Friday night marks the end of the Sukkoth period of “chol ha mo’ed”, and on Shabbat, we will celebrate Simchat Torah (The Joy of the Torah). Synagogues will be closed this year, or severely limited in number of worshippers allowed, due to the continued presence of the coronavirus in Israel. This season of the High Holy Days has been very sad and lonely for most Israelis, and we all look forward to when we can gather together once again! Please continue to pray for the eradication of the coronavirus from Israel, for healing for those infected, and for health for everyone else. Please also pray for wisdom for Israel’s governing body regarding coming out of the current lockdown.