Mass Prayer Event Held in Meron for Ill Israelis
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A large prayer event was held in Meron, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, for the healing of thousands of sick Israelis and Jews worldwide. The event included prayers, the "13 Attributes of Mercy," and a torch-lighting ceremony, with a call for blessings for the new year.
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- Mass prayer event in Meron focused on healing sick Israelis and Jews globally.
- Rabbi Elimelech Biderman led prayers for the sick and their families.
- Event included Slichot prayers and a torch-lighting ceremony.
- Supporters and patients from Israel and abroad attended.
- Founder Rabbi Tzvi Hershel Cohen called for blessings for the new year.
A large prayer gathering, dedicated to the complete healing of thousands of individuals suffering from a severe illness in Israel and worldwide, took place in Meron. The event was led by influential Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, who urged attendees to pray fervently for the sick and their families, asking God to look upon their suffering and daily struggles and to open the gates of heaven for their full recovery. Prayers were also offered for the opening of gates of mercy and abundance for the donors who supported the life-saving efforts.
During moments of intense emotion and awe, the "Slichot" prayers and the "13 Attributes of Mercy" were recited. Tears flowed from hundreds of patients suffering from the aforementioned illness, including children and parents from the Holy Land treated by the organization, mingling with those of devoted supporters who traveled from across the globe to offer strength and receive it.
Following the prayers, a moving torch-lighting ceremony was held, symbolizing hope and faith amidst pain. Heartfelt singing and fervent requests for the opening of gates of healing, salvation, and comfort for all the sick among the people of Israel accompanied the ceremony.
At the conclusion of the emotional event, the assembled crowd heard words from the founder of the global organization, Rabbi Tzvi Hershel Cohen, who tearfully implored the public to pray for a year free from curses and filled with blessings, to which the attendees responded with "Amen, may it be His will."
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