Prayer

Nabal himself remained oblivious until the next morning. The prophet Shmuel tells us that when Abigail informed him what had happened, “his heart died within him, and he became like a stone.” 

New research into ancient Jewish life reveals how Yom Kippur was observed beyond the Temple, from fasting and private prayer to communal reflection.

Also in attendance were former hostage Eliya Cohen and his wife, Nova survivor Ziv Abud, as well as former hostages Rom Braslavski, Elkana Bohbot, and Ohad Ben Ami.

Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture. 

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, NLI’s curator Dr. Chaim Neria explains how the NLI came to house thousands of prayer books, noting that “it fits into the overall mission of the library.”

As we recite Ata Behartanu many times during the High Holy Days, let us remember that we were chosen out of God’s love, not because of our own special characteristics.

Few images capture Yom Kippur more powerfully than a person bent over a machzor (prayer book), quietly reciting its catalogue of sins.

One of the most recognizable voices in the global prayer movement, calling Christians to intercede for Israel and the Jewish people

Public tashlich events across Israel will mark Rosh Hashanah's second day, including a special gathering at Zikim Beach following its reopening.

Fortunately, Rosh Hashanah ushers in our annual mass gratitude-fest. Now is our opportunity to reset, individually and collectively. Admittedly, it’s hard.