Isaac went up to Beersheba. God appeared to him that night and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham, fear not for I am with you, I will bless you and increase your offspring.” GENESIS (26:23, 24)

Shop Israel for Chanukah | 1 Kislev 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser Isaac went up to Beersheba. God appeared to him that night and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham, fear not for I am with you, I will bless you and increase your offspring.” GENESIS (26:23, 24)   וַיַּעַל מִשָּׁם בְּאֵר שָׁבַע וַיֵּרָא אֵלָיו יְ-הוָה בַּלַּיְלָה הַהוּא וַיֹּאמֶר אָנֹכִי אֱ-לֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם אָבִיךָ אַל תִּירָא כִּי אִתְּךָ אָנֹכִי וּבֵרַכְתִּיךָ וְהִרְבֵּיתִי אֶת זַרְעֲךָ בראשית כו:כג,כד v'-ya-al mi-sham b'-ayr sha-va va-yay-ra ay-lav a-do-nai ba-lai-la ha-hu va-yo-mer a-no-khee e-lo-hai av-ra-ham a-vee-kha al tee-ra kee it-kha a-no-khee u-vay-rakh-tee-kha v'-hir-bay-tee et zar-a-kha Shabbat Inspiration In this week's Shabbat Torah portion (Genesis 25:19-28:9), Isaac followed in his father’s footsteps and returned to the well that his father Abraham had dug. ‘Beersheba’ in Hebrew means the "seventh well" named by Abraham in Genesis. Our Sages derive that Isaac is to be praised for continuing tradition and returning to the well of his father Abraham. This Chanukah, celebrate tradition and the miracles of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel with your own beautiful Menorah.   Get all your Chanukah essentials from Israel » Fortress of Greek Occupation in Jerusalem Unearthed An important archeological find has uncovered an ancient fortress which may have been used by the Greeks who oppressed the Jews, leading to the Maccabean revolt. Watch now » Bringing in the Hebrew Month of Kislev Kislev marks the beginning of the winter and always falls out during the darkest days of the year. It is therefore a fitting time to celebrate the Jewish holiday of lights, Chanukah. Read more » Avocado Face and Body Cream In the Bible beauty is described both in physical terms and in spiritual terms. Draw out your natural inner beauty with cream created from Israeli avocado extract and Dead Sea minerals! Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo A fascinating view of Tel Beersheba, an archaeaological site unearthing the remains of the original Biblical town where Abraham and Isaac once lived! See More Scenes of Israel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Richard Wiegand of Jessup, Maryland. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Oh How I LOVE these Reports from Israel” 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 really enjoy the e-mails you send. Israel is in my prayers daily. Thank you for sharing. Linda Kell - Princeton, Indiana, USA Dear Friends in Israel, Oh how I LOVE these reports from Israel/Jerusalem. It’s encouraging to see the stand that your amazing Leader is watching over you. YES I mean GOD. And yes I do mean your Prime Minister too. We are praying for your people, your country that God will put a ‘strong hedge of protection... around you’ during these trying times. Please keep on sending these news reports. Many thanks and God’s blessings on you. Mrs. Fortnum, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Shabbat 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