Special prayers for peace in Israel were recited today in Orthodox synagogues throughout the United States and Canada and in specially summoned assemblies in Jewish day schools. A fast day was also observed in Orthodox congregations. The day of fast and prayer was proclaimed by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada.
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