How our forefather Jacob prepared for war | 24 Nisan 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser Then Jacob sent angels ahead of him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. Genesis 32:4 (The Israel Bible™)   וַיִּשְׁלַח יַעֲקֹב מַלְאָכִים לְפָנָיו אֶל עֵשָׂו אָחִיו אַרְצָה שֵׂעִיר שְׂדֵה אֱדוֹם בראשית לב:ד va-yish-lakh ya-a-kov mal-a-kheem l'-fa-nav el ay-sav a-kheev ar-tza say-eer s'-day e-dom Jerusalem Inspiration The Book of Genesis (32:4-22) describes Jacob’s three-prong strategy as he prepares to meet his estranged brother, Esau, after many years. Prayer to God, a peace-offering to Esau, and finally military preparations should all else fail. Today the Israel Defense Forces continues to follow Jacob’s guidelines, acting only in operations of self-defense after all options for peace have failed. Courageous young soldiers are defending and protecting Israel from her enemies, and they need YOUR support to rise to the task with vigorous preparation provided by IDF fitness facilities.  Stand in solidarity with the IDF, and help our soldiers stay ready and fit for action. Now more than ever, the soldiers of the IDF need your support » Hebrew Music Monday: "How Good It Is" Sing today's verse in Hebrew! Enjoy the Hava Nagilla Band and their upbeat song "Hinay Ma Tov" ("How Good It Is") based on the beautiful words of Psalm 133.   Sing along in Hebrew » America Borrows IDF tactics America has begun to employ the tactic known as “roof knocking”, one of the many maneuvers the IDF employs meant to reduce civilian casualties in urban warfare.   Read more » Queen Helene Aqua Quartz Earrings from Temple Times Wear a piece of biblical Jerusalem with this earring set, designed based on archaeological finds in the City of David in Jerusalem. These earrings are related to Queen Helene, the Assyrian queen who converted to Judaism during the Temple period. The earrings are fashioned in the style of the Roman era and echo the movements of their rule in Judea during the Second Temple period. Fashion of the time was of a Roman affluence and this earring set is made with silver and turquoise aqua quartz and a pair of white pearls dangling from them.   Get this Great Deal » Jerusalem Daily Photo A soldier of the Israeli Defense Forces takes a moment for prayer and reflection on Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers.   Support the soldiers of the IDF » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Love Hearing All About Israel” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch »   I love hearing all about Israel & seeing the different things in Israel too... Shalom, Dee Pitts from Texas Thank you for your hard work in assembling the news, which is always interesting, either inspiring or heartbreaking to read. Bryna Lewis, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com Copyright © 2016 Jerusalem365, All rights reserved. Thank You for Signing Up for the Jerusalem365 emails. Our mailing address is: Jerusalem365 34 Nahal Ein Gedi Apt #17 Beit Shemesh 9909875 Israel Add us to your address book