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"Even though the gates of prayer are locked, the (heavenly) gates of tears have not been locked..."said Rabbi Elazar in the Talmud.
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Leading Orthodox group praises Supreme Court ruling on school prayer
American haredi umbrella group Agudath Israel lauds end of decades-old de facto ban on school prayers in Supreme Court ruling.
Police appeal court ruling permitting 'Shema' on Temple Mount
Police say court erred in concluding saying Shema prayer, bowing on Temple Mount by Jews is not a disruption o the public order.
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor condemns police's anti-Jewish decision
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King attacked the intention of police not to allow Rabbi Eliyahu to hold a solemn prayer at Davidson Square.
Tzav: No negotiations
Judaism is always built for the long run and not for the short moments of seeming pleasure or current correctness.
A vision softly creeping...
May we be worthy. “Purify our hearts to serve Thee in truth”
The great Jewish house that refuses to be knocked down
The enemies of the Jews live under the illusion that if they destroy Jewish places of worship they can destroy the Jewish People.
'WOW!' - A book for grandparents to read to grandchildren
The wonders of G-d's world in a short, beautifully illustrated book that seems like a child's version of King David's praise in Psalm 104.
The hidden Moshe Rabbeinu personality
In every generation, the holy Shechinah (Divine Presence) seeks out individuals who are like Moshe Rabbeinu,,
Did Peter the Apostle author the Nishmat prayer?
There is a medieval legend about the first part of the beautiful Sabbath prayer.
Prayers for the health of head of Har Hamor Yeshiva
The head of the Yeshiva has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. The public is asked to pray for his recovery.
On Sukkot, we dream under the stars
Tomorrow is today's dream. We pray that our intentions be worthy of creation, that our dreams be worthy of actualization.
North American Jews to pray for return of IDF soldiers' bodies
This High Holiday season, hundreds of synagogues deploy RZA/ Mizrachi America prayer for return of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.
We haven't got a prayer
We are beseeching God to intervene and grant our soldiers victory, yet our own rules of military engagement subvert that prayer. Op-ed.
We in America just lost our honor in Afghanistan
Pray for the souls of the heroes killed in Kabul last week who embodied what America once stood for: Honor and devotion to country. Op-ed.
It's not about me
Why don't we ask forgiveness for our personal sins on Rosh Hashana if it is the Day of Judgment?
A primer: Blessings over food, after food, and prayers
Every time a Jew eats, the blessings he recites both before and after infuse him with the centrality of the Land of Israel.
Making meaning: Tisha B’Av and connecting to Zionism
When we challenge ourselves to be better people and reconnect with God, we also come closer to living peacefully with each other. Op-ed.
Giving thanks at the Kotel
Should there be a mass thanksgiving prayer of all those who survived corona?
Church of England: Prayer booklet 'not intended' to be Christian seder
Church of England sorry for prayer booklet that resembles Passover Haggadah.
This Passover, a song of thanks
What do we need more these days than the protection and blessing of God, peace between us, peace with our neighbors, peace with our world?
Psalm 104: God's Messengers
Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism. "In service to G-d, we can be both messengers and servants."
Pray, then act - or act, then pray?
Before prayer can be effective – one must first show Hashem that one hears the message.
The servant and the Minister
Thoughts from Israel's first Chief Rabbi and iconic leader of Religious Zionism: Should we serve G-d with our intellect or our heart?
Women of the Wall file suit against Western Wall Rabbi Rabinovitch
Two representatives of the organization filed suit on account of a body search last Kislev.
Watch: US House invocation ends with "Amen and Awomen"
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. ended his invocation in bizarre fashion by suggesting 'amen' is sexist.
Rectify the Tefilla for Tzahal
When this prayer is being read, 'and in all they turn they should be successful', I quietly add 'only against our enemies.' Opinion
Lockdown eased for Christians; prayer up to 100 people together
Coronavirus Cabinet approves special reliefs for Christian houses of worship. Synagogues on Yom Kippur had much stricter restrictions.
Teaching our children to mean it
We want our children to fulfill God's commands with feeling. How can we help them achieve that?
For whom are we praying?
The way that Rivka and Yitzchak's prayers were answered teaches us that G-d has His own accounting when it comes to prayer.
Psalm 26: Two levels of love
Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism: Love is bound to our self, but love of G-d transcends self.
How could Abraham pray for the wicked people of Sodom?
Rabbi Dessler: If they were allowed to remain alive, they would surely continue to transgress.
World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues outlines plan for winter prayers
Even after synagogues reopen, it remains preferable to pray outdoors.
Psalm 95: Bowing Before Our Maker
Israel's first Chief Rabbi and the iconic leader of Religious Zionism on controlling the soul's emotions.
Not alone in Elul: Singles walk through history
As a single, you have prayed deeply for years. A trip to Shilo, where Chana prayed alone and was answered, has special meaning.Op-ed
For Elul: Psalm 27- Tenacious prayer
Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi: The essence of prayer is incremental.
Rejoicing before G-d
Rejoicing before God is done intellectually and existentially – through prayer and Torah study.
Be silent and listen
The lockdown meant that we could listen to the poetry and passion of the prayers. And prayer is about listening, not just speaking.
Ki Tavo: How good is our portion
Philosopher Franz Rosenzweig describing the joyous praying in a hasidic synagogue in Warsaw: “I have never heard such praying.”
Prayer to come to the Land of Israel
Ths may be the most important prayer you say in your life.
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