Prayer
When prayer is weaponized: Preserving faith’s sincerity in a politicized world - opinion
True prayer lights the heart and softens the soul; it cannot be weaponized without losing meaning.
Parashat Vayechi: Change begins with you
Parashat Vayechi: King David's lesson in leadership
Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years
Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism
Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.
Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet
“We hold both joy for those who came home and hope and pain for those who haven’t,” Zohar said. “We are one people, one heart.”
Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.
‘Yizkor’ - short story
The word yizkor means 'He shall remember.'
'The pulpit must speak louder than the propaganda': FOZ mobilizes pastors to back Israel
Over 250 million Christians join a global call led by Dr. Mike Evans and FOZ to honor October 7 victims and stand against rising antisemitism.
Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer
A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.
Global Prayer and Worship United in Jerusalem at the Tower of David
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem: Join Millions Around the World Today
WATCH: Bishop Robert Stearns and Dr. Jack Hayford, lead the largest annual global prayer movement for Israel, uniting millions in over 175 nations to stand together for the peace of Jerusalem
The evolution of ‘Aleinu’: Atonement, acknowledgment, and an apostate
The Aleinu prayer has also been associated with martyrdom, especially of the Jews of Blois, who in 1171 were accused of ritual murder and offered their lives in exchange for baptism.
Top of the morning: An existentialist guide to Jewish prayer
Prayer may be an essential part of Jewish practice, but it is precisely because of its regularity that its inner essence is often passed over.
