Prayer
Crowd near Old City dispersed over safety concerns, Police say
The group had been conducting prayers for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the same day a fragment from an intercepted Iranian missile fell in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands
Coalition lawmakers vow to advance bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders
A prayer for the future: Rachel weeps for her children - opinion
Amid the war, religious leaders gather in solidarity with the Jewish people, invoking the poignant image of Rachel weeping for her children and praying for the safe return of the hostages.
Organizations worldwide pray daily for Israeli hostages in Gaza
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Christian leaders call on global followers to pray for Israel
Franklin Graham encouraged Christians to "pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and all of Israel’s leadership as they go through these very dark days."
Parashat Kedoshim: Understanding the light of Shabbat
Shabbat is a weekly infusion of both physical and spiritual delight and rest for the Jewish people, the authors write.
All Jews must be there for the yizkor prayer after October 7 - opinion
Particularly this year, it’s crucial to ensure that the entire congregation is present for these commemorative prayers.
No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship - opinion
The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.
'Kaddish Around the World': Stories of Jewish mourners struggling to pray
The book describes the supreme efforts of mourners to find a minyan, a prayer quorum of 10 men, in many countries and in the most unlikely places for the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish
From Morocco to Poland: Rabbi Pinto's journey of 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.
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."
