As the situation grows more acute in Israel and Jews are threatened by violent anti-Semitism in France and worldwide, HaGaon aRav Elyashiv, one of the leaders of world Jewry, has issued a call for the daily recitaiton of Tehillim (Psalms) by every Jew, regardless of background and affiliation. Secifically, the rav has urged Jews to devote at least 15 minutes a day to this form of prayer for Klal Yisrael and to recite Psalms 20, 83, 121, 130 and 142 during that time.
Let us return to Hashem with full force, let us better our ways both with regard to things between man and G-d, and those between man and his fellow. Let us distance ourselves from loshon horah and rechilus, and increase our love for others. Let each of us perceive the positive in others and not their shortcomings. Let us strengthen ourselves in Torah and fear of Heaven and in the fulfillment of mitzvos. Let us become strong in our prayers and supplications, and let Hashem hear our entreaties, show favor to His people and mercy to the remnant of His portion. Let reports of tragedy or loss among us no longer be heard, and let Him strengthen and bind the brokenhearted in their mourning. Yisroel's salvation is in Hashem, a salvaiton for all eternity.
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