Prayers for Unity and Victory

Alongside the relief work, nightly prayers were held in the courtyard for the success of Israel’s soldiers, the safe return of the hostages, and peace for the wounded and bereaved. These gatherings brought together hundreds of participants from every background: religious and secular, young and old. standing side by side, united in faith.
“When you hear hundreds of people praying together,” said one participant, “you understand what it means to be one people with one heart.”

Acts of Kindness as a Way of Life
Even after the headlines faded, the courtyard’s rhythm did not stop. Through the organization “Tehilat Shalom – Source of Wisdom”, founded under Rabbi Shriki’s guidance, a vast charity network continues to operate year-round delivering food baskets, supporting orphans and widows, funding scholarships for students and Torah scholars, and assisting the elderly and sick.

Volunteers describe it as a seamless flow of compassion: “There’s no bureaucracy here,” said one of them. “You see someone in distress – you help. No noise, no publicity, just love for people.”

A Family Legacy of Faith
Rabbi Netanel Shriki was born and raised in Netivot, a city known for its line of great Sephardic Kabbalists and spiritual leaders. He is the grandson of the esteemed Rabbi Shalom Ifargan, whose life of scholarship and devotion profoundly influenced the spiritual fabric of Israel. From an early age, Rabbi Shriki immersed himself in Torah study and Jewish mysticism, following in his grandfather’s path and eventually becoming one of 

the most respected teachers of his generation.
Despite his growing reputation, he remains remarkably modest. There is no entourage, no luxury car, and no fanfare. “Blessings don’t depend on who gives them,” he often says, “they depend on the heart that carries them.”