Jewish Prayer
Eileh Ezkarah for Pittsburgh
A prayer for the eleven Jews massacred on October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life synagogue.
Unetaneh Tokef: Do We Control our Fate?
The High Holiday prayer that asks us to consider our mortality is an urgent call to examine our lives.
Rosh Hashanah Musaf: A Call to Change Your Life
The Rosh Hashanah Musaf is the core of the service — and where we find its most iconic prayers and resonant themes.
The Theater of Prayer
How approaching the siddur like an actor handles a script can deepen the prayer experience.
Birkot Hashachar: Giving Thanks Each Morning
This series of blessings are a beautiful expression of gratitude for the opportunity of experiencing another day.
The Traveler’s Prayer: What You Say Along the Way
In Judaism, it is the journey, not the destination, that matters.
Mechayeh Hameitim: Reimagining the Resurrection Blessing
One of the most daring prayers in the daily Jewish liturgy has been frequently rewritten to reflect modern sensibilities. Here's another approach.