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Organizations worldwide pray daily for Israeli hostages in Gaza

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

Christian leaders call on global followers to pray for Israel

Franklin Graham encouraged Christians to "pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and all of Israel’s leadership as they go through these very dark days."

Parashat Kedoshim: Understanding the light of Shabbat

Shabbat is a weekly infusion of both physical and spiritual delight and rest for the Jewish people, the authors write.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
10/05/2024

All Jews must be there for the yizkor prayer after October 7

Particularly this year, it’s crucial to ensure that the entire congregation is present for these commemorative prayers. 

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
26/04/2024

No atheists in a foxhole: Turning to God during hardship

The adage, “There are no atheists in a foxhole” encapsulates this phenomenon, suggesting that in moments of peril, belief in a higher power surges, becoming a beacon of solace and hope.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
21/04/2024

'Kaddish Around the World': Stories of Jewish mourners struggling to pray

The book describes the supreme efforts of mourners to find a minyan, a prayer quorum of 10 men, in many countries and in the most unlikely places for the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish

14/04/2024

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.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
22/03/2024
 Jewish communities unite for Kriat Shema for return of hostages, 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."

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