Pray
The Amidah: Standing Still to Receive God’s Blessings
The centerpiece of Jewish prayer, recited quietly three times each day, is the meeting place of our human yearnings with God's life-giving energy.
Maariv Aravim: Bringing Awareness to Change
This prayer recited as day turns to night helps to acknowledge moments of transition we often miss.
Asher Yatzar: Gratitude for the Rhythm of Life
The blessing traditionally recited after using the restroom reimagined as praise for the inner drumbeat sustaining the body.
Nine Jewish Blessings for Extraordinary Moments
Most Jewish prayers are recited at regular intervals or on specific occasions, but a few are said in circumstances that are anything but routine.
Top 15 Pop Culture Jewish Prayer Moments
From Gene Wilder to Larry David, we round up our favorite examples of Jewish prayers in music, film and TV.
We Went Down to the River to Pray
Under the spell of the woods, we gradually forgot all details of our everyday life. We talked only about what was before us. Leaf. Root. Creek. Rock.
When Running Out of Prayer Books Is A Good Thing
Recently I had the privilege of participating in the Southern Jewish Historical Society Conference in Natchez, MS, organized by the ...
A Spiritual Assist for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. So in the past I did not bother at all. This year, is ...
How Having a Baby Has Changed This Rabbi’s Blessings
This summer, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world in Jackson, Mississippi. Ever since, the birth ...
Revitalizing Women’s Tefillah Groups
As a Modern Orthodox high school student at Ramaz, I find meaning in women’s tefillah (prayer) services. After experiencing them at ...
(Thanks)giving — A Thanksgiving for the Rest of the Year
Happy Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving gathers us with family and friends, inviting us to reflect gratefully on our blessings. For ...
Reflections on Liturgy of the High Holy Days
We spent the whole morning of prayers during the High Holidays on our pleas for forgiveness from God, and our ...