The sun rises and the sun sets, and to its place it yearns and rises there. ECCLESIASTES (1:5)

Spectacular sunset over the Land of Israel | 16 Tevet 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser The sun rises and the sun sets, and to its place it yearns and rises there. ECCLESIASTES (1:5)   וְזָרַח הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ וּבָא הַשָּׁמֶשׁ וְאֶל מְקוֹמוֹ שׁוֹאֵף זוֹרֵחַ הוּא שָׁם קֹהֶלֶת א:ה v'-za-rakh ha-she-mesh u-va ha-sha-mesh v'-el m'-ko-mo sho-ayf zo-ray-akh hu sham Today's Israel Inspiration The rising of the sun is seen as a metaphor for the redemption of the Jewish people. The Talmud relates a story of two righteous rabbinic scholars, Rabbi Hiyya and Rabbi Shimon, walking in the Arbel Valley of the Lower Galilee in the early hours of the morning. As the first rays of dawn appeared, Rabbi Hiyya remarked to Rabbi Shimon that this is how the redemption of Israel will take place. At first it comes slowly, slowly, but as it progresses its light increases. Enjoy the light of the Land and shop the Israel365 store! Find the best Israel products, from jewelry and artwork to books, CD's, DVD's and much more!   Get 5% off storewide with coupon code "GOODBYE2015" » Hebrew Music Monday: "As the Deer Longs for Water" Sing along in Hebrew and English to the beautiful words of Psalms 42 in "As the Deer Longs" ("Ka'ayal Ta'arog") performed by Nomi Teplow. Watch here » Christian Printed 16th C. Talmud Sells for Whopping $9.3 Million A 16th century copy of the Talmud sold Tuesday at auction for a staggering $9.3 million in New York. The sale sets a new global record for any Judaica item ever sold, Sothebys auction house announced.   Read more » "Miriam's Drum" Music CD Featuring authentic, spiritual melodies to ancient Jewish prayers, energized by world class percussion and ethnic instrumentation. Tziona Achishena’s beautiful, soulful, and unique voice brings these ancient prayers to life with rhythms made for dancing. Get 5% off storewide with coupon code "GOODBYE2015" » Today's Israel Photo Elad Matityahu's stunning photo of sunset over Har Adar, a town just outside of Jerusalem. See more photos by Elad Matityahu » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Mary Powley of Vero Beach, Florida. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Todah Rabah from Hawaii” 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 » Todah Rabah from Hawaii. I count on you, Rebbe, for a precious piece of scripture, a bit of increasing familiarity with G-d's language of love, and possibly a story or a bit of history to propel me along in these days. Mahalo nui loa ke Akua! Deborah Ringer I like, most of all, the message. It opens my eyes to the truth of God. I feel blessed to be part of this in my life. Thank you- Joe Durkatz 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