Another week of anxious anticipation. In Israel, it is peaceful but tense as the Iranian reprisal waits for its moment.
Israelis traditionally use the phrase ‘Laila Tov’ to wish each other a peaceful and restful night.
Many have started using the phrase ‘Laila Shaket,’ wishing for a quiet night.
May this Shabbat be quiet and good and of Peace.
Shabbat Shalom
This Shabbat we continue to pray for peace.
My friend and colleague, Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled, shared this prayer, Ein Milim- There are no words, hoping that the hostages will come home so they would enjoy the peace we envision every Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
To all of my friends and family in Israel, I wish you safety.
We all understand the certainty of this uncertain situation. Iran’s response to the Haniyeh assassination could be on Tisha B’Av, or it could be tomorrow, but regardless of the date, it will be.
May you be protected by the IDF and all the defensive systems. May the United States stand shoulder to shoulder, and may many others seeking to limit the destruction also step into the breach.
This is a difficult time, and I wish I could do more than pray, but that is what I have to offer for now.
Chazak v’umatz
May the Divine spread Your canopy of Peace over us, over all the people Israel, and over Jerusalem
Baruch atah Adonai, ha-poreis sukkat shalom aleinu v’al kol amo Yisrael, v’al Yerushalayim
Israel made it clear that it was prepared to engage in a broader war. Targeted attacks, particularly the one that assassinated Haniyeh in Tehran, sent an unambiguous message.
The recent barrage from Iran in the conflict’s latest phase serves as a stark reminder that Iran and its allies are equally committed to intensifying the fight.
We sit on the edge. The words of reprisal portend a substantial response intended to be punishing.
Despite the current turmoil, the potential for peace is not lost. Coexistence, though distant, is not unattainable.
As we enter Shabbat, let us find solace in this sacred moment and fervently pray for the peace of Shabbat to soon embrace us all.
Shabbat Shalom
Erev Shel Shoshanim-Evening of the Lillies is a song of love poetry, a way to understand the beauty of Shabbat. This version is Jane Bordeaux’s.
We welcome Shabbat. As tensions run high and hot, we are praying for peace.
Shabbat Shalom
In preparation for the Amidah, we share V’Shamru.
The Wilson Thicket Band shared this version at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Mi.
Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom.
And pray to #Bring Them Home!
This Shabbat, peace seems as elusive as ever.
We pray for peace for all seekers of peace and to bring the captives home.
Oseh Shalom bimromav Hu ya’aseh Shalom Aleinu v’al kol Yisrael v’al kol yoshvei teiveil, v’imru Amen.
Shabbat Shalom
Listen as Malinda shares her song with Israeli and Palestinian artists
and together we welcome Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
Especially in times like these, we must embrace the hope of peace.
Bring them home
Shabbat Shalom