As Jerusalem's 50th Anniversary Approaches, Israelis Still Go Hungry in Holy City

We wish you a Shabbat Shalom from Israel! | 8 Sivan 5777 Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to cause it to lead them on the way and at night in a pillar of fire to give them light, [they thus could] travel day and night. Exodus 13:21 (The Israel Bible™)   וַי-הֹוָה הֹלֵךְ לִפְנֵיהֶם יוֹמָם בְּעַמּוּד עָנָן לַנְחֹתָם הַדֶּרֶךְ וְלַיְלָה בְּעַמּוּד אֵשׁ לְהָאִיר לָהֶם לָלֶכֶת יוֹמָם וָלָיְלָה שמות יג:כא va-a-do-nai ho-laykh lif-nay-hem yo-mam b'-a-mud a-nan lan-kho-tam ha-de-rekh v'-lai-la b'-a-mud aysh l'-ha-eer la-hem la-le-khet yo-mam va-lai-la Shabbat Inspiration The pillar of fire that accompanied the Israelites as they traveled through the barren desert, served as both a physical light, להאיר, 'to brighten' their journey, as well as a spiritual connection to God who was protecting them each step of the way. 'Meir Panim', is an organization that feeds the hungry of Israel; 'meir' literally means 'to brighten', and just like like the pillar of fire of the Bible, 'Meir Panim' brightens the faces of those stricken with poverty, as well as encouraging these unfortunates that God will ultimately provide for them. Help 'Meir Panim' Feed Israel's Hungry » Mayor Nir Barkat: “Jerusalem Is a Symbol of Unity” Mayor of Jerusalem Barkat’s message for Jerusalem Day, on the day where Israel marks the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification in the Six Day War of 1967, resonates through the past and future. Watch now » As Jerusalem's 50th Anniversary Approaches, Israelis Still Go Hungry in Holy City Israelis and Jews worldwide viewed the reunification of Jerusalem as a momentous event, if not a divinely orchestrated occurrence – a gift to the Chosen People from God. But despite the city’s continued growth and development, there are still thousands of needy residents in the city.   Read more »      Did You Know? - Jerusalem is considered the eternal capital of the Jewish people. - Jerusalem is mentioned more than 600 times in the Hebrew Bible, but not once in Islam’s Quran. - There are more than 70 different Hebrew names for Jerusalem in Jewish scripture. - Archaeology proves Jews have lived in Jerusalem since 3000 B.C.   20% Off Rafael Jewelry- Shop Now » Plant a tree in Israel to replace a tree lost to forest fire   PLANT NOW » Today's Israel Photo Sharon Gabay captures the future of Israel, our children, dancing with joy at the Western Wall. With a nourishing meal to start the day, every child can worship God with love.   Support Meir Panim's Efforts » 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 Mary B. from the UK; Jeffery L. from Texas; Dolores S. from Florida; Marla C. from Oregon. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel »   Thank You to our to our Bride Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Belinda R. from Texas; Arik N. from California; John G. from Pennsylvania; Bruce S. from Georgia. Bring Joy to Needy Couples in Jerusalem »   Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Dominic Rufrano from Pennsylvania. Todah rabah!   Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “I Love to See the Pictures” 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 » Yes i too am mightily blessed to have visited Israel.It has been many years since .Israel as a country was only 5 years old. I love to see the pictures and to see the changes Jews have wrought in  the land.Shalom! --Jack Mellnick i now reside in Lewisville Texas Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com