In light of the explosive security situation and after the IDF’s announcement of a special situation on the home front, Israel’s Chief Rabbi Har David Lau issued today (Friday) halachic instructions for the tense Shabbat. And the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces who are currently fighting to restore peace to the cities of Israel.
Barrages on southern Israel Photo: Flash 90. Noam Ravkin Fenton (illustration)
Rabbi Lau: “It is desirable to pray at home and leave a telephone available just in case it doesn’t come”
The rabbi added halachic instructions concerning the areas where it is necessary to stay in the area of the protected areas and called on the public to obey all the instructions of the Home Front Command and not to take unnecessary risks. to a protected space, otherwise it is permissible and desirable to pray at home and not to take a risk. It is also advisable to make sure that in every synagogue where one stays on Shabbat, leave a telephone available in case he does not come.”
Photo: IDF spokesman
Rabbi of the city of Sderot: We will pray for the success of our soldiers
Rabbi Dror Toil, Rabbi of the city of Sderot, also addressed a message to the residents of the city. “With the start of the military operation ‘Dawn’ to restore security to all areas of our country in general, and to our city of Sderot and its surrounding settlements in particular. We will all be filled with confidence in Israel’s fortress and its redemption.”
“It is very important to adhere to the directives of the Home Front Command, as the Torah instructs, ‘and be very careful for your souls.’ Let us all pray for the success of our soldiers in repelling all those who rise up against us for evil, and for the return of all our soldiers in peace with God’s help, as well as for all the residents of Israel, peace and all the best.”