When our counteroffensive, Operation Protective Edge, began on July 8, I remember the Home Front Command instructed people not to gather for public prayer in synagogues that lacked a missile-proof room.
The Conservative congregation of Meitar is lucky then.
Even in normal times they meet in this purpose-built bomb shelter.
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Here are some interesting guidelines from various rabbis on how to observe the Sabbath while under fire:
1. from Chief Rabbi Lau
2. from Tzohar
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(Linking to OurWorld Tuesday.)
It is a relief to know that those living in the war zone have such assurances that protecting one's life is tantamount.
ReplyDeleteAnother sad day today.
ReplyDeleteCan you also here the boomim tonight Dina?
I hear them.
It is going on and on not like the other neights. much stronger.
ReplyDeleteOh be safe ~ lots of prayers for you and all ~ great post and photo for OWT ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Prayer may help, but I still have more faith in other devices...
ReplyDeleteA very useful idea to incorporate into a synagogue, particularly at the present time.
ReplyDeleteAll we can do is send our confident love to you all, and to share the truth as widely as possible.
ReplyDeleteShalom, Dina
Life in a war zone just adds to the strife of every day livin'.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers from The States. My brother just got back yesterday from Israel and he said this time things are really scary. Thank God for Iron Dome!
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