Prayer
Parashat Eikev: Service of the heart
Prayer is one of the foundations of Judaism. A hallmark of the eternal Jew is speaking with his creator...Is it reasonable that such a central mitzvah is not directly addressed in the Torah?
New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind
It began in Neveh Dekalim: How the Gaza Disengagement led to judicial reform
Mel Gibson: 'Never felt such a strong connection to God' at Mount Athos monastery retreat
Finding spiritual resilience through prayer and music
The intensive four-day festival offers its participants a variety of master classes, study sessions, collaborative experimentation, and creation.
Senior Israeli rabbis after US attack on Iran: Jews should not say tachanun, say Hallel
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's video message comes following US President Donald Trump ordering airstrikes on multiple high-profile Iranian nuclear targets
David’s dilemma: Having a healthier relationship with God - opinion
May the godliness within each of us protect the many thousands of Davids and Devorahs out there fighting for our lives and our future.
Turning to Jerusalem in prayer: Diaspora communities rally behind Israel through services, psalms
“Communities and synagogues, all over the Jewish world, certainly all over the US and Canada, have used this moment to respond with significant prayer.”
'Jewish Concepts of Divine Oneness:' What does it mean to say ‘Hashem is One’? - review
Whether seen as a statement of exclusive loyalty, divine unity, or cosmic uniqueness, the “Shema” serves as a window into the diversity of Jewish monotheistic expression.
Should Jews pray for a miracle when death is inevitable?
Rather than abandon prayer in the face of tragedy, Judaism asks us to deepen it. We do not pray to overturn nature but to find strength within the divine natural order.
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Amid crisis, a quiet spiritual awakening is taking root in the Jewish world, marked by unity, resilience, and renewed faith.
Family of Haymanot Kasau issues public invite to prayer and rally ceremony
Haymanot Kasau,10, was abducted from the Safed Absorption Center in late February 2024. Since then, her family has voraciously advocated for her release.
Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup
A 1,000-year-old kiddush cup valued at up to $5M will be auctioned by Sotheby’s this fall, marking the oldest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages.
Most American Jews say they rarely or never pray, new poll finds
A new Pew study finds a sharp decline in regular prayer among American Jews, with 58% now saying they seldom or never pray, up from 45% in 2014.
Tu Bishvat and praying for the future
The notion of a winter prayer for an etrog may seem strange. We might wonder: Is this prayer still meaningful and relevant?
