Chabad Campaign Sweeps Through Israel: ‘With G-d’s Help, We Will Prevail’
“With G‑d’s help, we will prevail” is a line popping up all over Israel: on banners hanging from porches, on the covers of information brochures, on the glossy packages of Shabbat candles—and just about anywhere else Chabad volunteers are able to reach.
In Hebrew, the phrase is just three words long, Beezrat Hashem ninatzeach! Written in short form, the first two words contract to also be read as, “In Gaza.” Thus, the double catchphrase: “With G‑d’s help, we will prevail!” and “We will prevail in Gaza!”
The slogan runs through the multi-pronged campaign of the Chabad Youth Organization in Israel and Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries throughout the country to bring spiritual assurance and inspiration to civilians and soldiers alike as “Operation Protective Edge” enters its third week.
Central to the campaign is the new Torah scroll being commissioned in the merit of the men and women of the Israel Defense Forces.
Members of the Chabad community are called upon to canvass for names of soldiers in whose merit letters will be written, and distribute forms for others to sign up a letter in the Torah scroll for them or their enlisted loved one(s). Last week, Chabad leaders met with Israel’s Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon, who was the first to inscribe a letter in the new Torah scroll.
Inspiring and Uplifting Teachings from the Rebbe
Brochures with information and prayers to be said when laying tefillin, in addition to custom-made Shabbat candle kits, are being distributed with the same comforting message of hope emblazoned on their covers.
A specially prepared booklet has also been published with the Torah thoughts and teachings of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—culled from his talks and letters when Israel went through similar challenges in the past.
In addition, Chabad has distributed fliers with appropriate prayers and selections of psalms to be recited in times of danger. It is accompanied with a list of wounded Israeli soldiers. Following custom, it lists their Hebrew names, as well as their mothers’ names.
From banners and streamers hung from homes, shops and business places all over the country to videos and social media, the Chabad Youth Organization, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, and volunteers are determined to deliver the Rebbe’s message of faith, good deeds and a positive spirit to people throughout the country, based on the certain belief that “with G‑d’s help, we will prevail.”
Joining the Effort from Abroad
For those wishing to help in the effort from abroad, Chabad.org has set up a special web page where people can dedicate a mitzvah and write a note to IDF soldiers in general.
Mitzvahs and notes can be specifically directed to the wounded, and printouts will be hand-delivered by staff and volunteers of the Chabad Terror Victims Project.
For more news, impressions, mitzvahs and prayers related to “Operation Protective Edge,” click here.
For those wishing to pray for the wounded, the following is the notice containing the Hebrew names of those who were hospitalized as of last Friday, along with their mothers’ names, which are to be used in prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
Readers can click on the photo of the ad below for a full-size image of the ad for easier viewing of the names of the hospitalized soldiers.
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