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April 19, 2024 11 Nisan 5784 • Metzora • Vol 23, No 15
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After 200 days, may we merit to sing a ‘New Song’ As many of us are concluding our second seders late on Tuesday night, we will be remembering yetziyat Mitzrayim; we are, of course, commanded to do so. But we will also have in mind the 200th day of the war launched by Hamas on Oct. 7, and the 200th day of captivity for our brothers and sisters; we may not forget — and we must remind the world — of the evil made apparent that day. Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau authored a “Prayer for Return of the Captives” (translated below) to be recited before “V’hi She’amda” (when we recount how Hashem rescues us in every generation from those who seek to annihilate us). May it be the will of our Father in Heaven Who brought His people Israel out from the suffering of Egypt That He bless and save our abducted brothers and sisters, the hostages who are bound with chains. May He strengthen their souls and faith, Protect them from all harm and sickness, Have mercy on His sons and daughters awaiting His salvation, and nullify all cruel decrees. In His great kindness, may He hasten their redemption and speedily take them from darkness to light, from the pit of captivity to eternal freedom, and return them in peace to their families and homes. Please plant brotherhood, peace and friendship in the hearts of all, Remove envy and baseless hatred and spread over us the Sukkah of Your peace, And may we merit to sing before You a “New Song.”
YU students meet Fetterman on Capitol Hill
For 30+ Years!
More than 100 Yeshiva University students met last week in Washington with Sen. John Fetterman, one of Israel’s most vocal supporters in Congress. The Pennsylvania Democrat posted photos on social media holding a blue YU sweatshirt that states, “Yeshiva University. Am Yisrael chai. Together with Israel.” “I don’t know why anybody would think I like hoodies,” the senator, known for his hooded sweatshirts, joked on Friday.
Jon Greenfield, YU assistant vice president of government relations, said hundreds of students in YU’s Political Action Club travel annually to Washington to meet with members of Congress and their staffs to encourage support for Israel. “Their efforts truly represent the values of Yeshiva University as a top-tier academic institution and strong advocate for Israel,” Greenfield said.