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The Ruling of the Chief Rabbi: It is not Permissible to Postpone the Prayers for Rain Due to the War

Following questions regarding the postponement of a request for rain due to concerns that rain might be detrimental to military preparedness for war, the Rabbi replied that in the request "Grant dew and rain - for a blessing," we ask that the rain be for a blessing and not for a curse and disturbance.