Prayer

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.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
Jacob crossed his hands when blessing Ephraim and Manasseh
A mosaic of King David (illustartive)

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.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
Israel to allow daytime Jewish prayer at Joseph’s Tomb for first time in 25 years

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.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
One of the purposes of creation is that we establish a channel of relationship with the infinite divine, even when it defies rational understanding

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.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

Trump’s win sparks hope for Jewish sovereignty on Temple Mount - opinion

Trump was overwhelmingly elected to save the United States from decline and to protect Israel from surging anti-Zionism and delegitimization in international courts and global public opinion.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByTULY WEISZ
JEWS AND Christians pray on the Temple Mount for the success of US President Donald Trump.

Grapevine: Razel at Hovevei

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Synagogue prayers

New Hanukkah prayer drafted for return of hostages and Oct 7 victims

Atid Le'Otef" Movement CEO Ehud Cohen said that the 2024 holiday would not be as joyful in the past as Jews needed to continue to remember the hostages held in captivity by Hamas.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
A rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, marking 442 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, December 21 2024.

Hashem always loves me: Only good, more Good; A closer look at the lyrics

DECEMBER 10, 2024ByMARK FISH

A Father’s prayer: Coping with a son’s wounds in Israel’s war - opinion

The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN
ONE OF the largest Israeli flags, measuring 90 sq.m., can be seen at the Tel Saki memorial site, Golan Heights, from across the Syrian border.

King Salman calls for nationwide prayer for rain in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Court urged Saudis all to perform the Istisqa prayer, and to increase in repentance and voluntary worship.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mountains in the desert in Saudi Arabia, January 2022.

Global Chabad emissaries conference opens in NY amid rising antisemitism and tragedy in the UAE

Thousands of emissaries gather to address unity, resilience, and the challenges of the past year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Global Chabad emissaries conference opens in New York amid rising antisemitism and tragedy in the UAE

'Az Nashir': 55 women share personal prayers in wake of Oct. 7

Many of the authors are well known on the Israeli scene as writers, poets, authors, educators, and creatives in a variety of areas.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByTOBY KLEIN GREENWALD
THREE EDITORS take in the fruits of their heartfelt labor (L to R): Anne Gordon, Rachel Sharansky Danziger, Shira Lankin Sheps.

This Yom Kippur, I prayed with all my might - opinion

Encountering a transformative Yom Kippur, and finding meaning in prayer amid war and grief.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024ByHAYIM LEITER
ON A STREET in Jerusalem, Hersh Goldberg-Polin is depicted in a mural created by friends. When we learned of Yahya Sinwar’s demise mere days after Yom Kippur, I couldn’t help but think that our prayers had something to do with it; maybe it was even thanks to Hersh, says the writer.

Can reciting psalms from the Bible heal injuries or illness?

It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration.

OCTOBER 16, 2024BySHLOMO M. BRODY
A SON reads psalms for his father in Shaare Zedek Medical Center.