A new prayer written specifically for residents of southern Israel has been approved by the Rishon L'Tzion, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. The prayer is being used by several youth movements and has been distributed among both religious and secular Israelis.
The seven-line prayer asks God to protect residents of the south and IDF soldiers fighting terrorism and to grant wisdom and strength to Israel's leaders. It can be recited at any time, but is recommended specifically for times in public prayer when brief personal prayers are offered, and whenever a rocket launch is reported.
To see the Hebrew version of the story, including the prayer, click here.