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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.

A Jewish person holds Tehillim, the book of Psalms, seeking solace in prayer on Memorial Day in Tel Aviv
 The family of Dr. Yehudit and Eliran Nachum.

Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion

View of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City, February 17, 2024

The unrevealed sanctuary: Why Yerushalayim was kept a mystery

 The book of psalms the victim had with him at the time prevented a shard of debris from piercing his body.

A Book of Psalms saved a victim's life in Jerusalem terror attack


Does Psalm 91 contain a remedy for COVID-19?

The Jewish response to the coronavirus pandemic was largely traditional: fasting and repentance, prayer and Psalms, especially Psalm 91 (Yoshev B’Seter).

 SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19 (Illustrative).

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: Humility as a condition for Torah

Every seventh year, farmers in the Land of Israel must let their fields lie fallow and surrender the harvest to society – Jews and non-Jews – and even to animals.

COLLECTING ONIONS in a field in the Judean Valley. The farmer must let his fields lay fallow during the shmita year.

Steinsaltz’s Book of Psalms

Rabbi Steinsaltz’s brief English introduction sets the tone for the entire book. In just four pages, he explains why the Psalms hold a universal appeal for mankind.

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz meets with two students in his office