And many peoples and powerful nations shall come to entreat the Lord of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. ZECHARIAH (8:22)

Netanyahu's inspiring Christmas message | 13 Tevet 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser And many peoples and powerful nations shall come to entreat the Lord of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. ZECHARIAH (8:22)   וּבָאוּ עַמִּים רַבִּים וְגוֹיִם עֲצוּמִים לְבַקֵּשׁ אֶת יְ-הֹוָה צְבָאוֹת בִּירוּשָׁלִָם וּלְחַלּוֹת אֶת פְּנֵי יְ-הֹוָה זכריה ח:כב u-va-u a-meem ra-beem v'-go-yim a-tzu-meem l'-va-kaysh et a-do-nai tz'-va-ot bi-yi-ru-sha-la-yim u-l'-kha-lot et p'-nay a-do-nai Shabbat Inspiration Are Jews supposed to wish Christians a Merry Christmas? Listen to the words of Orthodox Rabbi Benjamin Blech, who says "as Jews I think we ought to recognize that today the greatest challenge to our faith is not another faith, but faithlessness. Our greatest fear should not be those who worship in a different way but those who mockingly reject the very idea of worship to a higher power... We differ in countless ways. Yet Christmas allows us to remember that we are not alone in our recognition of the Creator of the universe. We have faith in a higher power." From all of us here at Israel365, we wish our wonderful Christian friends a very merry Christmas!   Netanyahu's Inspiring Christmas Message While Christians are persecuted throughout the rest of the Mideast, Israeli PM makes us proud with his stirring declaration "Here in Israel, religious freedom is a sacred principle." Watch Netanyahu's moving Christmas address » Je-Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Rabbi Tuly Weisz Nativity Scenes, Christmas Trees and any perceived threats against Judaism are met with great resistance by many Jews. As much as I understand those concerns, I also think that we are missing the mark and so I proudly wish a Merry Christmas to my Christian friends.   Read more » Turquoise and Aqua Wrap Charm Bracelet This handmade bracelet is made with high quality materials from a studio in Israel. Artist Chen Zuker uses leather, Swarovski crystal, semi precious stones and silver plated metal to create beautiful designs for the modern woman. Silver plated with charms of the Star of David, Shema Israel, and leaves. Get 5% off storewide with coupon code "GOODBYE2015" » Today's Israel Photo This is why we're proud to support Israel, the best and only country in the Mideast for Christians! All faiths are respected, and people from around the world come to pray and place notes in the Western Wall. See more Scenes of Israel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Bror-Axel Wiklund of Sweden. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “It Takes a Person Closer to the People of 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 » My name is Jennie Greves and want to thank you for the beautiful pictures of Israel, as it takes a person closer to the people of Israel and how you live. When I was 6 years old we took up a collection to give money to Israel to plant trees. In high school I had to learn Psalm 121 as punishment for laughing in the classroom. I am now 80 and still saying this Psalm for Israel. Thank you I appreciate being brought close to your people for whom I will always feel love.-Jennie Mc Donald Greves 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