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incredible unity and strength we%u2019ve discovered within ourselves. These are the silver linings that illuminate our path forward.Our challenge now is to harness this positive energy %u2013 the dedication, the sense of mission, the connection to Eretz Yisrael, and the unity of our people %u2013 and channel it into our daily lives and keep it close to our hearts like a talisman that guides our way as we pray for peaceful times ahead.This year, our prayers take on added significance. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as the Almighty determines the course of the coming year, we must intensify our prayers. We pray for the safety of our soldiers, for the return of the hostages, for the displaced to return home whole in body and spirit. We pray that the Almighty will guide our nation to its rightful and honorable place.Let us conclude with the timeless words of our liturgy, which resonate more powerfully than ever:%u201cAnd so, too, O L-rd, grant honor to Your people... gladness to Your land, joy to Your city, flourishing of pride to David, Your servant, and a clear, shining light to the son of Yishai, Your anointed, speedily in our days.%u201dRabbi Eli Taragin is the CEO of Sulamot and La%u2019Ofek, organizations dedicated to Jewish education and community empowerment through education and employment. Working closely with founder Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, he drives innovative projects within these institutions. Rabbi Taragin also serves as the rabbi of Kehilat Maayan Rivka in Petach Tikvah, Israel.Sulamot's Ratzim LaMishna program: Inspiring 200,000 children globally to study Mishna in their free time through engaging videos and events. Featured: Siyum Masechet Ta'anit, uniting bereaved and international learners.La'Ofek's Taasuchayil program: Empowering underprivileged IDF soldiers with jobs and mentorship.