Israelis Urged to Pray for Critically Injured Neriah Leiter

A widespread call has been issued for Israelis to intensify prayers for the recovery of Neriah D. ben Chana, who was critically injured in a vehicular attack at the Mitzpe Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443. Neriah Leiter, the son of Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Yehiel Leiter, is reportedly in a life-threatening condition.

The appeal, circulating widely, urges the public to dedicate time daily to reading Psalms and praying for his complete healing. "In these difficult hours when Neriah D. ben Chana is in critical condition and fighting for his life, this is a great time of favor to open the heavens," the message states, emphasizing the power of collective prayer. "The strength of the united public is immeasurably great, and the power of many prayers tears up any decree."

Those making the appeal ask individuals to spare just one minute each day for his recovery, suggesting a chapter of Psalms or a short prayer. The message highlights the profound grief the Leiter family has already endured, noting that Neriah's brother fell in the recent war. "The heart is broken and bleeding. Neriah D. ben Chana was very seriously injured in the attack and is now fighting for his life in critical condition. His family has already paid the heaviest price, his brother fell in the war," the appeal reads, adding, "Mother Chana cannot bear more loss! She cannot lose another son! Please, stop for a second from everything you are doing, open your hearts and tear the heavens with prayer for his complete recovery. Every chapter of Psalms, every small resolution, and every 'Amen' can bring about a miracle!"

Following the attack, a call for prayers was also issued by the community of Ali, where the Leiter family resides. "Neriah Leiter, son of Chana, was seriously injured today in the vehicular attack," stated the Ali secretariat. "Let us all pray for his recovery and for the recovery of all the sick and wounded of the IDF and Israel, Neriah D. ben Chana. Good news."

Minister of Defense Israel Katz also released a prayer for his recovery, stating, "I pray for the swift recovery of Neriah Leiter, an IDF reservist who was seriously injured in the attack at the Mitzpe Maccabim checkpoint, son of Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yehiel Leiter. Yehiel, I strengthen you and your family and pray together with all the people of Israel for your son's recovery."