Words of Rav Ofer Erez shlit"a on the Great Importance of Participating in the Prayer Gathering in Hebron

"We are in a very difficult time where the distinction between kedushah (holiness) and the other side is very sharp. Fortunate are we to have our teacher, Rav Berland shlit"a, who can inspire thousands to gather together for a cry and prayer. It is known that all the strength of the people of Israel is in prayer, especially communal prayer, and even more so at the graves of tzaddikim, and even more at the graves of the Patriarchs at midnight. This is the greatest weapon we have, therefore the call and the power that our teacher, the Rav, has to initiate such a tremendous and awe-inspiring movement is one of the greatest things the people of Israel have today, if not the greatest of all."

"We must greatly appreciate the privilege to join with the multitudes who will come. Rebbe Nachman says that everyone who comes (Likutei Moharan Part Two, Torah 8) changes the power of prayer immeasurably. We need to understand that the time is critical, the battle is on so many fronts. In my humble opinion, everyone must make an enormous self-sacrifice to attend this gathering."

"Rabbi Yossi ben Kisma said that the graves of the Patriarchs in the Cave of Machpelah are the gateway to Gan Eden. From here, the neshamos (souls) and prayers ascend. This is the first place where a purchase was made in Eretz Yisrael by Avraham Avinu. It is one of the three places where the Divine Presence has never departed due to the purchase power of Avraham Avinu. At the prayer gathering, there is a tremendous combination of several things: the auspicious place, the Cave of Machpelah; the auspicious time, midnight; and the communal prayer with our teacher, Rav Berland shlit"a. This is the greatest thing we can do right now."

"There is a very great virtue and importance for those who can help with donations for the success of the gathering. This is the greatest tzedakah (charity) that can be done, all the money goes to subsidizing the buses to reach the gathering, refreshments at the place, and organizing the gathering."

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