Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul | 1 Elul 5776 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser There is hope for your future, the word of the Lord, and your children will return to their border. Jeremiah 31:16 (The Israel Bible™)   וְיֵשׁ תִּקְוָה לְאַחֲרִיתֵךְ נְאֻם יְ-הוָה וְשָׁבוּ בָנִים לִגְבוּלָם ירמיהו לא:טז v'-yaysh tik-va l'-a-kha-ree-taykh n'-um a-do-nai v'-sha-vu va-neem lig-vu-lam Today's Israel Inspiration Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul, the Hebrew month that immediately precedes Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year.  On this day, we begin to reflect on the past year and contemplate the ways we can grow in the coming year.  In today's verse, the prophet Jeremiah declares that the future should be seen in the children who inhabit the world and provide hope for a perfected universe. By watching children and their enthusiasm for life we remind ourselves of the need for energy and excitement in our service of God and the study of His precious Bible.  Now is the perfect time to join the Israel Bible Reading Plan, and commit to enhancing your Bible study.  FREE with any Reading Plan is an amazing Hebrew Chart that will help you understand the word of God even better!   Get your FREE Hebrew Chart now » Jerusalem Serenity Now! Spend 20 seconds overlooking Jerusalem, and feel a sense of serenity for the rest of your day.   Watch here » Heartfelt Celebration in Samaria's First Community Thousands of people gather together to celebrate 40 years to the establishment of Samaria’s first community – Kedumim, home to over 900 families.   Read more » What is the significance of the Kippah?   Though there is no explicit mention of the sanctity of the Kippa in the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud teaches of the obligation to cover one’s head upon mentioning God’s name in order to exhibit true humility in the face of his Creator. The Kippa is a reminder to the wearer of the importance to constantly keep God on one’s mind, enabling one to remain humble and refrain from sin.   Get Your Scenes-of-Israel Kippa Today! » Today's Israel Photo Today's photograph, by Ilan Rosen depicts a school group made up of children from the entire spectrum of Jewish backgrounds, coming to pray together at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.  This holy site is a source of unity amongst our nation and the entire world. If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel.   Thank You to our latest Tree Donors! "Todah Rabbah" to Lynn W. from Texas; Alfred & Rose B. from Canada; Jeana K. from New Jersey. Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank you to our recent Aliyah Donors! "Todah Rabbah" to Peggy F. from Texas; Bob L. from Idaho; Josel P. from Sweden. Donate to our Aliyah Fund »   Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers! "Todah Rabbah" to Sarah F. from California; Scott A. from Kentucky; Peggy L. from Minnesota. Shop the Israel365 Store »   “Your Daily Mails Are a Great Delight and Blessing” 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 Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!).   Stay in Touch » Dear Rabbi Weisz, YOU make MY day!  I love your Israel365, and often share them on FaceBook.   Keep up your inspired and inspiring work! Gila Perach Hirsh Shalom and greetings to you Israel365. Your daily mails are a great delight and blessing; it has brought me nearer to you and Israel. My heartful love and prayers is always for peace of Jerusalem. -Prabhakar Williams India. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com