Prayer

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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

Cindy Scarr reminisces about her childhood summers in a bungalow colony, highlighting her feelings of being plain and her earnest, albeit whimsical, prayer to Hashem for a broken hand to receive attention.

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How To Cleanse A Sanctuary

Michael Bernstein in Lehrhaus · 14 Jun

Michael Bernstein explores the controversial presence of national flags, particularly American and Israeli, in synagogue sanctuaries, arguing they can be seen as modern idols distracting from prayer.

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Non-Linear Teshuva

Robert Warren in 18forty · 18 May

Robert Warren shares his personal journey of rediscovering Jewish prayer and the complexities of Teshuva (repentance and return) amidst modern life.

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Their Daughter Was MISSING For Three Weeks!

Chabad.org · 12 May

Chabad.org's podcast shares the harrowing tale of a Jewish family whose daughter went missing for three weeks, delving into the emotional toll, the community's role, and the power of prayer in leading to a resolution.

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Where Do Jews Pray Towards?

Chabad.org · 27 Apr

Understanding the direction in which Jews pray, known as facing Mizrah (east), ties into several core aspects of Jewish tradition and history.

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Israelis Thank G-d After Leaving Bomb Shelter

Chabad.org · 23 Mar

In this poignant video, Israelis express their gratitude to G-d after emerging from bomb shelters, highlighting the deep-seated faith and resilience within the community during times of conflict.

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Signing the Shema

Guest Blogger in Lilith · 18 Mar

Rabbi Darby Leigh, a Deaf rabbi, discusses the importance of inclusivity in interpreting Jewish prayers, and how traditional interpretations of the Shema prayer can unintentionally alienate the Deaf community.

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Scribblings from a Jerusalem Bomb Shelter

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

Cindy Scarr pens a poignant reflection on the experience of hearing missile sirens in Jerusalem, weaving a tapestry of spiritual allegory.

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A Prayer for Two Armed Forces

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 6 Mar

Reflecting on the ongoing conflicts involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and recent events impacting the United States Armed Forces, Natan Slifkin shares a prayer seeking protection and success for both military forces.

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Jewish education needs tefillah

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Feb

Rabbi Joshua Cahan advocates for a revitalized approach to tefillah (prayer) in Jewish day schools and camps, suggesting it should be an integral part of both educational strategy and student well-being.

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Prescriptive Power

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Feb

Exploring the challenges of connecting through davening, this article offers insights from Ruchi Koval, Elisheva Kaminetsky, and Shevi Samet on how to make prayer more meaningful.

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I Just NEEDED To Talk To HIM Today

Sonya's Prep · 12 Feb

Baking challah can be a profound spiritual experience, serving as more than just a culinary task but a time for introspection, prayer, and communion with G-d.

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Do Your Prayers Have WINGS?

Chabad.org · 28 Jan

The video explores the concept of prayer in Jewish tradition, examining whether prayers have the power and spiritual "wings" to ascend to the divine.

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin: When the Last Hostage Came Home

Rachel Goldberg-Polin in The Free Press · 27 Jan

Rachel Goldberg-Polin shares her emotional journey and immense relief as she finally brings her daily ritual of counting the days since the hostages were taken in Gaza to a close.

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Four Days and a Lifetime

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Jan

In an inspiring journey organized by Ohel Sarala, 350 young Jewish women traveled across Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary on a mission not of tourism, but of spiritual upliftment and supportive prayer.

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Letters – Winter 2025

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2025

This collection of letters to the Jewish Action magazine highlights various aspects of Jewish life across the United States and in Israel.

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Darkest Before the Dawn

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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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