The fervently Orthodox Council of Torah Sages is responding to the escalated violence in Israel by calling for Jews to say a special prayer on March 13. “Let large numbers of those who fear Hashem and cherish His name gather together to pour out their prayers before the Creator of all,” the New York- and Israel-based group said in a statement.
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