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Israel Blessed with Abundance of Rain, Sea of Galilee Levels Rise!

 

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Tea Leaves Budding in the Jordan Valley
Photo Credit: Organica Farm

"Unto thy seed, will I give this land."
Genesis 12:7

 

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In Mallorca, descendants of persecuted crypto-Jews now run the community

 

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Today is Wednesday, Adar II 27, 5779 · April 3, 2019
Today in Jewish History

• Passing of Zedekiah (397 BCE)

Zedekiah was the last king of the royal house of David to reign in the Holy Land. He ascended the throne in 434 BCE, after King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia (to whom the kingdom of Judah was then subject) exiled King Jeconiah (Zedekiah's nephew) to Babylonia . In 425 BCE Zedekiah rebelled against Babylonian rule, and Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem (in Tevet 10 of that year); in the summer of 423 BCE the walls of Jerusalem were penetrated, the city conquered, the (first) Holy Temple destroyed, and the people of Judah exiled to Babylonia. Zedekiah tried escaping through a tunnel leading out of the city, but was captured; his sons were killed before his eyes, and then he was blinded. Zedekiah languished in the royal dungeon in Babylonia until Nebuchadnezzar's death in 397 BCE; Evil Meroduch -- Nebuchadnezzar's son and successor -- freed him (and his nephew Jeconiah) on the 27th of Adar, but Zedikiah died that same day.

 

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Rona Ramon to Be Posthumously Awarded Israel Prize for Education Activism

 

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[ NOT one of my favorite things about Israel. The government needs to spend more time and effort in protecting the history of the Jewish People ]

[ Israel needs to step up and protect its antiquity. Those who are calling the land "theirs" have never cared about "their land" and "their ancient history", and will continue to do so ]

Antiquities theft and destruction of archaeological treasures is rampant; in fact, it has become nearly commonplace throughout Judea and Samaria. In this case, ancient catacombs were wiped out by illegal quarrying despite the constant stream of alerts, warnings and documentation sent to the Regional Commander for Antiquities in the Civil Administration, the body responsible for law enforcement in the area.

Yakhin Zik, director of operations at Regavim, said “the loss of our archaeological record and the ongoing failure to protect and preserve our heritage is an incomprehensible disgrace. The [Israeli] government must approve additional manpower and create standards that will ensure the preservation of antiquities and the severe punishment of looters.”

Moshe Gutman of the “Preserving the Eternal“ initiative, adds: “The time has come for those who make declarations about their commitment to our national legacy to open their eyes to the ISIS-style destruction that is happening all around us. I call upon the prime minister to take responsibility. It is inconceivable that a civilized country tolerates the plunder and devastation of word cultural heritage sites.”

Ancient Tombs Looted, Graves Defiled; Arab Residents of Jericho Suspected

 

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Mission Itinerary – HonestReporting Mission to Israel

 

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Rosh Hanikra Tourist Site

 

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Body of soldier Zachary Baumel, missing since 1982 Lebanon War, brought home

 

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With its ancient stones corroding, Western Wall gets preservation treatment

 

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Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel (Shutterstock).
So [Yehu] arose and went inside; and [the disciple] poured the oil on his head, and said to him, “Thus said Hashem, the God of Yisrael:
I anoint you king over the people of Hashem, over Yisrael.
2 Kings 9:6 (The Israel Bible™)

Hear the verse in Hebrew

va-YA-kom va-ya-VO ha-BAItah va-yi-TZOK ha-SHE-men el ro-SHO va-YO-mer LO koh
a-MAR a-do-NAI e-lo-HAY yis-ra-AYL m’-shakh-TEE-kha l’-ME-lekh el AM a-do-NAI el
yis-ra-AYL

Praying and Waiting for Mashiach
The Hebrew word mashiach (משיח) means ‘anointed one.’ According to biblical law, kings and high priests are to be anointed with oil, which symbolizes their designation for their holy positions. In Hebrew, the Messiah is referred to as the Mashiach, as he will be a king who is anointed for this holiest of roles. He will lead the Jewish people and bring peace and justice to the entire world. We pray for, and eagerly await, his coming each and every day.

 

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A Lone Soldier Enjoys Matzo for Passover (YouTube Screenshot).
Take us back, Hashem, to Yourself, And let us come back;
Renew our days as of old!
Lamentations 5:21 (The Israel Bible™)

Hear the verse in Hebrew

ha-shee-VAY-nu a-do-NAI ay-LE-kha v’-na-SHU-vah kha-DAYSH ya-MAY-nu k’-KE-dem

Returning Is a Two-Way Street
This verse is one of the most significant verses in the entire book. Traditionally, when Megillat Eicha is read in synagogues on the ninth of Av, this verse is repeated at the conclusion of the reading, to highlight its significance and to end on a positive note. The verse emphasizes that Hashem will one day return the Jewish people to the Land of Israel, and renew the intimate relationship with Him centered around a rebuilt Temple in Yerushalayim. Moreover, it reminds us that a relationship with our Maker is a two-way street; we return to God, and God returns to us. Our generation has been blessed with the beginning of the fulfillment of this promise. The Jewish people have started their return to the land of their fathers, and the realization of the dream of redemption has begun. We sincerely pray for the fulfillment of the final redemption, a complete return to Hashem and the coming of the Mashiach.

 

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The Banias, Israel.

 

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Avi Tzaliah - Ya'arat Dvash (Honey Comb)

A song of Rabbi Israel Najara, who was a chief rabbi and renowned for his poetry,
buried in the ancient Jewish cemetery of Gaza.

The words describe G-d's longing and love towards 'kneset Israel'.

 

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