Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, Chabad East Valley Chandler Arizona, Senate prayer Guest chaplain Jan. 25, 2024

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The opening prayer for the Senate on Thursday January 25th 2024 offered by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, Director of Chabad of the East Valley from Chandler, Arizona. Sponsored by Senator Sinema .

God of heaven, Master of the world, graciously exalt the United States Senate. Bless these distinguished individuals, chosen by many, who have entrusted them with the responsibility of legislating for the well-being of their constituents and families.

While each of us come from different backgrounds we stand here united with a shared vision and purpose, with conviction and determination with love and strength to ensure that each day is better than the day before.

As my revered teacher the Lubavitcher Rebbe said: Though humanity's origin began in a perfect world, human shortcomings led to its failings.

Yet, it is through human goodness and kindness, that we can reveal G-d in this beautiful world, his dwelling place on earth with the repentitive time of the coming of Moshiach.

Almighty God, may those gathered here be mindful of your presence as they work to enact just laws the process of which is one of the seven noahide laws given to you and all mankind, aligned with your will, to foster a peaceful and harmonious world.

Please let us see more peaceful days soon. With the safe return of those being held hostage as well as the dedicated men and women of our armed forces battling evil at this time. Bestow upon them wisdom, justice, grace, and empathy, Bless our leaders with good health, wisdom, compassion, joy, happiness, enabling them to bring honor to Your name and blessings to humankind.

As they fulfill your divine will. Amen

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Our guest Chaplain, Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, the

Director of Chabad of the East Valley from Chandler, AZ, will open the

Senate in prayer.

The guest chaplain offered the following prayer:

God of Heaven, Master of the world, please grace this distinguished,

exalted United States Senate. Give blessings upon these distinguished

individuals, chosen by so many who have entrusted them with the

responsibility of legislating for the well-being of their constituents

and families.

While each of us may come from different backgrounds, we stand here

united with a shared vision and purpose, with conviction and

determination, with love and strength, to ensure that each day is

better than the day before.

As my revered teacher, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, said: Though humanity's

origin began in a perfect world, human shortcomings led to its

failings. Yet it is through human goodness and kindness that we can

reveal G-d in this beautiful world, his dwelling place on Earth with

the redemptive time of the coming of Moshiach.

Almighty God, may those gathered here remain mindful of Your presence

as they work to enact just laws, the process of which itself is one of

the seven Noahide Laws given to You and all mankind, and align it with

Your will to foster a peaceful and harmonious world.

Please let us see more peaceful days soon, with the safe return of

those being held hostage as well as the dedicated men and women of our

Armed Forces battling evil at this time. Bestow upon them wisdom,

justice, grace, and empathy.

Bless our leaders with good health, compassion and joy, enabling them

to bring honor to the United States and to Your Name the blessings to

mankind as they fulfill Your divine will. Amen.