Rationalist Judaism
A Prayer for Two Armed Forces
6 Mar
Reflecting on the ongoing conflicts involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and recent events impacting the United States Armed Forces, Natan Slifkin share...
6 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish education needs tefillah
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 bot...
18 Feb
Mishpacha
Prescriptive Power
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 p...
18 Feb
Sonya's Prep
I Just NEEDED To Talk To HIM Today
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...
12 Feb
Chabad.org
Do Your Prayers Have WINGS?
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. It delv...
28 Jan
The Free Press
Rachel Goldberg-Polin: When the Last Hostage Came Home
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 tak...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Four Days and a Lifetime
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 sp...
27 Jan
Jewish Action
Letters – Winter 2025
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. Readers express ad...
17 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Darkest Before the Dawn
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 childr...
25 Nov 2025
Chabad.org
G-d Is Waiting To Hear From You!
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. It encourages individuals to ...
25 Nov 2025
Chabad.org
I Put On Tefillin In Front Of THOUSANDS Of Rabbis!
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. This act is ...
18 Nov 2025
JTA
How prayer found me when I found it hard to pray
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 lit...
17 Nov 2025
Chabad.org
Thousands Of Campus Students Come To Pray At The Rebbe's Ohel
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...
14 Nov 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Prayer Rally - Final Thoughts
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 tension...
9 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Who wants to be a Minyanaire: How WhatsApp saved our minyan
4 Nov 2025
Congregation Bnai Amoona, a Conservative synagogue in St. Louis, tackled waning minyan attendance by leveraging modern technology. Spearheaded by the rabbis ...
4 Nov 2025
Chabad.org
FREED HOSTAGE Bar Kupershtein Leads Mass Tefillin Event
3 Nov 2025
Bar Kupershtein, recently freed from captivity, led a significant Tefillin event under the direction of Chabad. This gathering was more than a mere religious...
3 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish worship: It’s time for some creative disruption
31 Oct 2025
Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues ...
31 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Honor the Journey
15 Oct 2025
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 ...
15 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1082
15 Oct 2025
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...
15 Oct 2025
Chabad.org
Father of Hostage Thanks G-d
13 Oct 2025
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...
13 Oct 2025
18forty
Me and My Homeless Prayers
29 Sep 2025
Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of navigating different prayer traditions as a Sephardic Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi settings. Growing accusto...
29 Sep 2025
Lehrhaus
Running and Returning: A Personal Reflection on Prayer, Contemporary Poetry, and Yom Kippur’s Neilah Service
28 Sep 2025
Yehoshua November reflects on the spiritual dynamics of prayer and poetry through the lens of Hasidic thought, particularly focusing on the dual processes of...
28 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
He’s with You
25 Sep 2025
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 ...
25 Sep 2025
Jamie Geller
If you're feeling burnt out- this is for you.
25 Sep 2025
Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of gradually establishing healthy habits rather than relying on quick fixes, particularly in facing burnout and st...
25 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Pesichah, the Keys to Eternity
21 Sep 2025
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...
21 Sep 2025
JTA
Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.
17 Sep 2025
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...
17 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Three Special Words
16 Sep 2025
The article reflects on the three pivotal concepts of Teshuvah (repentance), Tefillah (prayer), and Tzedakah (charity), which are central to the Yamim Noraim...
16 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role
15 Sep 2025
The role of the chazzan in Jewish prayer has evolved significantly over time. Traditionally, the chazzan was integral to both liturgical and musical aspects ...
15 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Silent Blessing
2 Sep 2025
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...
2 Sep 2025
Forward
New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind
11 Aug 2025
Rabbi Mia Simring and Rabbi Gabriel Kretzmer-Seed have introduced a unique Jewish prayer book, "The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur," specifically...
11 Aug 2025
JTA
When an Upper West Side private school went under, this Jewish community lost its home
7 Jul 2025
The Upper West Side's Jewish congregation, Darkhei Noam, faces a challenge following the bankruptcy and building loss of Manhattan Country School, where they...
7 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1067
24 Jun 2025
Issue 1067 of "The Moment" features two stories emphasizing miraculous protection and the power of community and faith amidst challenging circumstances. One ...
24 Jun 2025
Chabad.org
LIVE WEBCAST: United for Israel
18 Jun 2025
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...
18 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
What We Daven For
17 Jun 2025
This reflective article delves into the spiritual nuances of prayer and gratitude from a Jewish perspective. It includes three personal essays: Mindel Kassor...
17 Jun 2025
Between The Lines
As We Hold Our Breaths...
13 Jun 2025
Gary Rosenblatt highlights the historical reliance of Jews on prayer during crises, particularly reflected on June 13, which coincides with the biblical numb...
13 Jun 2025
Mishpacha
Tefillin Test
27 May 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the internal and external challenges of maintaining religious practices, highlighting a personal anecdote of davening on a plane and ...
27 May 2025
Mishpacha
Pay as You Pray
20 May 2025
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...
20 May 2025
Mishpacha
Chana’s Prayer
20 May 2025
Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the profound lessons from Chana's prayer, highlighting its emphasis on the power of heartfelt tefillah (prayer) to foster cl...
20 May 2025
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Tefillah (Feat. Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum)
19 May 2025
Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld, joined by Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum, delve into effective methods for engaging children in tefillah (prayer) practice. They ex...
19 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Gratitude in grieving
1 May 2025
Rabbi Aviva Richman reflects on the complex coexistence of gratitude and grief through her experiences with the Hallel prayer, particularly in the context of...
1 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Prayer for the government
28 Apr 2025
Prayer for the government's welfare has deep Jewish roots, evolving across eras and denominations. Professor Jonathan Sarna notes variations in its recitatio...
28 Apr 2025
Sapir
Show Up to Synagogue
3 Apr 2025
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...
3 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Thousands of Jewish Women Pray for the Hostages at the Chabad Conference
25 Feb 2025
Thousands of Jewish women, including family members of hostages, participated in a prayer gathering at the Chabad conference, uniting to seek divine interven...
25 Feb 2025
Chabad.org
What Is a Synagogue?
16 Jan 2025
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...
16 Jan 2025
Between The Lines
'Time Is Running Out' -- Again
16 Jan 2025
Against the backdrop of ongoing tensions and the precarious situation regarding hostages in Gaza, Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the enduring relevance of praye...
16 Jan 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A communal process for writing a new prayer book
3 Jan 2025
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...
3 Jan 2025
Sonya's Prep
Live Havdalah Ceremony
30 Nov 2024
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 ...
30 Nov 2024
JTA
Why I wrote a prayer to be said on the Shabbat before Election Day
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 lea...
31 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Vessels of Peace
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 t...
29 Oct 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now: A post-October 7 women's prayer book
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. The antholog...
16 Oct 2024