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 first flowering 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 officials, 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.”