For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the people of Judah are the plant of His joy. ISAIAH (5:7)

Surprising universal relevance of Israel's tree festival | 15 Shevat 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the people of Judah are the plant of His joy. ISAIAH (5:7)   כִּי כֶרֶם יְ-הֹוָה צְבָאוֹת בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאִישׁ יְהוּדָה נְטַע שַׁעֲשׁוּעָיו יְשַׁעְיָהוּ ה:ז kee ke-rem a-do-nai tz'-va-ot bayt yis-ra-ayl v'-eesh y'-hu-da n'-ta sha-a-shu-av Today's Israel Inspiration Today on Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for the Trees, we celebrate the physical blossoming and rejuvenation of the Land of the Israel! The Torah identifies Seven Species with special significance to the Land of Israel: wheat, barley, grapes, dates, figs, olives and pomegranates. Can you believe that one of these blessed species, the grape, answers an age old dilemma faced by religious thinkers, of how bad things can happen to good people? Just like grapes must be totally crushed in order to produce quality wine, it is through our trials and tribulations that we can reach our highest potential. Enjoy the incredible benefits of the biblical Seven Species with Shivat Natural Cosmetics. Enjoy Seven Species body products from the Holy Land! » All New Hebrew Music Monday: "When I Call, Answer Me" Sing along to this beautiful song by the Shira Chadasha Women's choir of Jerusalem in our new Hebrew music video! The heartfelt words come from Psalm 4:2: "When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness... and hearken to my prayer." Watch here » Surprising Universal Relevance of the New Year of the Trees Today's festival provides everyone with a path to connect physically and spiritually to the Land of Israel. Read more » New Music CD from the Women's Jerusalem Choir Get today's song in a moving musical CD of ancient Hebrew Bible verses put to song. Brought to you from the Women’s Jerusalem Choir “Shirah Chadashah” (New Song). Includes 15 songs. Get this Great Deal » Today's Israel Photo llan Rosen's beautiful photograph of lush grape clusters in the Upper Galilee. See more Scenes of Israel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Ziona Megilah Grossman of New York, New York. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Marvelous Work That You Do For 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 » Thank you! God bless you all for all the marvelous work that you do for Israel. - Gabrielle Mitchell Hello Israel365, Supporting Israel with prayer and always will. I have loved Israel since I was 12 in 1962 when on London TV there was a program called “The Holy Land” on Sundays. I have ever since wanted to go there... I like your website and will catch the videos when I can. Thank you, shalom, Janice Gale. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com Copyright © 2016 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