And the Lord said: 'Judah shall go up; behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.'

JUDGES (1:2)

הוַיֹּאמֶר יְ-הוָה יְהוּדָה יַעֲלֶה הִנֵּה נָתַתִּי אֶת הָאָרֶץ בְּיָדוֹ

שופטים א:ב

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Today's Israel Inspiration

The name Judah was given at birth when Leah said, ”let me gratefully praise God” (Genesis 29:35). Leah was especially grateful now that she had been granted more than her rightful share after giving birth to the 4th of the 12 sons of Jacob. The name Judah / Yehudah means thankfulness and Jews have come to be called "Yehudim" after Judah, because of the vital characteristic of always being grateful to God and always recognizing that He has given us more than our rightful share.

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Fields of Poppies in Israel

When the poppies are in bloom in Israel in the rainy winter season, they are everywhere! The entire country comes out to see the bright red flowers in their colorful fields.

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Shabbat Inspiration:
The Wayward Son

This week's portion described the rebellious son (Deut. 21:18-21) who is killed before he can do any real serious damage and lose his portion in the World-to-Come. Though it is likely that this punishment was never actually carried out, its message is clear.

Working Towards Moshiach

The world is poised on the brink of cosmic events. Will the coming years bring environment disaster? Catastrophic conflict? World flooding from global warming? Epidemics? Political chaos? This collection of essays discusses the basis for hope and strength in the present chaotic world and demonstrate how we can all participate in the most important activity of our time – working towards the Moshiach (Messiah).

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Today's Israel Photo

Gorgeous red poppies in the Land of Israel by Yehuda Poch.

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Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Rochelle Novoselsky of Revere, Massachusetts in honor of her friend Nancy M. Goldstein. Toda raba!

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