In recent days, many requests from soldiers and military personnel have reached the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, asking whether it is appropriate to pray for rain during these days and to add the prayer "Grant dew and rain for a blessing" while the military is preparing for war and there is concern that the rain might disrupt operational activities.
In response, the Chief Rabbi stated that there should be no postponement of the prayer for rain because it appears that the conflict will be prolonged at this stage, and it does not seem appropriate to cancel the prayers for rain for an extended period.
