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Thousands of Jewish Women Pray for the Hostages at the Chabad Conference

Chabad.org · 25 Feb

Thousands of Jewish women, including family members of hostages, participated in a prayer gathering at the Chabad conference, uniting to seek divine intervention for the release of their captured loved ones and the overall safety of Jews globally, especially in the Holy Land.

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What Is a Synagogue?

Chabad.org · 16 Jan

A synagogue, also referred to as a ‘shul’ or ‘temple,’ serves as a central space for Jewish communal life, encompassing prayer, study, and socialization.

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'Time Is Running Out' -- Again

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 16 Jan

Against the backdrop of ongoing tensions and the precarious situation regarding hostages in Gaza, Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the enduring relevance of prayer in Jewish tradition.

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A communal process for writing a new prayer book

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Jan

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein shares her experience in facilitating a community-led process for developing a new prayer book for City Shul in Toronto.

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Live Havdalah Ceremony

Sonya's Prep · 30 Nov 2024

The video features a live Havdalah ceremony, marking the end of Shabbat.

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Why I wrote a prayer to be said on the Shabbat before Election Day

David Zvi Kalman in JTA · 31 Oct 2024

David Zvi Kalman discusses the historical prayers for government recited in synagogues worldwide, which traditionally focus on the well-being of national leaders rather than the voting populace.

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Vessels of Peace

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Oct 2024

Cindy Scarr explores the multifaceted nature of the Sim Shalom prayer, emphasizing peace (shalom) not only as a crucial aspiration but as a vessel required to receive other blessings.

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What Matters Now: A post-October 7 women's prayer book

What Matters Now · 16 Oct 2024

Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger.

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In 2013, I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession. Here’s why I’m shutting it down.

David Zvi Kalman in JTA · 10 Oct 2024

David Zvi Kalman's decision to close AtoneNet, an anonymous online platform for Jewish ritual confession, highlights the evolving landscape of internet communities.

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What is Ne’ilah?

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus · 10 Oct 2024

Neilah, the concluding prayer of Yom Kippur, is a deeply introspective and pivotal moment for Jews worldwide, marked by a profound connection with God.

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Why Can’t Selihot Be More Like Kinot?

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 8 Oct 2024

Yosef Lindell explores the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing the Ashkenazi Selihot experience, which often feels rushed and lacks the depth of kavvanah (focus and intent) that is central to meaningful prayer.

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Can we really speak of God today as ‘Our Father, Our King’?

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Sep 2024

The article explores the evolution and significance of the Avinu Malkeinu prayer in Jewish liturgy, particularly during the High Holy Days.

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Shabbat and Yom Tov times from September 27 to October 4

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Sep 2024

This schedule outlines the Shabbat and Yom Tov timings for various locations in the UK between September 27 and October 4, which include Shabbat, erev Rosh Hashanah, and the two days of Rosh Hashanah.

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From Hostages Square, High Holiday prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics

Deborah Danan in JTA · 25 Sep 2024

In Hostages Square, a poignant Selichot ceremony led by Kaley Halperin and organized by Rabba Anat Sharbat sought to bring together Israelis of all backgrounds amidst the fractured political landscape.

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Hints of Eternity

Jewdicious · 3 Sep 2024

Beth Perkel explores the concept of divinely placed verses in scripture, paralleling the miraculous objects created at the last moment of the Biblical Creation with timely scriptural relevance.

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The Klop

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Aug 2024

A man eager to ensure a timely prayer service on Rosh Chodesh mistakenly begins the prayers a day early, including unnecessary elements like yaaleh vyavo and disrupting the aveilim's rights.

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The Radical Fringe That Is Ben Gvir

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Aug 2024

Ben Gvir, a figure advocating for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, argues against the Israeli government's ban, claiming it exacerbates existing tensions despite spiritual purity concerns on the holy site.

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Weird Prayer | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 42 (Va'eschanan)

Creative Judaism · 14 Aug 2024

In this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole, the host delves into the themes of unconventional prayer, the concept of useless prayers, and the connection to gremlins in Va'eschanan.

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Why Mark Zuckerberg Wears This Jewish Prayer Around His Neck

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 6 Aug 2024

Mark Zuckerberg wears a golden chain with a pendant featuring the Mi Sheberach prayer for healing around his neck, a prayer he sings to his daughters every night.

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The God Who Dwells in Doubt

Sapir · 1 Aug 2024

The author shares a deeply personal journey of faith and doubt, reflecting on moments of awe and skepticism towards God.

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Thank You, Hashem

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jul 2024

Modim, an essential section of Shemoneh Esreh, provides a deep and timeless expression of gratitude to Hashem, predating modern trends of superficial gratitude.

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He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 25 Jul 2024

Barry Rosen, a former Jewish hostage in Iran, attended a Friday night service at the American Mensa annual gathering, where he discussed his advocacy for captives, drawing parallels to the current crisis in Gaza.

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Binding Myself in Prayer

Christine Benvenuto in Hadassah · 22 Jul 2024

The article discusses the author's personal journey of wrapping tefillin, a traditional Jewish ritual typically observed by men, but in her case, taken on by herself and her daughter.

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A Tallit of My Own

Kate McGregor in Tablet · 17 Jul 2024

After a journey that spanned several decades, a woman shares her path to Judaism, culminating in a meaningful conversion experience including learning under Rabbis and eventually participating in a Zoom beth din and mikvah immersion.

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The Story Behind Debbie Friedman’s Beloved ‘Mi Sheberach’ Melody

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Jul 2024

Debbie Friedman, a revolutionary Jewish musician, transformed American Jewish connections to Judaism through her catchy and empowering tunes for prayers and holidays, making them more accessible and equitable, especially for women.

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