Prayer
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
Parashat Vayechi: King David's lesson in leadership
Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years
Jewish people find comfort amid war at Western Wall
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IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war
Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part.
This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment
This prayer put in the mouth of the mourner begs God to speed the day when God is, in fact, great and holy.
Jewish a cappella group mix tradition with modern twist on Hallel prayer
The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries.
Israel-Hamas war: A Hassidic rebbe's prayer for soldiers
The text that was recited was not the well-known version of the prayer for IDF soldiers; it predates that prayer, and is meant to underscore that battles are won with prayers, not armed fighting.
IDF soldiers establish new synagogue in Gaza Strip
The soldiers converted one of the buildings into a space for them to pray, and added benches and a table to place their prayer books.
Tzohar launches prayer card initiative to pray for hostages
"The painful reality of this incredible tragedy is that we have almost grown numb" to the plight of the hostages, a representative of the organization said.
Torah scrolls to be written at Western Wall, dedicated Gaza hostages, fallen soldiers
Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.
US Congressmen call for weekend of prayer for people of Israel
The resolution outlines the "unprovoked, premeditated, and barbaric attack carried out by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas."
Thousands of Chabad emissaries gathered for a joint prayer for the abducted Israelis
Thousands of rabbis from Jewish communities worldwide united for a joint prayer in response to the challenging circumstances in Israel and the Jewish world.
