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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov

Exploring the profound challenges faced by hostage families, Cindy Scarr's article reflects on the profound faith and resilience of Jewish parents and children during the ordeal of their loved ones' captivity.

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G-d Is Waiting To Hear From You!

Chabad.org · 25 Nov

The video emphasizes the importance of prayer in Jewish life, highlighting how G-d is eagerly waiting to hear people's prayers.

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I Put On Tefillin In Front Of THOUSANDS Of Rabbis!

Chabad.org · 18 Nov

In this video, a participant shares their experience of putting on Tefillin in front of thousands of rabbis, likely during a large Chabad event.

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How prayer found me when I found it hard to pray

Rabbi Jessica Fisher in JTA · 17 Nov

Rabbi Jessica Fisher shares her personal journey with prayer during a period of severe depression, highlighting how contemporary music inspired by Jewish liturgy helped her find comfort and connection.

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Thousands Of Campus Students Come To Pray At The Rebbe's Ohel

Chabad.org · 14 Nov

Thousands of university students across the United States are visiting the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to engage in prayer and reflection.

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The Prayer Rally - Final Thoughts

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 Nov

The recent Charedi prayer rally in Jerusalem, sparked by the arrest of a yeshiva student alleged to be devoted to full-time Torah study, reveals deep tensions within Israeli society over Charedi military exemptions.

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Who wants to be a Minyanaire: How WhatsApp saved our minyan

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Nov

Congregation Bnai Amoona, a Conservative synagogue in St. Louis, tackled waning minyan attendance by leveraging modern technology.

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FREED HOSTAGE Bar Kupershtein Leads Mass Tefillin Event

Chabad.org · 3 Nov

Bar Kupershtein, recently freed from captivity, led a significant Tefillin event under the direction of Chabad.

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Jewish worship: It’s time for some creative disruption

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct

Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues and innovative prayer initiatives like the Kol Tefilla shabbaton.

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Honor the Journey

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

Cindy Scarr's article recounts a moment of spiritual inspiration experienced by Mayer and his sons at the 11th Siyum HaShas in Baltimore and how it led them to adopt a personal commitment (kabbalah) to abstain from idle talk while wearing tefillin.

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The Moment: Issue 1082

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

In this poignant reflection, the article highlights the enduring legacy of Morah Chaya Devora Senft, a revered teacher at the Moriah School in Englewood, New Jersey, who deeply impacted her students' appreciation for tefillah.

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Father of Hostage Thanks G-d

Chabad.org · 13 Oct

A father whose child was taken hostage expresses his deep gratitude to G-d following the safe return of his child.

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Me and My Homeless Prayers

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 29 Sep

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of navigating different prayer traditions as a Sephardic Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi settings.

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Running and Returning: A Personal Reflection on Prayer, Contemporary Poetry, and Yom Kippur’s Neilah Service

Yehoshua November in Lehrhaus · 28 Sep

Yehoshua November reflects on the spiritual dynamics of prayer and poetry through the lens of Hasidic thought, particularly focusing on the dual processes of 'ratzo' (running) and 'shov' (returning).

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He’s with You

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Sep

This article explores the frequency and significance of the word "Atah" ("You") in the Shemoneh Esreh, highlighting how it appears 35 times, more often than any other word.

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If you're feeling burnt out- this is for you.

Jamie Geller · 25 Sep

Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of gradually establishing healthy habits rather than relying on quick fixes, particularly in facing burnout and stress.

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Pesichah, the Keys to Eternity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Sep

Cindy Scarr's article explores the spiritual journey from Tishah B'Av to Yom Kippur, emphasizing themes of joy and achievement in one's service to God (avodas Hashem).

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Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Sep

The National Library of Israel has successfully reunited all three parts of the Lisbon Mahzor, a rare 15th-century Portuguese Jewish manuscript, after its final missing sections were found.

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Three Special Words

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Sep

The article reflects on the three pivotal concepts of Teshuvah (repentance), Tefillah (prayer), and Tzedakah (charity), which are central to the Yamim Noraim, the High Holy Days in Judaism.

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Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role

Yosef Lindell in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

The role of the chazzan in Jewish prayer has evolved significantly over time.

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Silent Blessing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

The story recounts a profound encounter with Rav Shalom Schwadron, a famous maggid from Yerushalayim, who, during a period of silence in Elul, communicated blessings without speaking.

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New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind

Marla Brown Fogelman in Forward · 11 Aug

Rabbi Mia Simring and Rabbi Gabriel Kretzmer-Seed have introduced a unique Jewish prayer book, "The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur," specifically designed for the Jewish community at Rikers Island jail.

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When an Upper West Side private school went under, this Jewish community lost its home

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Jul

The Upper West Side's Jewish congregation, Darkhei Noam, faces a challenge following the bankruptcy and building loss of Manhattan Country School, where they held their services since 2017.

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The Moment: Issue 1067

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

Issue 1067 of "The Moment" features two stories emphasizing miraculous protection and the power of community and faith amidst challenging circumstances.

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LIVE WEBCAST: United for Israel

Chabad.org · 18 Jun

The live webcast, titled 'United for Israel,' brought together individuals from around the globe to support Israel during a time of crisis as it faced a significant missile attack from Iran.

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