The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries.
The text that was recited was not the well-known version of the prayer for IDF soldiers; it predates that prayer, and is meant to underscore that battles are won with prayers, not armed fighting.
The soldiers converted one of the buildings into a space for them to pray, and added benches and a table to place their prayer books.
"The painful reality of this incredible tragedy is that we have almost grown numb" to the plight of the hostages, a representative of the organization said.
Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.
The resolution outlines the "unprovoked, premeditated, and barbaric attack carried out by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas."
Thousands of rabbis from Jewish communities worldwide united for a joint prayer in response to the challenging circumstances in Israel and the Jewish world.
What is the message of Musaf? A wonderful new sefer by Rabbi Elchanan Adler, shlita, titled The Musaf Prayer – Background and Commentary, provides the answer.
Our soldiers, of mighty arms and loving hearts, joined with Abraham in the deep worry regarding the unavoidable collateral damage that comes with warfare.
Rabbi Goldstein's revised version no longer prays for the guidance and protection of the President or of the government.
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