prayer

When and why Jews say an abbreviated Amidah. Full text and translation of Havinenu included.

As in other faith traditions, saying amen indicates the speaker affirms the truth of what was said.

In the face of tragedy, is there a place for thoughts and prayers?

How the Book of Job made its way into Jewish prayer and ritual.

Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrating the end of slavery. This prayer reflects on the core story of the Jewish ...

Prayer is a natural part of human existence, requiring neither a belief system nor even instruction about how to do it.

Jewish tradition teaches that music unlocks the door to divine connection.

These words are commonly understood as reassurance that God accompanies us in our darkest moments, but some ancient rabbis understood them differently.

This short prayer hints at the various ways we encounter Judaism's foundational text.

Jewish liturgy is almost always written in the plural form. Here's why.