When you come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession. Leviticus 14:34 (The Israel Bible™)

The real story of Judea and Samaria | 29 Cheshvan 5777 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser When you come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession. Leviticus 14:34 (The Israel Bible™)   כִּי תָבֹאוּ אֶל אֶרֶץ כְּנַעַן אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי נֹתֵן לָכֶם לַאֲחֻזָּה ויקרא יד:לד kee ta-vo-u el e-retz k'-na-an a-sher a-nee no-tayn la-khem la-a-khu-za Today's Israel Inspiration You will often hear of the biblical lands of Judea & Samaria being referred to as the so-called “West Bank”, or the “occupied territories”. But, can Israel be an occupying power in its own land? We know that according to the Bible, Israel does not exist by the grace of the United Nations, but by the grace of God on the basis of an everlasting covenant to which the Lord swore a solemn oath. Learn more about the real story of the Land of Israel with a free pocket-sized flip chart that includes 13 colorful maps!   Get this FREE map from Christian Friends of Israeli Communities » CFOIC: Making a Difference in Judea and Samaria For more than a decade, CFOIC Heartland has been working hand in hand with the people of Judea and Samaria to support vital humanitarian needs in the biblical heartland. Meet the people and listen to their moving stories of those who have sacrificed everything to obey God's commandments.   Watch » Israel’s Fires Spark Christian Zionist Desire to Aid the Holy Land Following this past week’s wildfire devastation throughout Israel, some of which were set by terror arsonists, many Jewish organizations are reporting record donations to help rebuild the Holy Land.   Read more » New Arrival - Lost Faces of the Bible   Lost Faces of the Bible is a four-part documentary series that combines archaeology with dramatic recreations and forensic investigation. Each episode seeks to reconstruct a “biblical” face by analyzing four ancient skulls recovered from the Land of Israel. Travelling across the globe, archaeologists and scholars separate fact from myth, while a team of forensic anthropologists and artists put flesh on bone, using both traditional and state-of-the-art methods of facial reconstruction. The Lost Faces of the Bible uses modern technology to give you a deeper look into people of the Biblical era.   DVD's Now 3 for $50 »   Today's Israel Photo The city of Shechem in Judea & Samaria by Boruch Len. Shechem is first mentioned in Genesis 12:6 as Abraham's first stop in Israel. Later, Joseph was buried here. See also Psalms 60 and 108 for King David's mention of this city with strong roots in the Jewish nation.   See more photos by Boruch Len » Yesterday's Photo Trivia The Israeli Air Force formed on May 28, 1948, shortly after Israel declared statehood and found itself under attack by four Arab armies. From that time forward, the IAF has proved their valiance, always coming through and defending the state of Israel!   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.   Thanks to our recent Holocaust Survivor Charity Fund Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Averim Stavsky from Nerw York; Yang Cui from Ontario, Canada; William Anderson from Australia; Sue Harwood from the UK. Donate to our Holocaust Fund »   Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Barbara and Tony Stiver from Nebraska; Dr. and Mrs Michael Derechin from Florida; JoAnn Morris from Tennessee; Sheila Lemieux from Ontario, Canada. Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank you to our Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to John Johnson from Idaho; Ron Honigford from Ohio; Jo-chin Wang from Israel; Richard Crouse from Texas. Shop the Israel365 Store »   Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Cheryl Macomber from California. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Cannot Wait to Get My E-Mails!” 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 » Cannot wait to get my e-mails. So encouraging and at this moment a great help for my daughter and son in-law as they are going through a difficult financial time. You are a Blessing to everyone all over the world. Shalom, Elizabeth Johanna G., South Africa. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com