“Is Ephraim a son who is dear to Me? Is he a child who is dandled? For whenever I speak of him, I still remember him; therefore, My very innards are agitated for him; I will surely have compassion on him,” says the Lord. JEREMIAH (31:19)

Israel is an island amidst the turbulant Middle East Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser “Is Ephraim a son who is dear to Me? Is he a  child who is dandled? For whenever I speak of him, I still remember him; therefore, My very innards are agitated for him; I will surely have compassion on him,” says the Lord. JEREMIAH (31:19)   הֲבֵן יַקִּיר לִי אֶפְרַיִם אִם יֶלֶד שַׁעֲשׁוּעִים כִּי מִדֵּי דַבְּרִי בּוֹ זָכֹר אֶזְכְּרֶנּוּ עוֹד עַל כֵּן הָמוּ מֵעַי לוֹ רַחֵם אֲרַחֲמֶנּוּ נְאֻם יְ-הֹוָה ירמיהו לא:יט ha-bayn ya-keer lee ef-ra-yeem im ye-led sha-a-shu-eem kee mi-day dab-ree bo za-khor ez-k'-re-nu od al kayn ha-mu may-ai lo ra-khaym a-ra-kha-me-nu n'-um a-do-nai Jerusalem Inspiration The words of God as retold by the prophet Jeremiah give us insight into the Almighty's infinite compassion for His people. God likens the Nation to a beloved child that at the mere mention of his name, evokes compassion and mercy despite his ill behavior.  As we strive to model the ways of God, one organization has taken on the obligation to show compassion for the needy children of the holy land. 'Meir Panim' is providing highly subsidized summer programming for children across Israel who so need a summer of carefree youth, far from their poverty stricken and often troubled daily lives. Show your compassion for the needy children of Israel » Unique Amidst Its Neighbors While Israel may be located in the Middle East, it shares none of the qualities of the other countries in the volatile region. The top ten reasons why? Watch here » An Unbreakable Bond of Support One American organization likens the relationship between American Jews and Israel to the relationship between father and son, saying “You can disagree with Israel but you can’t stop supporting it.” Read more » Personalized Name Scroll This personalized name scroll is extremely special and one-of-a-kind. A professional scribe will custom-make a beautiful scroll for you by writing your name in Hebrew in authentic, Biblical Hebrew calligraphy- the same calligraphy which is used to write holy Torah (Bible) scrolls. The scroll also includes the value of your Hebrew name in gematria, the spiritual Kabbalistic method of numerology.The name is written to order with a quill pen and scribe’s ink on a vellum sheet of goatskin or calfskin parchment. Don’t know your Hebrew name? No problem! Many English names derive from Hebrew names in the Bible, and the rest have etymological or spiritual cousins in Biblical sources. Just tell us your English name and we’ll find the Hebrew name in the Bible that’s most closely connected to yours. Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo Noam Chen captured this young boy touching the stones of the holiest site in Jerusalem.  May the innocence of youth evoke compassion from God unto his people. See more photos by Noam Chen » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of Jerusalem.   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “The Photos That You Bring Every Day” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch »   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 Copyright © 2015 Jerusalem365, All rights reserved. Thank You for Signing Up for the Jerusalem365 emails. Our mailing address is: Jerusalem365 34 Nahal Ein Gedi Apt #17 Beit Shemesh 9909875 Israel