‘Comfort, Comfort My people,’ says your God. ISAIAH (40:1)

Why S. Koreans love the Talmud Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser ‘Comfort, Comfort My people,’ says your God. ISAIAH (40:1)   נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ עַמִּי יֹאמַר אֱ-לֹהֵיכֶם ישעיהו מ:א na-kha-mu na-kha-mu a-mee yo-mar e-lo-hay-khem Today's Israel Inspiration The period of the Jewish calendar where we find ourselves in now is the saddest time of the year, the three weeks when we commemorate the loss of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem. People born during this period are often given names of hope and comfort based on the Hebrew root "Nachum" which means to comfort. Hebrew names include "Menachem" or "Nachum" for men, while the feminine version is the beautiful name "Nechama."   Learn the essence of your name in Hebrew » Hebrew Music Monday In the spirit of the Three Weeks of mourning for the Temple in Jerusalem, this week’s video is sad and solemn, yet moving and inspirational. Listen to Neshama Carlebach’s heartfelt rendition of Isaiah 40. Sing along in Hebrew & English » Most S. Koreans Own this Jewish Book According to New Yorker magazine, the phenomenon of South Koreans owning a particular Jewish book began with Korean mothers who believe that the secret to Jewish intellectual success is found within its pages. Read more » Learn Hebrew to Music! Enjoy some of Israel’s most popular songs in this special collector’s set of 2 Hebrew Music CD’s. With a focus on inspiring songs with biblical passages, its song booklet contains English translation and transliteration, to give you a wonderful opportunity to learn Hebrew. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo Noam Chen's stunning photo of colored sand at the Ramon Crater in the Negev. The crater, called a "makhtesh," is a geological landform considered unique to the Negev desert of Israel. See more photos by Noam Chen » 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 am practicing Hebrew by reading your Torah post every day” 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 » Yes, enjoying your updates on Zion. Peace & Blessings from Victoria, British Columbia - Harvey Underwood Your site is wonderful. I have forwarded links to my husband and daughter as well. I am practicing Hebrew by reading your Torah post every day....Thank you !!!- Claudia Zimmerman 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