Jewish Preschool on Sardis Gathers to Pray and Increase in Mitzvot for Israel

November 2023

JPS students and families gathered to add light in a world that seems so dark. We gave tzedakah, recited tefillot (prayers), Tehillim (psalms), and the blessing for the protection of the Israeli Defense Forces. Afterwards, families had the opportunity to do mitzvot such as purchasing a mezuzah for a door at home that doesn’t have one yet, giving Tzedakah to organizations in Israel, purchasing a letter in the Unity Torah scroll, lighting Shabbat candles, and wrapping Tefillin. It was heartwarming to see families commit to fulfilling mitzvot in the merit of our brothers and sisters in Israel. May the prayers of our young children be answered immediately, and may we see peace in Israel.

We recited tefillot together.

Giving extra tzedakah in honor of Israel's safety

Families committed to lighting Shabbat candles. We gave tzedakah.

Families committed to lighting Shabbat candles. We gave tzedakah.

We collected pictures of our family & friends who live in Israel. Looking at these before we said Tefillah each day helped us remember who we are praying for — all our brothers and sisters in Israel.