Statement on Attack on Israel
We condemn this attack on Israel that has left 40 people dead and 800 injured and stand with Israel and the people of Israel.
On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a holy day has once again been broken by violence.
We are praying for the family and friends of our Greater Raleigh Jewish community, and for the entire state of Israel.
Statement from JFNA: Jewish Federations stand in solidarity with Israel
Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack. Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state. And once again the Jewish communities of North America stand in total and complete solidarity with our Israeli brethren.
We pray for their safety and will do everything we can to ensure the complete and total success of their efforts. And once again the Jewish Federations across North America will act immediately and comprehensively to support our brothers and sisters as they defend Israel.
The prayer for the State of Israel we recite in synagogue every week - including this morning - says:
ונתת שלום בארץ ושמחת עולם ליושביה
“Grant peace in the land and happiness to all its residents.”
On this day, which is the holiday of Simchat Torah in Israel - we literally sing and dance with simcha - with happiness. Today is not a day of simcha in Israel, but it is a day of solidarity, determination and utmost seriousness.
Israel will prevail and the Jewish people will stand together as we always do. Am yisrael chai.
