O LORD Bless the State of Israel



This prayer was written by the Chief Rabbi of the state of Israel in 1948 and is prayed in synagogues the world over each Shabbat.
“Our Heavenly Father, Israel’s Rock and Redeemer, Bless the State of Israel, the rst owering of our redemption. Shield it under the wings of Your loving kindness And spread over it the Tabernacle of Your peace. Send Your light and truth to its leaders, ministers and ofcials, And direct them with good counsel before You.
“Strengthen the hands of the defenders of our Holy land; Grant them deliverance, our God, And crown them with the crown of victory. Grant peace in the land and everlasting joy to its inhabitants.”
“As for our brother, the whole house of Israel, Remember them in all the lands of their dispersion, And swiftly lead them upright to Zion your city, And Jerusalem Your dwelling place, As is written in the Torah of Moses Your servant:
‘Even if you are scattered to the furthermost land under the heavens, From there the Lord your God will gather you and take you back. The Lord your God will bring you to the land Your ancestors possessed and you will possess it; And He will make you more prosperous and numerous than your ancestors.’” Deuteronomy 30:4-5

“Unite our hearts to love and revere Your name And observe all the words of Your Torah, And swiftly send us Your righteous anointed one of the house of David; To redeem those who long for Your salvation.”
“Appear in Your glorious majesty over all the dwellers on earth, And let all who breathe declare: The Lord God of Israel is King And His kingship has dominion over all.  Amen, Selah.”