Topic Tags: captives

“We pray to see the day when Israelis and Palestinians – Jews and Christians and Muslims – will dwell under their fig trees and grapevines, whether in Tel Aviv, in Ramallah, or in Gaza City, and no one will make them afraid.”

“And cry to Heaven—bring them home/No soul should ever weep alone…”

“We are here, / in the Garden, / knocking on Your gates.”

For recently released hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damar,and Doron Steinbrecher

“we pray for healing the minds and hearts of those newly released…”

“There are mystical colors spelling peace…”

“For more than a year now, / you’ve been with me everywhere…”

This powerful new song calls for the release of the hostages.

“And I wish I had special wipers / that could wipe away the tears, the pain, the anger…”

“Stop our hearts from breaking / put the broken pieces together again.”