By now you are surely aware of the horrific attack in Israel this morning. This attack comes almost 50 years to the day after the beginning of the Yom Kippur War.
Reservists from across the country have been called up. Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated, “Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not an escalation – at war.”
I will have more to say in the days ahead, but I wanted to share this moving prayer with you now. It was written by Rabbi David Wolpe, for those who defend the land of Israel.
El Maleh Rachamim — Compassionate God,
We pray not to wipe out haters but to banish hatred.
Not to destroy sinners but to lessen sin.
Our prayers are not for a perfect world but a better one
Where parents are not bereaved by the savagery of sudden attacks
Or children orphaned by blades glinting in a noonday sun.
Help us dear God, to have the courage to remain strong, to stand fast.
Spread your light on the dark hearts of the slayers
And your comfort to the bereaved hearts of families of the slain.
Let calm return Your city Jerusalem, and to Israel, Your blessed land.
We grieve with those wounded in body and spirit,
Pray for the fortitude of our sisters and brothers,
And ask you to awaken the world to our struggle and help us bring peace.
Amen
On the one hand I understand and support what you wrote. I am ashamed to admit it but...I wish for the painful death of all the haters of Israel and all the anti semites in the world. I know it’s not the Jewish way to think but I am so angry. HaShem forgive me
Amen brother.