Prayer
The thought that changes everything - opinion
Nabal himself remained oblivious until the next morning. The prophet Shmuel tells us that when Abigail informed him what had happened, “his heart died within him, and he became like a stone.”
Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?
Nearly 150,000 people participate in final slihot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur at Kotel
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
LIVE: Israelis, hostage families gather in thousands for Tisha B'Av prayers
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation said that the prayer would be held with families of hostages and IDF soldiers slain in battle.
Want the solution to mental anguish? Try prayer - opinion
In times of threat and challenge, the value of prayer emerges as a multifaceted tool, offering solace, unity, and a pathway to mental peace.
Ben-Gvir is not the first to unequivocally promote Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount - opinion
The right to prayer at the Temple Mount was permitted long before Ben-Gvir, by the highest court in the land.
A prayer for the future: Rachel weeps for her children - opinion
Amid the war, religious leaders gather in solidarity with the Jewish people, invoking the poignant image of Rachel weeping for her children and praying for the safe return of the hostages.
Organizations worldwide pray daily for Israeli hostages in Gaza
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Christian leaders call on global followers to pray for Israel
Franklin Graham encouraged Christians to "pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and all of Israel’s leadership as they go through these very dark days."
Parashat Kedoshim: Understanding the light of Shabbat
Shabbat is a weekly infusion of both physical and spiritual delight and rest for the Jewish people, the authors write.
All Jews must be there for the yizkor prayer after October 7 - opinion
Particularly this year, it’s crucial to ensure that the entire congregation is present for these commemorative prayers.
No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship - opinion
The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.
'Kaddish Around the World': Stories of Jewish mourners struggling to pray
The book describes the supreme efforts of mourners to find a minyan, a prayer quorum of 10 men, in many countries and in the most unlikely places for the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish
