In light of the current situation in Eretz Yisroel, Agudath Israel of America has undertaken a major advocacy effort urging our elected officials to stand by Israel at this dangerous time. We thank all who have already reached out to their senators and congressmembers, and we urgently call upon our constituents across the United States to participate in this important advocacy campaign.

At the same time, as ma’aminim b’nei ma’aminim, firm believers that all is in the Hands of Hashem, we know that the main address toward Whom we must direct our advocacy efforts is Hakadosh Boruch Hu. Eileh vorechev v’eileh va’susim, when our enemies assault us with barrages of deadly rockets, va’anachnu b’sheim Hashem Elokeinu nazkir, our response is to call out to Hashem – and when we do, heimah kar’u v’nofolu va’anachnu kamnu va’nisodad, our adversaries are vanquished and we stand strengthened. Clearly, now is a time when we must intensify our tefillah, beseeching the King of Kings to have mercy on His children, Klal Yisroel, and deliver us from the hands of our enemies.

Several years ago, when our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel were facing an onslaught of murderous terror attacks, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America issued a heartfelt plea calling upon Jews to strengthen themselves in tefillah, with increased levels of concentration and sincerity.

In particular, the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah emphasized the importance of davening with a minyan; coming on time for Shacharis and saying the entirety of Psukei D’zimrah; avoiding talking during tefillah and Krias HaTorah; and, for both men and women, reciting three chapters of Tehillim – 83 (Shir mizmor l’Asaf), 130 (Shir hama’alos mi’ma’amakim), and 142 (Maskil l’Dovid).

Now, as then, the power of tefillah is incalculable.

As we stand at the threshold of Zman Matan Toraseinu, when we renew our special bond with the Nosein HaTorah, let us pour out our hearts and storm the heavens with our prayers. The Shomei’a Tefillah is waiting.