Rabbi Dweck discusses various topics including Eurovision, prayer, and learning with Haredi friends in a Q&A session.

The tradition of baking a shlissel challah in the shape of a key on the Shabbat after Pesach is rooted in a belief for financial blessings, symbolizing that livelihood is in God's hands.

This text explores the concept of sacrifice and justice through Jewish texts in the aftermath of Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation for Gaza.

In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges.

The poem delves into the world of religious Judaism, touching on themes like the Torah, Talmud, observance, commentary, and prayer before abruptly stripping them away to evoke chaos.

In facing crises, one often seeks hope and resilience, traits that should be nurtured during calmer times to build a foundation of faith.

In a time of crisis and uncertainty, Rabbi Dov Foxbrunner reflects on the struggles and anxieties faced by many amid conflict, conveying a message of hope and purpose drawn from Jewish teachings.

The text discusses the challenges of unanswered prayers, particularly in the context of current events affecting Israel and the Jewish people.

In "Let There Be Words" by Andrew Rashkow, the connection between language, creation, and prayer is explored from a Jewish perspective.

James G. Robinson reflects on his family's experience dealing with their son's serious heart defect, which led them to draw on their Jewish faith and tradition for strength and guidance.

Adina Wagman, a mother of two in New York, has been using her homemade challah to raise funds for Israelis in need.

In a prayer composed 240 years ago by Hendla Jochanan van Oettingen of New York’s Congregation Shearith Israel, he prayed for George Washington shortly after the Revolutionary War.

In these two poems from "Knock-knock," Owen Lewis explores Jewish themes and questions.

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terror attack, Israeli youth are finding new emotions and responsibilities in their lives.

In this article, the author reflects on the power and significance of the song Az Yashir, which was sung by the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea.

The Jewish song "Acheinu" has become a religious anthem in the Jewish world since October 7.

The author reflects on the 12th blessing of the Amidah, a curse against enemies in Jewish liturgy.

The text discusses the significance of the communal day of saying Mourners Kaddish, which falls on the 10th of Tevet.

The article discusses the challenge of praying with intention (kavanah) and feeling that one's prayers are valuable to Hashem.

This article reflects on the emotional and devastating three weeks following the Simchas Torah massacre in Israel, during which the IDF bombed Gaza and a ground invasion began.

In this personal essay, the author reflects on the power of prayer in times of distress, drawing inspiration from the experience of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

In this article, Rav Dovid Leibel discusses the issue of charedim (ultra-Orthodox) and their participation in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

In this article, the author discusses the response of the charedi Jewish community to controversial statements made by one of their rabbinic figures, Rav Bunim Schreiber.

Israeli families who had loved ones held captive by Hamas traveled to the Ohel, the resting place of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Queens, New York.

The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.