Our Heavenly Father, Rock of Israel and its Redeemer, bless the State of Israel, the first sprout of our redemption.

Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land and bring them, our God, salvation, and crown them with a wreath of victory, and establish peace in the land and everlasting joy for its inhabitants.

With the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the prayer for its welfare, Avinu Shebashamayim, was composed and approved by the chief rabbinate of Israel and incorporated into their service. In Israel, it is said on the Sabbath and festivals before the Torah scroll is returned to the ark.

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.” (Daniel 12:1a)

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