How America was almost Hebrew speaking! | 22 Tamuz 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser Happy is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seat of the scornful. Psalms 1:1 (The Israel Bible™)   אַשְׁרֵי הָאִיש אֲשֶׁר לֹא הָלַךְ בַּעֲצַת רְשָׁעִים וּבְדֶרֶךְ חַטָּאִים לֹא עָמָד וּבְמוֹשַׁב לֵצִים לֹא יָשָׁב תהילים א:א ash-ray ha-eesh a-sher lo ha-lakh ba-a-tzat r'-sha-eem uv-de-rekh kha-ta-eem lo a-mad uv-mo-shav lay-tzeem lo ya-shav Jerusalem Inspiration King David begins the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs of praise for the Lord, by focusing on man. His first action is to walk, in Hebrew 'halakh,' and immediately upon setting out on his journey he is forced to make a decision of which path he should walk: righteous or wicked, fruitful or barren. This ‘walking’ reminds us of God’s first words to Abraham ‘lech lecha,’ "Go forth" (Genesis 12:1), and more significantly, ‘kum hithalech ba’aretz’, "arise, walk through the land" (Genesis 13:17). David may have been reminding us that while praising God transcends time and place, the book of Psalms was written in the Land of Israel, the ancient walking grounds of our forefathers. Put down roots in in the land of Israel by planting a tree in her holy soil. Plant a tree in Israel today » This is Israel In one video see dozens of views of the incredibly diverse state of Israel. From the holiest actions to the most mundane, see the land of Israel as it really is.   Watch here » Hebrew: Official Language Of America? Had history turned out slightly different, Americans today might be speaking Hebrew rather than English. Read more » Discover 3,000 years of Israel's history and geography   As we enter the 3 week mourning period for the destruction of the first and second Temples in Jerusalem, it is important to remember that Jewish sovereignty in Israel dates back 3,000 years. Author Ilan Reiner uses maps and other methods to prove without certainty that Jews have been inhabiting the Land of Israel for millennia as is recorded in the Bible. Buy Israel History Maps today! »   Jerusalem Daily Photo An amazing depiction of the contrast of nature and settlement, captured here by Danny Yanai.   See more photos by Danny Yanai » 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 » “You Are an Inspiration to Us All” 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 » Thank you for your daily emails. The people of Israel stand as supreme examples of courage and steadfastness in these troubled times. You are an inspiration to us all. Jane Aston, England. I am a Christian living in Missouri in the U.S. I LOVE Israel and its people and pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. May our God protect you from all harm. Much Love, Jody Cook Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com