A wall at Netiv HaAsara facing the Gaza border reads the words “Path to Peace” in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. Netiv HaAsara is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-west Negev, it nearly borders the Gaza Strip.

PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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. 

We grieve with those wounded in body and spirit, we pray for the fortitude of our sisters and brothers.

We ask You to awaken the world to our struggle and help us bring peace. 

Let calm return Your city Jerusalem, and to Israel, Your blessed land.   Amen

Rabbi David Wolpe

FAMILIES NEED YOUR PRAYERS

Please bless the Grounds and Schmidt families and Liam and Mark and their families with good luck, good health and protection from all dangers always. Defend them from all enemies. I thank you.

Sharon