And a brightness appeareth as the light; rays hath He at His side; and there is the hiding of His power. Habakkuk 3:4 (The Israel Bible™)

Why do you think Bible-believing Christians should learn Biblical Hebrew? | 10 Sivan 5777 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser And a brightness appeareth as the light; rays hath He at His side; and there is the hiding of His power. Habakkuk 3:4 (The Israel Bible™)   וְנֹגַהּ כָּאוֹר תִּהְיֶה קַרְנַיִם מִיָּדוֹ לוֹ וְשָׁם חֶבְיוֹן עֻזֹּה חבקוק ג:ד v’-NO-gah ka-OR tih-YEH kar-NA-yim mi-ya-DO lo v’-SHAM khev-YON u-ZOH Today's Israel Inspiration The Hebrew word for ‘light,’ ‘ohr’ (אור), is very similar to the word for ‘awaken,’ ‘ayr’ (ער). According to Rabbi Micheal Munk in his book “The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet,”  this teaches that that light is the element that ‘awakens’ creation to development. Just as physical light influences plants to grow, spiritual and intellectual light prods man to achieve his potential. With their masterful methods of education, the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies will have you reaching your potential more incredibly than you ever knew possible! Learn the Biblical Language Today » Why Would Bible-Believing Christians Want to Learn Biblical Hebrew? Did you know that the Bible as given by God to Moses atop Mount Sinai was originally written in Hebrew, the language of the Israelite nation since God created the world. But why should YOU, a Bible-believing Christian learn the language? Find out here!   Watch now » How Hebrew Reveals Deep Hidden Meanings of Biblical Names Many people have either a Biblical Hebrew name or a name which connects to the Bible. In Jewish tradition, one’s name contains a spiritual dimension.   Read more » The Female Belief in Redemption At the age of 80, Moses received a prophecy that the redemption of the Israelites from Egypt was near. When he relayed this message to the Jewish men, they were unable to believe it, being too embittered from their slavery and suffering. It was the women who rejoiced in Moses' message of salvation and continued to encourage their husbands by decorating themselves with make-up and jewelry when meeting them after their long, grueling day's work. They even fashioned tambourines in the depths of the Egyptian exile under Miriam's direction, in anticipation of the coming redemption. After the Children of Israel  had crossed the Red Sea, Miriam and the women took up these instruments, and they danced while singing the song of redemption with complete faith and joy.   Shop Tambourines- Special Pricing Available »   Plant in Israel to celebrate the birthday of a friend or family member   PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo Joe Aminoff's photo of olive trees on the slope of Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for olive is za-YEET, זַּיִת. Because olive trees were always such an integral part of the Holy Land landscape, they have been incorporated into the names of many of Israel’s cities and landmarks such as today's location: Mount of Olives - הר הזיתים - har ha-zay-TEEM.   See more photos by Joe Aminoff » 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 Israel365 Store Customers "Todah Rabbah" to John B. from Indiana; Catherine L. from Australia; Jos B. from New Zealand; Jamie H. from South Carolina Shop the Israel365 Store »   Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Susan S.from Washington; Reuben R. from Pennsylvania; Sharon G. from the UK; Janice C. from Canada. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank You to our to our Bride Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Arik N. from California; John G. from Pennsylvania; Bruce S. from Georgia; Anna W. from Maryland. Bring Joy to Needy Couples in Jerusalem »   Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Debra Tappert from Oregon. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “Thank You for Your Emails” 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 Tuly, I am one of the happy recipients of your newsletter. I thought I would write and thank you for your emails which are always full of interesting and inspiring things. I really love the Hebrew Torah reading at the beginning as I can practise reading and also be lit up by G-d’s words. Thank you! B’ezrat HaShem I can come to Israel for the next High Holidays. They say Succoth in Eretz HaKodesh is a wonder to behold. Wishing you a happy and holy week! Best wishes, Xanthe Levi Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com