prayer
When Prayer Fails Us
Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, is testament to the failure of prayer to avert national catastrophe.
How to Say Yigdal
This hymn, based on Maimonides' 13 principles of faith, is often sung at the conclusion of Friday night services.
How to Say the Blessing Over the Tallit
This benediction is recited as one dons a prayer shawl in preparation for prayer.
How to Say the Blessing Over Shabbat Candles
This blessing is recited after the lighting of candles on Friday night.
God And Metaphor
Believers and skeptics alike tend to view God similarly -- as big, all-powerful, and good. But there are other options.
When the Words of Prayer Ring Hollow
Many Jews find it hard to speak words in prayer that feel untrue. Two Jewish values hint at another way.
Praying For the Miracle of Israel
Multiple version of the Al Hanisim prayer have been composed to thank God for Israel, each emphasizing different aspects of the Jewish state's creation.
Tefillat Tal: Cultivating a Mindset of Sufficiency
In praying for something as fleeting and nearly invisible as dew, this Passover prayer honors the transition from abundance to enough-ness.
Birkot Hashachar: Giving Thanks Each Morning
This series of blessings are a beautiful expression of gratitude for the opportunity of experiencing another day.
How to Say the Asher Yatzar Blessing
This blessing of thanksgiving is traditionally recited upon exiting the restroom.