Prayer

Israeli Survivor’s Thankful Prayer

An Israeli man’s prayer of thanks upon returning home after surviving the terrorist attack in Bulgaria has made the news worldwide.

Festive Prayers - The Most Meaningful Part of Independence Day

A7 visits a synagogue where the uplifting Yom Haatzmaut service eases the transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day.

Doctors Worried over Worsening Condition of Rabbi Elyashiv

The condition of Rabbi Elyashiv worsened during the night and there is little hope that he might be able to go home for Purim next week.

Jewish Communities Pray for the Return of Gilad Shalit

100 Jewish communities from around North America marked their solidarity with the Shalit family in a worldwide, simultaneous rally.

300 Prayer Booklets Sent to American Jewish Troops

A shipment of 300 NCSY prayer booklets has gone on a special mission to U.S. Jewish troops serving in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea.

Chassidim Pray at Rav Ashi's Tomb

A group of about 100 Breslov Chassidim, secured by IDF soldiers, entered the tomb of the Talmud compiler Rav Ashi for a special prayer service.

Rabbis Sail Out to Sea to Pray for Rain

Dozens of worshipers sail to the Kinneret and hold a public prayer for rainfall.

Prayers for Rain in the Kinneret and at the Western Wall

Rabbis to pray for rain from the heart of the Kinneret; second fast day declared as a five-year drought leaves Israel parched..

Rabbinate Calls for 'Rain Fast Day' Thursday

Winter is again late in coming to Israel. The Chief Rabbinate has set Thursday as a day of fasting, prayer and repentance, asking G-d for rain.

Israel Offers First Prayers for Rain

Jews begin praying for much-needed rain.

Sukkot Celebrated at Renovated Joseph’s Tomb

More than 1,000 people take part in Sukkot prayers at Joseph’s Tomb.

Peres Calls on Jews to Pray for Israel and ‘Come Home’

Peres, citing the international attempt to make Israel illegitimate, told the Jewish Agency, “We are a people with faith. It is time to pray.”

More Than 10,000 Pray at Joshua's Tomb

More than 10,000 Jews prayed at Joshua's Tomb on Thursday night. PA Arabs accused of defacing the site.

MKs ‘Singing for the Rain’

Knesset Members are singing for rain. They cannot pass a law that rain will fall, but they will meet Tuesday to pray for much-needed precipitation.

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

MK Moses challenges police over Arab attacks on Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem.

Akko Kids Join Prayers for Rain

Schoolchildren in Akko pray for winter rains, encourage the public to join in.