarch Rachel, who is known as having a special role in the redemption and return of her children, the Jewish people, back to Israel. Watch here » Hints of the Final Redemption The fact that Israel’s agricultural expertise is so advanced that it’s being exported to other countries is a sure sign that the Messianic Age is imminent.   Read more » Israeli and American Flag Pin Get ready for America's Independence Day this July 4th with a fabulous lapel pin featuring the flags of two great allies. Made of sturdy metal with a quality plastic coated enamel design, it is just the thing to show where your heart lies. Get this Great Pin for 50% Off » Today's Israel Photo Sunset over the Hula Valley nature reserve in northern Israel by Bar Artzi. See more photos by Bar Artzi Photography » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Kevin O'Driscoll from South Africa. Toda Raba!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Really Enjoying 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 » Greetings Rabbi, I spent many wonderful months working in Israel back in 1977 and totally fell in love with the country. I live in Bangor, Northern Ireland. I am really enjoying your emails and watch with interest all that is happening in Israel. Bertha Wray I have only just re-subscribed since changing email addresses. Love the photos, they are inspiring. Wish I could visit and walk the streets of Jerusalem. I pray for Israel daily. May God's blessing rest upon you and your nation. Peter Martin (Australia) 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