{"product_id":"dates-ceramic-mug","title":"Date Cup | Sweet Fruit of the Holy Land","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003e Quiz question: Why does a Midrash compare the righteous to a date palm?\u003cbr\u003e You will find the answer at the bottom.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e The date is one of the seven biblical fruits and has a deeper meaning than just sweetness and abundance. In Hebrew, the \u003cstrong\u003edate palm is called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etamar (תָּמָר)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e , derived from a root word that means \"to stand upright\". In the Bible, the date palm is compared to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ejustice and steadfastness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - \"The righteous will flourish like the palm tree\" (Psalm 92:13).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e This stylish ceramic mug features an artistic depiction of dates, printed on both sides - perfect for your coffee or tea. A lovely gift for anyone who loves biblical motifs and Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003e Dimensions of the 11 oz mug: 9.6 cm (3.79″) height, 8.3 cm (3.25″) diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003e Made from lead and BPA-free material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003e Colored edge, inside and handle\u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003e Dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnswer to the quiz question above:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Midrash mentioned above says: \u003cb\u003e“Just as the date palm becomes sweeter the more it is burdened, so the righteous grows from his trials.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Midrash Tehillim 92:13)\u003c\/span\u003e The best dates often ripen under heavy weight – in the same way, challenges bring out the best qualities of a righteous person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHLOMO PRINTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49635817783563,"sku":"4688727_12579","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0844\/5451\/files\/white-ceramic-mug-with-color-inside-orange-11-oz-right-67c9e475b3f15.jpg?v=1741284480","url":"https:\/\/shlomoprints.com\/products\/dates-ceramic-mug","provider":"SHLOMO PRINTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}