Dear Community, A few hours ago, a heavy but necessary decision was made: Israel took pre-emptive and decisive military action to dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities. In a world of continued instability and danger, Iran has brazenly pushed forward its nuclear ambitions, disregarding international agreements and relentlessly calling for the destruction of our homeland. This is not just a geopolitical issue; it is a matter of Israel’s very survival. We stand behind Israel’s right to self-defense, protecting itself, others in the region, and all those in range of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction and the terror it sponsors through Hamas and Hezbollah. Our fervent prayers are with the people of Israel. We pray for the success of the IDF and for the safety of those seeking shelter in the shadow of the threat of retaliation. Our hearts also remain with the Israeli hostages who have lived in Hamas captivity for 615 days and whose fate is even more tenuous at this moment. As Shabbat approaches in Israel and around the world, we stand together, praying for security, peace, strength, and hope.
Shabbat Shalom.
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, CEO of USCJ and RA
Rabbi Jay Kornsgold, President of the RA Andy Schaer, President of USCJ |
