This flock has followed
in the footsteps of shepherds –
ever since its inception, told
in pages that have been lettered
with divine truths, folded
within the collective memory
of a people emboldened
by faith, prayer, and a history
of covenantal relationship
with the Almighty.
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In the still of the night,
in the early hours of the morning,
when there is no sign of light,
there is no time for adorning
oneself with endless fantasies
of who one would like to be,
by ignoring the actualities
that exist for all of humanity.
Rather, there is only time
to huddle with the teams of angels
assigned to strengthen the line
of defense against the enemy.
The true test of life
with all of its challenges
is how we deal with strife,
as the world rearranges
itself, turning chaos into order,
when the kedoshim prevail
over the destructive forces
that threaten Israel.
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Words have no proximity
to speak of the calamity,
perpetrated upon Israelis.
Support all of humanity,
by siding with the light
of a nation led by G-d.
He is our shelter, in the barrage
of missiles, our place of refuge,
when the sirens sound.
Our G-d will fight for us,
against the enemies of all that is just,
as we preserve our own integrity.
For, we seek the good of all,
and will not let terror fall
upon innocent lives again.
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Returning home,
no more to roam,
upon the wings of eagles,
Defending the nation,
against an abomination,
plain to see to all eyes.
The response will be swift;
moreover, there is no longer a rift,
amongst those who are now unified.
We stand as one against the enemy,
who descended to a level of inhumanity,
even lower than the animals.
Hamas will be rooted out of their holes,
where they hide in darkness, taking their toll
upon innocent men, women and children.
The culture of death that permeates
a society that is raised on hate,
must be dismantled forever.
For no moral equivalency can be drawn,
between the rotten fruits of its spawn,
and Israel’s right to self-defense.
Captive taken,
faith unshaken,
waiting for the day of redemption.
As we wait in solace,
our hearts in silence,
yearn for the time of reconciliation.
Scattered across the nations,
in exile, watching the conflagration,
indifferent to our own captivity.
Our hearts cry out in whispers
for our brothers and sisters,
while remaining unaware of our own bondage.
The destiny of K’lal Yisrael as a team
is bound by one hope and dream,
of freedom within and without.
So, while we pray for our brethren,
let us not neglect our own condition,
wherein the soul cries out for renewal.
For, the spark inside of us,
must be kindled by trust,
in the One Who calls us home.
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say: ‘Peace be within thee. For the sake of the house of HaShem our G-d I will seek thy good.”
– Psalm 122:6-9, JPS 1917 Tanach
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