Fear of the wave of terror that is raging in Israel also reaches synagogues:
The World Organization of Synagogues today (Wednesday) issued a series of special instructions following the attacks, including unusual instructions - to attend prayers with weapons, prepare with first aid kits in case of need - and leave a cell phone on Inside the synagogue also on Shabbat.
"Following the growing wave of terrorism - the World Synagogue Organization calls on synagogue Gabay, community leaders and worshipers to increase vigilance during weekday and Saturday prayers.
"The synagogue's Gabay must ensure that a first aid kit is installed regularly in the synagogue. In addition, community leaders must locate the first aid professionals who are on standby to manage casualty care when needed. The departure and calving during an emergency. "
Another directive deals with preparing for a terrorist attack in a synagogue on Saturday, and which includes carrying a cell phone even when it is forbidden on a daily basis.
"Synagogue Gabay must ensure that the synagogue also has a mobile phone for emergency use during the Sabbath and inform worshipers of its location in the synagogue."
"These guidelines are the endeavor that we are committed to according to Halacha along with a prayer to our Father in heaven," the World Synagogue Organization clarified.
"We call on the synagogues to plead with prayers and supplications to God to say enough of our troubles.
We call on many to study Torah and recite Psalms to uplift the souls of the murdered and to heal the wounded.
In addition, we must pray for the peace of IDF soldiers and members of the security forces who are at the forefront for all Israeli citizens. "
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