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

The author describes their experiences as an IDF soldier during war, highlighting moments of boredom, busywork, and high stress.

The text reflects on responding to tragedies, referencing Noah from the Torah story and discussing the normal emotions triggered by trauma, suggesting the importance of containing and processing these feelings wisely.

The author reflects on the current state of danger and suffering for both Israel and Jews worldwide, and the necessity of special prayers during such times.

Shemini Atzeret marks the end of the Succot festival and reflects on the celebration of the Temple's inauguration in Jerusalem by King Solomon.

In times of horror and difficulty, the Jewish people turn to prayer for comfort and support.

In this short text, the writer is expressing their heartfelt solidarity with the Jewish people during challenging times.

Simchat Torah celebrations in the US were overshadowed by anxiety and sadness due to the ongoing conflict in Israel.

The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days.

This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust.

In this piece, the author reflects on the approach of the new year and the passing of time.

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah is discussed in this video by Rabbi Moshe Bryski.

In Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman's article, he emphasizes the importance of being mentally prepared for the High Holidays to truly benefit from the synagogue services.

In this article, the author discusses a photograph of two lumberjacks, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who pause to pray before cutting down a tree in the Jerusalem forest.

The Anglican church in Canada has removed an old prayer about converting Jews and replaced it with a prayer for reconciliation, a move welcomed by Jewish leaders.

This article tells the personal story of the author's encounter with Rabbi Dov Singer and the impact he has had on their religious life.

In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life, particularly within Judaism.

In "Of Prayer in Solitude," Dov Frank explores the experience of praying alone in nature, away from the traditional Jewish community.

In this poem titled "Of Prayer in Solitude" by Dov Frank, the author describes his desire to pray alone in nature, away from the presence of other Jews.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Samuel Lebens, a philosophy professor, rabbi, and Jewish educator, discusses the nature of consciousness and its relationship to prayer.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Samuel Lebens, a philosophy professor, rabbi, and Jewish educator, discusses the nature of consciousness and its relationship to prayer.

This poem, titled "Eight Days," tells the story of a woman in a ghetto during the Holocaust who gives birth to a baby boy.

In this podcast conversation between Jonathan Silver and Russ Roberts, they discuss the disappointment and promise of prayer.

This article explores the concept of vulnerability in Jewish life.

The Winter 2022 issue of Inside the OU highlights various happenings within the Orthodox Union (OU).