Prayer

AI is reshaping humanity, and Israel has a divine opportunity to light the way - opinion

The statistics present a warning as to where humanity is heading, as well as an opportunity for Israel to play the role of a “light among nations” as predicted in the Bible.

|ByJEFFREY KAHN
A painting by the author.
National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says

"We will not forget and cannot forget that Gaza is ours," Strock said at a prayer event near the Gaza border attended by prominent Gush Katif rabbis and members of the security cabinet.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Orthodox Jewish man faces the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, March 12, 2026

Jewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms

The move was done as part of an "initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," journalist Arnon Segal reported.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
‘MESIRUT NEFESH’: Willingness to give up comfort, time, money, and personal interests for a greater value.

Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion

With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.

|ByWILLIAM C. DAROFF

From Morocco to Poland: Rabbi Pinto's journey of prayer

MARCH 31, 2024ByDAVID BERGER

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

At the Western Wall, speakers wearing tags marked “167” for the number of days the hostages have been captive likened the plight of the hostages to the Jews of Persia in the Purim tale.

MARCH 22, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Jews attend a prayer for the return of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem, March 21, 2024.

Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages

"Join us live from the Western Wall to hear the voices and exclusive stories of the hostage families, concluding in a moment of prayer and solidarity."

MARCH 21, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages, March 21, 2024

Brave hearts: Soldiers standing strong against fear

FEBRUARY 21, 2024ByMARK FISH
INTEREST IN Torah study is growing among non-observant Jews.

'We need more faith in God': A million thoughts during war - opinion

We need more faith in God. We are so lucky we have Hashem. I need to pray more. Did I say Shema?

FEBRUARY 17, 2024ByHADASSAH CHEN
CAREFREE BEACH day: Selfie taken October 6, before the world changed.

Why do we pray? Turning to God in times of trauma - opinion

Perhaps prayer’s greatest benefit is that it enables us to elevate and purify ourselves.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024ByDVORA WAYSMAN
A Jewish man praying (Illustrative).

Father arrested after son bowed down on Temple Mount

While on break from serving in the reserves on the Gaza border, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman took his three kids to the Temple Mount.

JANUARY 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman's youngest son lying on the stairs at the Temple Mount.

Jewish people find comfort amid war at Western Wall

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

JANUARY 22, 2024BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
An illustrative image of the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem.

IDF reservists learn Talmud, maintain spiritual practice amid Gaza war

Most recently, a group of IDF reservists finished the Talmudic tractate of Berachot by splitting it up into sections and each learning a small part. 

JANUARY 4, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldier shown with a Jewish spiritual book in his pocket.

This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment

This prayer put in the mouth of the mourner begs God to speed the day when God is, in fact, great and holy.

DECEMBER 22, 2023ByRABBI AVITAL HOCHSTEIN/JTA, RABBI ELIE KAUNFER/JTA
A MEMORIAL candle is lit for a deceased loved one.