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

Exploring the profound challenges faced by hostage families, Cindy Scarr's article reflects on the profound faith and resilience of Jewish parents and childr...

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

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

Rabbi Jessica Fisher shares her personal journey with prayer during a period of severe depression, highlighting how contemporary music inspired by Jewish lit...

Thousands of university students across the United States are visiting the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson...

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 tension...

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

Bar Kupershtein, recently freed from captivity, led a significant Tefillin event under the direction of Chabad. This gathering was more than a mere religious...

Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues ...

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 ...

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...

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

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

Yehoshua November reflects on the spiritual dynamics of prayer and poetry through the lens of Hasidic thought, particularly focusing on the dual processes of...

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 ...

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

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 (avoda...

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

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

The role of the chazzan in Jewish prayer has evolved significantly over time. Traditionally, the chazzan was integral to both liturgical and musical aspects ...

The story recounts a profound encounter with Rav Shalom Schwadron, a famous maggid from Yerushalayim, who, during a period of silence in Elul, communicated b...

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

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

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

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 sign...

This reflective article delves into the spiritual nuances of prayer and gratitude from a Jewish perspective. It includes three personal essays: Mindel Kassor...

Gary Rosenblatt highlights the historical reliance of Jews on prayer during crises, particularly reflected on June 13, which coincides with the biblical numb...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the internal and external challenges of maintaining religious practices, highlighting a personal anecdote of davening on a plane and ...

Cindy Scarr critiques the use of marketing language in religious contexts, specifically focusing on a poster advertising 'free prayer' at a tzaddik's grave i...

Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the profound lessons from Chana's prayer, highlighting its emphasis on the power of heartfelt tefillah (prayer) to foster cl...

Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld, joined by Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum, delve into effective methods for engaging children in tefillah (prayer) practice. They ex...

Rabbi Aviva Richman reflects on the complex coexistence of gratitude and grief through her experiences with the Hallel prayer, particularly in the context of...

Prayer for the government's welfare has deep Jewish roots, evolving across eras and denominations. Professor Jonathan Sarna notes variations in its recitatio...

The article explores the themes of Jewish identity, community, and spiritual longing through the lens of Moses's story from the Torah. The author reflects on...

Thousands of Jewish women, including family members of hostages, participated in a prayer gathering at the Chabad conference, uniting to seek divine interven...

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

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

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

The video features a live Havdalah ceremony, marking the end of Shabbat. Havdalah is a Jewish ritual that separates the holy day of Shabbat from the rest of ...

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

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 t...

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. The antholog...

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

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

Yosef Lindell explores the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing the Ashkenazi Selihot experience, which often feels rushed and lacks the depth of...

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

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 H...

In Hostages Square, a poignant Selichot ceremony led by Kaley Halperin and organized by Rabba Anat Sharbat sought to bring together Israelis of all backgroun...

Beth Perkel explores the concept of divinely placed verses in scripture, paralleling the miraculous objects created at the last moment of the Biblical Creati...