prayer

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

At the Western Wall, speakers wearing tags marked “167” for the number of days the hostages have been captive likened the plight of the hostages to the Jews of Persia in the Purim tale.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/03/2024
 Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages, March 21, 2024

Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages

"Join us live from the Western Wall to hear the voices and exclusive stories of the hostage families, concluding in a moment of prayer and solidarity."

'We need more faith in God': A million thoughts during war

We need more faith in God. We are so lucky we have Hashem. I need to pray more. Did I say Shema?

By HADASSAH CHEN
17/02/2024

Why do we pray? Turning to God in times of trauma

Perhaps prayer’s greatest benefit is that it enables us to elevate and purify ourselves.

Father arrested after son bowed down on Temple Mount

While on break from serving in the reserves on the Gaza border, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman took his three kids to the Temple Mount.

Jewish people find comfort amid war at Western Wall

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war

Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part. 

This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment

This prayer put in the mouth of the mourner begs God to speed the day when God is, in fact, great and holy.

By RABBI AVITAL HOCHSTEIN/JTA , RABBI ELIE KAUNFER/JTA
22/12/2023
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