Pray

The mystical poem sung during Kabbalat Shabbat services is a model for our relationship with God -- and with each other.

A curious feature of the poetry of this prayer hints at a key component of the quest for happiness.

Our praise of God for rolling away the darkness from the light is a statement of faith that while certain times may be hard, they are never eternal.

Many Jews find it hard to speak words in prayer that feel untrue. Two Jewish values hint at another way.

Multiple version of the Al Hanisim prayer have been composed to thank God for Israel, each emphasizing different aspects of the Jewish state's creation.

Much of Jewish ritual is built around collective memory. Yizkor is different.

These "verses of praise" seek to reorient us away from egocentrism.

The 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot has long been viewed as a time of great spiritual potential.

This series of blessings are a beautiful expression of gratitude for the opportunity of experiencing another day.

This poem, familiar to many worshippers as the closing hymn of the Shabbat service, conveys a complete framework for our relationship to God.