PRAYERS FOR THE SOLDIERS
T'filah On Behalf of the Israeli Defense Forces
May the One who blessed our fighters Joshua, David and Judah, Deborah, Yael and Judith, those who has been called to active service. May it be Your will, Adonai our God, that they be guided safely and protected against every enemy and harm. May their path be successful and guard their going out and coming in to life and peace now and forever. And let us say: Amen.
Bless the soldiers of Israel's Defense Forces, and every one who stands guard in order to protect our people. May the Holy One, Blessed be God, protect them and save them from all troubles and afflictions, from all sickness and injury and send blessing to all their endeavors. May the words of the Prophets come to fruition through them "and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. And each one shall sit under the vine and under the fig tree and none shall be afraid," and let us say, Amen.
Representative of B'nai Jeshurun
Prayer for Soldiers in Iraq War
Almighty G-d on High, omnipotent King, look down from Your Sanctified Abode, and bless the valiant soldiers of the Coalition Forces who risk their lives to protect the welfare of all Your creation.
Benevolent G-d, be their shelter and fortress, and to not allow them to falter. May harmony dwell in their ranks, victory in their battalion. Fill their hearts with faith and courage to thwart the evil schemes of our enemies and to abolish every rule of evil.
Protect them on land, in the air and in the sea, and destroy their adversaries. Guide them in peace, lead them toward peace, and return them speedily to their families alive and unharmed.
Grant us true peace in fulfillment of the prophecy: "Nation shall not lift up sword against another nation, nor shall they learn war any more."
Let all the inhabitants of the world know that Dominion is Yours, and Your Name inspires awe upon all that You have created. May this be Your will, and let us say, Amen.
Representative of Temple Emanuel
A Prayer for the Redemption of the Captive Israeli Soldiers
Our God, the One who raised Joseph up from the pit, be "a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." (Psalm 9:10) Send complete rescue and full redemption to those held captive by the enemy:
- Gilead Shalit
- Ehud Goldwasser
- Eldad Regev
Strengthen their spirit and bring them our prayers that they be protected from all harm. Implant understanding in the heart of the enemy that they may return the captives in wholeness of body and spirit. Grant wisdom to the Israel Defense Forces that they may secure freedom for the captives without loss of life. Grant strength of spirit and courage of heart to all the sons and daughters of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to release bonds of captivity and allow us all to live in freedom.
They shall call upon Me, and I will answer them; I will be with them in distress; I will rescue them, and honor them.
Representative of Congregation of B'nai Israel
