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May 24, 2026 / 8 Sivan 5786
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A green field in northern Israel (Shutterstock.com)
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Shalom Supporter of Israel, Please enjoy today's Daily Inspiration from Israel.
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Take a census of the Gershonites also, by their ancestral house and by their clans.
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נָשֹׂא אֶת־רֹאשׁ בְּנֵי גֵרְשׁוֹן גַּם־הֵם לְבֵית אֲבֹתָם לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם
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na-SO et ROSH b'-NAY gayr-SHON gam HAYM l-VAYT a-vo-TAM l'-mish-p'-cho-TAM
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Why Israeli Jewish Kids Are on Fire and American Jewish Kids Are Not
By Rabbi Elie Mischel
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When we immigrated to Israel five years ago, I was struck immediately by how different the Jewish community I had left behind in America was from the one I joined here. Outwardly, these communities looked very similar. In America, there is a large and serious Jewish community called 'Modern Orthodox' — Jews who are fully committed to the Bible and Jewish law, but who also embrace secular education, careers, and engagement with the broader world. In Israel, the equivalent community is called 'Religious Zionist.' Both take the Bible seriously. Both are part of the modern world. On the surface, they seem like the same thing. Many American Jews simply assume they are.
But they are not. Not even close.
Modern Orthodox Judaism in America has produced great scholars, devoted families, and communities that have done enormous good. I grew up in this world and I am grateful for it. But American Modern Orthodox communities struggle to find enough qualified Torah teachers, because talented young people are not willing to sacrifice more lucrative careers to teach in Jewish schools. Its rabbis are reluctant to move to smaller cities and towns where they are desperately needed. Many young Modern Orthodox Jews are dissatisfied, often looking elsewhere for inspiration, and are not passionately committed to the future of their communities. The community is serious about Judaism. But it is not on fire.
Now look at what is happening in Israel, in the world of Religious Zionism — the Judaism of the Israeli settlers, the Zionist rabbis, the young soldiers who carry a rifle in one hand and a Bible in the other. These young people are something else entirely. They are on fire — for the Land, for the army, for the Jewish people.
What explains the difference?
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Why Did God Give the Bible to Idol Worshippers?
The question facing the Jewish people today — and facing everyone who understands that the Jewish story is bound up with the story of the world — is whether their descendants still will.
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Piers Morgan, Ben Gvir, and the Gift Nobody Asked For
As polarizing as he is, Itamar Ben Gvir remains one of the most charismatic Israeli politicians. He and other politicians, parties, and policies, and the Israelis considering voting for them this year, will be explored in the upcoming Inspiration from Zion webinar.
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Grains of Cereal Rewrite Biblical History: New C14 Findings Confirm Israelite Empire Stretched to Arabia
A handful of ancient cereal seeds, pulled from a fortress granary in Israel’s southern desert, have upended decades of archaeological consensus — and handed the Bible a striking vindication.
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The Return of the Red Heifers: Paving the Road to Redemption
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Feeling that modern faith is disconnected from its ancient roots? The Return of the Red Heifers bridges that gap. Trace the miraculous journey of flawless red heifers from Texas to Israel and uncover their prophetic meaning. Discover how ancient prophecy is unfolding today — and what it means for you.
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Use code INSPIRATION20 to get 20% off!
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Blessings from the land of Israel,
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