Shanah Tovah U’Metukah – Wishing a sweet and peaceful new year to all שנה טובה ומתוקה לכל עם ישראל
The year 5784 has been challenging and difficult for the State of Israel and Jews around the world—a year of complex existential struggles that have taken a heavy toll. May the new year bring peace, healing and unity. We pray for strength to overcome the challenges ahead, for the return of the hostages, the healing of the wounded, the safety of our brave soldiers, and the security of Israel.
May He who makes peace in Heaven make peace on earth, soon in our days.
עושה שלום במרומיו הוא יעשה שלום עלינו ועל כל ישראל
FOR YOU JERUSALEM
And for you Jerusalem
I sing you a song
for your bright blue sky
and your light that is strong
may God fill you
with a cheerful delight
and may peace be yours
.all our days and our nights.
ולך ירושלים
אזמר שיר מזמור
על שמי התכלת
הפריחה והאור
וישים לך האל
שלווה בחיקך
במהירה בימינו
עוד שלום נברך
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©Yakira Shimoni Fulks
June 14, 2018 | Har Adar, Israel
Photo: Sunrise over Jerusalem, view from my parents’ house in Har Adar.