A Call for Unity and Prayer to Honor Lives Lost in Israel

A protester holds a poster of Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas during a rally last October in New York's Central Park to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel. (Noam Galai/Getty Images, via JTA)

With heavy hearts, we here at Beth Tfiloh Congregation mourn alongside all of Am Yisrael for Oded Lifshitz and Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, whose bodies were returned to Israel on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Their loss is a deep wound for our people, and in times like these, we find strength in coming together.

On this upcoming Shabbat morning, Feb. 22, we will pay our respects with a tribute and special prayers in shul. We invite everyone to join us at Beth Tfiloh, 3300 Old Court Road in Pikesville, as we stand together in unity and remembrance. Please wear orange as a sign of solidarity.

Services begin at 9 a.m., with prayers on behalf of the families, soldiers and the hostages at around 10:15.

May Hashem bring comfort to all who grieve and healing to our broken hearts.

Sincerely,

R’ Eliyahu Yoggev

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev is a spiritual leader at Beth Tfiloh Congregation in Pikesville.

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