A story from the Sages: On a fast day, Rabbi Eliezer recited twentyfour blessings, but he was not answered. Rabbi Akiva prayed "Our Father, our King, we have no king other than You. Our Father, our King, for Your sake, have mercy on us." And rain immediately fell. Akiva's prayer invoked God's role as both a compassionate parent and a powerful ruler. Rabbi Akiva's use of this phrase recognizes the duality of God's nature and our relationship with Him. It underscores the need for both the fatherly compassion of God to show mercy and the kingly authority to enforce justice.

-Uses both Jewish (Lunar) and Gregorian (Solar) dates

-Shows & Explains Major Biblical/Jewish and Israeli holidays

-Includes weekly Torah and Haftarah (Prophets) portions read in synagogues worldwide, and suggested New Testament (B'rit Hadashah) readings

-Uses exquisite photographs of Israel with inspirational Scripture quotes

-Provides large boxes for appointments, notes, etc.

-Uses high-quality design, paper and printing

9x12 when closed, 18 x 12 when open