On Rosh Chodesh Elul (Aug 19, 2001) at 8 PM in Israel (1 PM Eastern Standard Time, 6 PM in England, and 3 AM Monday in eastern Australia), the entire world Jewish community is encouraged to participate in a worldwide Tehillim (Psalms) recitation on behalf of Israel. Psalms to be recited included chapters 79, 83, and 142.