Avinu Shebashamayim, Prayer for Israel

Avinu shebashamayim, tzur Yisrael ve'goalo, barech et medinat Yisrael reishit semichat geulateinu.

Hagen aleiha be'evrat chasdecha ufros aleiha sukkat shelomecha, ushlach orecha va'amitecha leroasheiha, sareiha, ve'yoatseiha, ve'takneim be'eitza tovah milefanecha.

Chazek et yedei meginei eretz kodsheinu, vehanchileim Eloheinu yeshua va'ateret nitzachon te'atreim, ve'natata shalom ba'aretz vesimchat olam le'yoshveiha.

Our Father in Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the first manifesta​tion of the approach of our redemptio​n. Shield it with Your lovingkin​dness, envelop it in Your peace, and bestow Your light and truth upon its leaders, ministers​, and advisors,​ and grace them with Your good counsel. Strengthe​n the hands of those who defend our holy land, grant them deliveran​ce, and adorn them in a mantle of victory. Ordain peace in the land and grant its inhabitan​ts eternal happiness​. (from jr.co.il)​

Prayer for the State of Israel approved in 1948 by the Chief Rabbis of Israel. S.Y. Agnon helped to edit it.

The popular tune, featured in the recordings below, was composed by Sol Zim. All rights belong to Sol Zim. The melody is featured on this site with permission. The recording of Mr. Zim singing was provided with permission to post.

Recording by Mr. Zim is copyright 2013 Zimray. Composed and Sung by Sol Zim. Orchestration by Mordechai Sobol.

Below is a version by David Burger, performed by HaZamir USA and Israel