Praying for
Healing and Peace
Rabbi Cutler​'s Message
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God, our Strength and Protection, we pray for the State of Israel in this devastating time of war, shock, and grief. Our hearts are breaking, God. We pray for the lives of the innocent civilians who have been heartlessly kidnapped by Hamas, bring them home and watch over them, God. We pray for the lives of the soldiers who have been taken captive, we pray for their safe return, shelter them, God. We pray for the souls of the innocent victims who were brutally slaughtered. Send comfort and strength, God, to the grieving. Send healing to the injured, and strength and wisdom to their doctors and nurses. We pray for all our brothers and sisters in Israel in this time of tragedy and crisis.
Watch over Israel, God, spread Your shelter of peace over the land and over all our brothers and sisters who live there. Shine Your light upon Israel’s leaders, officers, and advisers. Innocent blood is calling out to them to overcome all divisiveness and to act with clarity and determination. Protect the men and women who defend Israel, let them be safe, and may they be victorious over the Hamas terrorists who attacked our people. Watch over them, God. Hear their prayers. Bring peace, God. Let it rain down from the heavens like a mighty storm. Let it wash away all hatred and bloodshed. Peace, God, please, God.
God of the brokenhearted, God of the living, God of the dead, gather the souls of the victims into Your eternal shelter. Let them find peace in Your presence, God. Their lives have ended, but their lights can never be extinguished. May they shine on us always and illuminate our way.
Amen.
Prayers for Peace in Israel
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Rock and Redeemer of the People of Israel, Guardian of the Covenant —
Bless and protect the State of Israel and all of her inhabitants.
Guard this good land established with liberty, justice, and peace
As conceived by the Prophets of Israel.
Open the hearts and minds
Of all the leaders of the nation, her sons and her daughters,
To guide them in the paths of peace and justice with true strength and wisdom.
Strengthen the hands of those who defend and protect our holy land,
And crown their efforts with success
That they might establish your reign of righteousness,
Free from all oppression and fear.
May the work of their hands be established
And the words of Your prophets be fulfilled:
“And they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
And their spears into pruning hooks:
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, nor shall they learn war anymore.
Amen.
