Prayer

More than 1,400 killed, tens of thousands still missing from twin earthquakes in Venezuela

Jorge Rodriguez shared the latest estimates on the victims on Saturday, adding that another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster.

Rescue personnel assist in rescue efforts after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state

 18th-century prayerbook of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU.

18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer


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.

 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.

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Peirman's youngest son lying on the stairs at the Temple Mount.

Jewish people find comfort amid war at Western Wall

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 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. 

 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.

 A MEMORIAL candle is lit for a deceased loved one.

Jewish a cappella group mix tradition with modern twist on Hallel prayer

The video beautifully weaves together the essence of Hanukkah - a festival of light and hope - with a musical tapestry that transcends boundaries.

 Rabotai Jewish A Capella film the video of their Hallel medley

Israel-Hamas war: A Hassidic rebbe's prayer for soldiers

The text that was recited was not the well-known version of the prayer for IDF soldiers; it predates that prayer, and is meant to underscore that battles are won with prayers, not armed fighting.

 MENACHEM MENDEL HAGER, Grand Rabbi of Vizhnitz, prays at the Rav Shimon Bar Yochai gravesite in Meron, May 24.

IDF soldiers establish new synagogue in Gaza Strip

The soldiers converted one of the buildings into a space for them to pray, and added benches and a table to place their prayer books.

 IDF soldiers establish new synagogue in the heart of the Gaza Strip

Tzohar launches prayer card initiative to pray for hostages

"The painful reality of this incredible tragedy is that we have almost grown numb" to the plight of the hostages, a representative of the organization said.

 Prayer cards from Tzohar

Torah scrolls to be written at Western Wall, dedicated Gaza hostages, fallen soldiers

Special prayers will also be held in the complex for the swift return of hostages and the health and safety of those suffering and serving the nation.

Simchat Torah at the Kotel (Western Wall), Jerusalem, October 2018.