To our Emanuel Family,
We stand in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas and give thanks that the hostages are freed. We will be offering special prayers of thanksgiving for the Congregation and the rescue of their Rabbi and the other hostages tomorrow morning during the 8:00 a.m. Minyan and at 4:30 p.m. immediately preceding the Evening Minyan.
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A Prayer for Congregation Beth Israel, Colleyville, Texas:
By Rabbi David J. Small
Blessed Creator of Humanity, Rock of Israel,
We thank You for the safe release of Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and the other hostages of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.
Protect and guide the Agents and Officers who effected their safe return to their families.
Heal those who would do harm to others and threaten violence; guide them to pathways of peace.
Grant strength and courage to all the members of Congregation Beth Israel as they recover from this traumatic violation of the sacred space and threat to their spiritual leader and worshippers.
May we see the day when the words of the prophet are fulfilled:
None shall hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain (Isaiah 11:9).
Rabbi David J. Small Hazzan Daniella Risman Ken Simon, President
