In a moving prayer for world peace: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides in prayer at the Western Wall marking the end of his tenure.

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Ambassador Thomas Nides began his tenure two and a half years ago with a visit and prayer at the Western Wall, where he lit candles during the official Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony. Now he concludes his role and arrives for a personal and national prayer at the Western Wall before his return to the U.S.

During his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, he visited the Western Wall on dozens of occasions and participated in many events.
The ambassador saw the Western Wall as a significant place and a spiritual center for the Jewish people, and he cared deeply about its development.

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Amis et frères juifs résidents en France vivants en ces derniers temps des jours compliqués de violence et de saccages , nous vous invitons à formuler ici vos prières qui seront imprimés et déposées entre les prières du Mur des lamentations .