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TOUCHING THE
LIVES OF ISRAELIS

Strengthening KBY congregations makes progressive Judaism more accessible to the vast majority of Israelis who yearn for an alternative to the orthodox approach to Judaism.

STRENGTHENING
THE JEWISH STATE

Contributing to KBY makes a positive statement to Israel about the value, validity and authenticity of progressive Judaism by strengthening and empowering the 50+ Reform and Conservative kehillot in Israel.


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PRAYERS for ISRAEL
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Kids in Shelter

We pray for the well being
of the kidnapped soldiers,
the effectiveness of the IDF and
of Israel's leaders,
and for safety and strength to the residents
of the north.
 
Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers killed in action and to the families of those killed in rocket attacks.
 
KBY Congregations Together
Thank you all for the support and prayers – we really need it this day.

In Kiryat Tivon we are "in between the MATZAV" – meaning we can hear from time to time the missiles falling over Haifa area, and the taking off the air planes from the air force base not far away at the opposite direction. From time to time we hear the alarm, and we run to the staircase (the only place at home with no windows) and sit there for few minutes.

Since our congregation is located in a bomb shelter – we were requested by the municipality to leave the place open. The atmosphere is not of fear, but more of anger and fatigue (not despair).

So let us all pray for peace, quiet and better days.
Michal Gavrieli – president, "Maalot Tivon", northern Israel

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at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute in Oconomowoc, WI.
submitted by Rabbi C. Michelle Greenberg


He who blessed our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He will bless all the abducted soldiers {and in their numbers Gilad son of Aviva Shalit, Ehud son of Malka Goldvaser and Eldad son of Tova Regev} that are in captivity and in harm may God take pity on them and take them out of slavery and lead them into freedom, and from labor to redemption, and from darkness to grand light and strengthen their spirit and bring them back to their families healthy and whole. Please let it be soon, and we say Amen.
Rabbi Eli & Aydi Scheps

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I pray for all of the parents who have children who fight for Israel's freedom. My daughter is planning to return to Israel at the end of August for about a year. I pray for her safety and for all of the young people in Israel. They are the future of our ancestral homeland.  Jews in America think constantly of Israel, and pray for her safety and security and that of all her inhabitants. We also pray for the safe return of the brave soldiers who have been captured.
Ellen Newman

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May G-d keep you safe and freee from harm
Wendy Barkin

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I pray with all my heart for the beloved people of Israel. I love Israel and everything it stands for. Please do not let any harm come to anyone in Israel. Let peace prevail. Shalom
Ann Damiano

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Our God, the One who raised Joseph up from the pit,
be "a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." (Psalm 9:10)
Send complete rescue and full redemption to those held captive by the enemy:

Gilead Shalit, Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev

Strengthen their spirit and bring them our prayers that they be protected from all harm.
Implant understanding in the heart of the enemy that they may return the captives in wholeness of body and spirit.
Grant wisdom to the Israel Defense Forces that they may secure freedom for the captives without loss of life.
Grant strength of spirit and courage of heart to all the sons and daughters of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to release bonds of captivity and allow us all to live in freedom.

"They shall call upon Me, and I will answer them; I will be with them in distress; I will rescue them, and honor them." (after Psalm 91:15)
Rabbi Ofer Sabath Beit-Halachmi- Rabbi of Kehilat Tzur Hadassah

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May G-d grant you the strength, energy, and means to protect and defend Israel.
You are all remarkable and our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
Kim Migdall

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We feel at one with you at this most worrisome time and you have our support and prayers. We are watching TV and reading accounts of the war on a constant basis. We hope Israel is successful in this important endeavor and that the world sees the need for you to protect yourselves so that you can live in peace as your rightfully and lawfully should!
The Marks Family

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You and yours are in our daily prayers. May this trial resolve the Hamas and Hezbollah threats to Israel. Rest assured that ALL Americans with whom I have spoken are behind your efforts. Our congregation has, and will continue to support our brethren and the State of Israel. My condolences to the families of those killed during these campaigns.
Jeff Cadoff

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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I stand with Israel and believe the rest of the world must stand with us and protect and support Israel's right to be a strong and contributing nation to a free and peaceful world.
With love - Sheila Wolfe

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Our prayers and good wished are with all of you at these difficult hours to Israel. I have a family in Israel and lived there for 30 years and I can relate to the pain and frustration of the current situation. May the good Lord help Tzahal in its difficult job against all our enemies that are surrounding us in the North and South and bring peace to Israel.
Shalom - Sam Sasson

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Our hearts and thoughts are with you always. We listen to the media and pray for your good health and peace.
Aviva and Jerome Jaffee

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Thank you for sending this message.  Yesterday I went to the Western Wall, placing seven prayers for Peace to prevail on earth on one sheet of paper into the wall. I hope that others do the same.
Michael Dickel

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My prayers go out to everyone in Israel and especially in Northern Israel. I know the Israeli army will be successful but hopefully soon so to limit the amount of deaths in Israel.
Susan Moser

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May God strenthen the hands of those defending Israel, strenthen the hearts, resolve an courage of the people. Comfort the mourners, pursue and eliminate the evildoers and shelter Israel in enduring peace.
Paul Levine

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May the band of energy that is our love circle and protect you, keep you from harm, and may the wrong doers bear the fruits of their actions. Peace to you, to Israel, to all people. Keep strong and courageous.
Sheila Lewis

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May G*d protect you and bring peace... soon!!
Latifa Kropf

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Our thoughts, prayers and hopes are with you at this trying time....all Jews in New York and America are behind you and we wish we could be there to show our unity. Keep your chins up! This nightmare will be over soon.
Sarah Gribetz

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My prayers are with you now and in the days to come. The IDF and Israel's leaders are a powerful force and they must prevail.
Kay Ross

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Have courage and faith, Eretz Yisrael holds many of the keys to Jewish civilization.
J. Tucker

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 Our prayers are with all of you. We wish only the best for you and your families at this time.
With much love, Michelle Ravitch

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We pray for an Israeli successful outcome of two front war. Our sadness over the loss of lives and damage to Israeli sites. Our commiseration for those suffering hardships and the need to hide in Bomb Shelters.
Ruth and Robert King

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 My heart goes out to you all. May peace be swift. May you triumph over evil and hatred. I will pray for your safety. May you go from strength to strength...
Susan Glait

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 We here at Temple Beth El in Ormond Beach, Florida, want you to know that we all stand by you and keep you in our prayers. We are rallying for support and will do what ever we can to support you. We pray for a peaceful and quick end to this "Summer Rain".
L'Shalom... Cantor Zev Sonnenstein

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As our Rabbi prayed this Shabbat: May the Children of Isaac and the Children of Ishmael come together to create a shelter of peace for all people. Blessed be the memory of all innocents whose lives are extinguished by hatred.
Kein y'hi ratzon.
Amy Dattner-Levy & Peter Levy

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We pray for the strength to overcome the hatred of the world and for reason and good will to allow peace to come.
Clive and Judith Kamins

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My heart and soul are focused with you in Israel as you long for and pray for peace with security. I too am praying for this type of peace along with special prayers for those who stand to defend Israel.  May you be strong in your ability to get through this and may you soon see the light of day with a peaceful solution!
B'Shalom,
Julie Makowsky

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Our thoughts are with Israel. We pray each day for suffering to end and for peace to finally arrive.
Carol and Artie Besner

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I send a prayer of lasting peace and tranquility in Israel and throughout our world. After all we are all God's children, and we should be blessed by God with Shalom.
Now and always,
Tamara Kerner

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As Yitzhak Rabin once said "Enough of blood and tears. Enough." I pray for peace and the day when all nations of the world realize their responsibility to help and protect one another.  Protect and be with Israel G-d.  May the day come soon for everyone to coexist in peace.
Amen,
Becka

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You are in our hearts, mind and in our prayers everyday. We pray to our dear
G-d to give you great strength and resistance to cope as well as overcome these violent and heartbreaking times. Accomplish your mission in a short time with minimal loss and suffering.
Agnes

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May G-d give strength to all those families that have lost sons or daughters in Israel, and for the families of those fighting to protect Israel. And bring peace to our Jewish people in Israel.
Greg Anema

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My thoughts have been with all of you over the past month. I can not begin to imagine the fear you lived with each time the sirens went off, and pray that all of Israel can have a promising future without the fear of attack. Israel is a magnificent land, and may you all live in peace and tranquility.
Alan Rosen

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