{"product_id":"praying-for-the-defenders-of-our-destiny-the-mi-sheberach-for-idf-soldiers-by-a-hacohen-m-butler","title":"Praying for the Defenders of Our Destiny: The Mi Sheberach for IDF Soldiers by A. Hacohen, M. Butler","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; color: rgb(15, 17, 17); font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003eEdited by Aviad Hacohen \u0026amp; Menachem Butler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; color: rgb(15, 17, 17); font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003ePraying for the Defenders of Our Destiny: The Mi Sheberach for IDF Soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003e, edited by Aviad Hacohen and Menachem Butler and published by The Institute for Jewish Research and Publications, is an anthology that delves deeply into the multifaceted role of the Mi Sheberach for IDF Soldiers within Jewish thought. Beyond its liturgical aspects, the book explores the ideological implications of the Mi Sheberach prayer, reflecting the complex interplay between reliance on military strength and spiritual faith in Israel's security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: rgb(15, 17, 17); font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003ePrepared in response to the October 7th massacre, this volume brings together a diverse collection of over seventy contributions from scholars, rabbis, and thinkers, that investigate the history, composition, and controversies surrounding the prayer, highlighting its evolution and relevance in modern times. These reflections, alongside previously unreleased English translations of key Hebrew articles, offer diverse viewpoints on the continued significance of the Mi Sheberach for IDF Soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; color: rgb(15, 17, 17); font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif rgb font-size:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003ePraying for the Defenders of Our Destiny: The Mi Sheberach for IDF Soldiers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \" palatino linotype antiqua serif font-size:\u003enot only reinforces unwavering support for the State of Israel and the IDF but also provides moral encouragement to soldiers' families. It delivers insights from a Jewish religious perspective, emphasizing the critical importance of the State of Israel in contemporary Jewish history and exploring Zionism's place within Jewish tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IsraelBookShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44144728670373,"sku":"9781962609029","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/8860\/9445\/files\/978-1962609029_9be02e05-bd86-48fd-b5e5-8d6b3c0a6490.jpg?v=1725094105","url":"https:\/\/www.israelbookshop.com\/products\/praying-for-the-defenders-of-our-destiny-the-mi-sheberach-for-idf-soldiers-by-a-hacohen-m-butler","provider":"IsraelBookShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}