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You will live and you will multiply, and Hashem your God will bless you in the Land to which you come to posses it. DEUTERONOMY (30:16) וְחָיִיתָ וְרָבִיתָ וּבֵרַכְךָ יְ-הוָה אֱ-לֹהֶיךָ בָּאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר אַתָּה בָא שָׁמָּה לְרִשְׁתָּהּ דברים ל:טז ve-kha-yee-TA ve-ra-vee-TA oo-vay-rakh-KHA ah-doe-NIE eh-loe-he-KHA ba-ah-RETZ ah-SHER ah-TA va sha-MA le-reesh-TA

Shabbat Inspiration This week’s Torah portion (Deut. 29:9-31:30) always falls out right before Rosh Hashana and describes the physical return of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel. What is the connection between the Land and the High Holy Days? Rosh Hashana is all about restoring our relationship with God and recognizing His Kingdom over the whole world which can only fully be achieved with the return of the People of Israel to the Land of Israel. Learn more about the significance of Rosh Hashanah in our new eBook, “Hear the Call.” Get Our Inspirational Holiday eBook Here » Small but Outstanding Israel, a small country of outstanding beauty, is filled with so many beautiful landscapes showcased in this video. Watch This Video » Rosh Hashana Chicken Since people are always looking for new chicken recipes and quince is a new fruit, we decided to put them together! The result was really fantastic: a sweet and flavorful chicken with caramelized quince that makes you wonder..." Hmmm... I don’t know exactly what it is, but I like it!" Read More » Rosh Hashana Deals! Shop now for a beautiful selection of gifts and traditional items for the upcoming holidays from the Land of Israel. Get these Amazing Deals » Today's Israel Photo Today's beautiful photo of the Land of Israel was taken by Bar Artzi Photography from the top of Mount Tabor. This mountain, which sits at the eastern end of the Jezreel valley, is mentioned in Scripture as symbol of majesty (see Jeremiah 46:18: "like Tabor among the mountains"). More Israel Photos » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Alyssa Person of St. Louis, Missouri. Sponsor a Day » "I Have Learned Very Much" It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » I always enjoy reading and exploring Israel365.  I have learned very much. I also love the photographs. I hope to someday visit the Promised Land.  Thank you for your reply and God bless! Chris Enjoy so much. Keeping in touch from Fredericksburg, VA. Thank you. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com