Art Michoel Muchnik by Rabbi Nachman Kahana Could this be the turning point at which Hashem will usher in a new era leading up to the long-awaited final redemption of our nation? In 1948, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel published its official prayer for the State of Israel. To this day, it is said on Shabbat and holidays in synagogues the world over, by people who recognize the “hand”