Prayer
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Ohio Jew forbidden from holding home minyan
More than 1,400 killed, tens of thousands still missing from twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event
When prayer is weaponized: Preserving faith’s sincerity in a politicized world - opinion
True prayer lights the heart and softens the soul; it cannot be weaponized without losing meaning.
Parashat Vayechi: Change begins with you
Anyone who truly wants change must begin with himself – to be better, more generous, more understanding, and more open to differing views.
Parashat Vayechi: King David's lesson in leadership
King David’s final words are not a farewell. They are a summons. A summons to responsibility, to faith and to moral resolve.
Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years
Until now, visits have taken place almost exclusively at night, coordinated by the Israeli military and conducted under heavy security escort.
Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism
Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.
Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet
“We hold both joy for those who came home and hope and pain for those who haven’t,” Zohar said. “We are one people, one heart.”
Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.
‘Yizkor’ - short story
The word yizkor means 'He shall remember.'
'The pulpit must speak louder than the propaganda': FOZ mobilizes pastors to back Israel
Over 250 million Christians join a global call led by Dr. Mike Evans and FOZ to honor October 7 victims and stand against rising antisemitism.
Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer
A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.
