Petah Tikva Rabbi Urges Synagogues to Aid Children of Reservists
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Rabbi Micha Halevi asked synagogues to focus on children attending services alone.
- Special attention is requested for children whose fathers are reservists.
- The rabbi highlighted the current period of national heroism as increasing this need.
- He urged congregants to provide respectful treatment to these children.
The Chief Rabbi of Petah Tikva, Rabbi Micha Halevi, has appealed to synagogue boards across the city to pay special attention to children and teenagers attending services without their fathers, particularly those whose fathers are serving in the reserves during the upcoming holiday. In a letter, Rabbi Halevi acknowledged the synagogue sextons for their year-round work and preparations for the High Holidays and Tishrei festivals. He noted that many communities already have initiatives to support children who come to synagogue alone. This year, the rabbi emphasized the heightened need to care for the children of reservists, stating, "In these days of Israel's heroism, this mission doubles," due to the added attention required for children whose fathers are on reserve duty during the holiday. Rabbi Halevi requested that synagogue boards draw the attention of congregants to these children and ensure they receive proper and respectful treatment. He concluded his letter with a call to care for all of Israel's children and youth, wishing them healthy growth in spirit and soul, and a happy holiday.
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