Light a candle for Israel this Friday night
United Hebrew Congregation Leeds’ Rabbi Albi Chait calls on the community to light an extra candle to show support for the state of Israel
United Hebrew Congregation Leeds’ Rabbi Albi Chait is calling on the Jewish community to light an extra candle this Shabbat in solidarity with the people of Israel.
He tells Jewish News: “A week into the most horrifying and shocking times of modern Jewish & Israeli history, I am finding the collective effort of all people in the world to support the State of Israel so incredibly heartwarming. We do have many friends in the wider community!
“I’d like us to spend this Shabbat reflecting on how we can best use the weeks to come; this is sadly, our generations moment to step up and do whatever is required to protect what is most important.
“An extra candle this Shabbat is something small but something great.
“In memory, in hope, in prayer, in thanksgiving, in solidarity and in the pursuance of lasting peace.
“A lot of littles makes a big difference.”
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