Jewish congregations all around the world are participating in today\'s special day of fasting, prayer, and unity called by the Chief Rabbinate. Endorsements of the idea have been issued from all across the religious spectrum. The central service was held at the Western Wall this afternoon, with the participation of many thousands of people. Chief Sephardic Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, speaking on Arutz-7 this morning, called upon the entire public, \"even if you don\'t generally observe the Torah\'s commandments, to take part in today\'s prayers.\"
Congregations and communities around the world that participated in prayers and show of solidarity with Israel, in addition to those listed in yesterday\'s report, included the students of Yeshivat Akiva in Detroit, Michigan, who fasted and have been reciting Psalms this week on behalf of Israel; the Baltimore Jewish Community in Cong. Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion; and the Edgware United Shul in North London and Edgware Adas Yisrael. Over 5,000 high school students gathered in New York yesterday, where they sang, recited Psalms, and shared Torah thoughts in support of Israel.
Congregations and communities around the world that participated in prayers and show of solidarity with Israel, in addition to those listed in yesterday\'s report, included the students of Yeshivat Akiva in Detroit, Michigan, who fasted and have been reciting Psalms this week on behalf of Israel; the Baltimore Jewish Community in Cong. Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion; and the Edgware United Shul in North London and Edgware Adas Yisrael. Over 5,000 high school students gathered in New York yesterday, where they sang, recited Psalms, and shared Torah thoughts in support of Israel.