Mishpacha
Darkest Before the Dawn
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 childr...
25 Nov
Chabad.org
G-d Is Waiting To Hear From You!
25 Nov
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
Chabad.org
I Put On Tefillin In Front Of THOUSANDS Of Rabbis!
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. This act is ...
18 Nov
JTA
How prayer found me when I found it hard to pray
17 Nov
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
Chabad.org
Thousands Of Campus Students Come To Pray At The Rebbe's Ohel
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...
14 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Prayer Rally - Final Thoughts
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 tension...
9 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy
Who wants to be a Minyanaire: How WhatsApp saved our minyan
4 Nov
Congregation Bnai Amoona, a Conservative synagogue in St. Louis, tackled waning minyan attendance by leveraging modern technology. Spearheaded by the rabbis ...
4 Nov
Chabad.org
FREED HOSTAGE Bar Kupershtein Leads Mass Tefillin Event
3 Nov
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish worship: It’s time for some creative disruption
31 Oct
Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues ...
31 Oct
Mishpacha
Honor the Journey
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 ...
15 Oct
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1082
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...
15 Oct
Chabad.org
Father of Hostage Thanks G-d
13 Oct
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
18forty
Me and My Homeless Prayers
29 Sep
Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of navigating different prayer traditions as a Sephardic Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi settings. Growing accusto...
29 Sep
Lehrhaus
Running and Returning: A Personal Reflection on Prayer, Contemporary Poetry, and Yom Kippur’s Neilah Service
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...
28 Sep
Mishpacha
He’s with You
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 ...
25 Sep
Jamie Geller
If you're feeling burnt out- this is for you.
25 Sep
Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of gradually establishing healthy habits rather than relying on quick fixes, particularly in facing burnout and st...
25 Sep
Mishpacha
Pesichah, the Keys to Eternity
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 (avoda...
21 Sep
JTA
Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.
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 fi...
17 Sep
Mishpacha
Three Special Words
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...
16 Sep
Jewish Action
Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role
15 Sep
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
Mishpacha
Silent Blessing
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 b...
2 Sep
Forward
New on Rikers Island: a Jewish prayerbook designed with incarcerated congregants in mind
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...
11 Aug
JTA
When an Upper West Side private school went under, this Jewish community lost its home
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...
7 Jul
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1067
24 Jun
Issue 1067 of "The Moment" features two stories emphasizing miraculous protection and the power of community and faith amidst challenging circumstances. One ...
24 Jun
Chabad.org
LIVE WEBCAST: United for Israel
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 sign...
18 Jun
Mishpacha
What We Daven For
17 Jun
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
Between The Lines
As We Hold Our Breaths...
13 Jun
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
Mishpacha
Tefillin Test
27 May
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
Mishpacha
Pay as You Pray
20 May
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
Mishpacha
Chana’s Prayer
20 May
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
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Tefillah (Feat. Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum)
19 May
Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld, joined by Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum, delve into effective methods for engaging children in tefillah (prayer) practice. They ex...
19 May
eJewishPhilanthropy
Gratitude in grieving
1 May
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
Prayer for the government
28 Apr
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
Sapir
Show Up to Synagogue
3 Apr
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
Chabad.org
Thousands of Jewish Women Pray for the Hostages at the Chabad Conference
25 Feb
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
Chabad.org
What Is a Synagogue?
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. Thi...
16 Jan
Between The Lines
'Time Is Running Out' -- Again
16 Jan
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
A communal process for writing a new prayer book
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. Rather than de...
3 Jan
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
JTA
In 2013, I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession. Here’s why I’m shutting it down.
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 commu...
10 Oct 2024
Lehrhaus
What is Ne’ilah?
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. In th...
10 Oct 2024
Lehrhaus
Why Can’t Selihot Be More Like Kinot?
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...
8 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Can we really speak of God today as ‘Our Father, Our King’?
29 Sep 2024
The article explores the evolution and significance of the Avinu Malkeinu prayer in Jewish liturgy, particularly during the High Holy Days. It highlights how...
29 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and Yom Tov times from September 27 to October 4
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 H...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
From Hostages Square, High Holiday prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics
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 backgroun...
25 Sep 2024
Jewdicious
Hints of Eternity
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 Creati...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Klop
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...
20 Aug 2024