Prayer

Hello esteemed Rabbi, I would like to know, in the Eighteen Blessings Prayer, one needs to take 3 steps... how exactly is this done according to the Eastern communities? Which foot do we start with an...

Honored Rabbi, Shalom. I would like to know which parts of Shacharit and Mincha prayers may be recited without a minyan, and until what time may the Birkot HaShachar, Shacharit, Mincha, and the Bedtim...

How do I know which direction to face when praying in Jerusalem? I have no idea where to face at the base, is there any way based on the sun or something?

In the Name of Hashem, blessed be He. Hello, honorable rabbi. During an individual prayer service (Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv, or even while reciting Tehillim), is it permitted to listen beforehand to...

What are the laws regarding speaking during prayer? Are there times when it is permitted to speak? What are the prohibitions and when do they apply?

A deeper look at the words of Selichot and what they teach about genuine self-examination, approaching Hashem with humility, the spiritual power of consistent Torah learning, and why recognizing Hashe...

In this episode of the @lauramaxrose podcast, host Laura Rose sits down with Rabbi Shais Taub to discuss the profound themes of forgiveness and faith, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Ho...

In this thoughtful and powerful conversation, Rav Botton explores one of the deepest struggles in religious life: why it can sometimes feel easier to focus on mitzvah details than to truly change how...

A powerful pre-Purim talk on why so many people “do everything right” yet still feel disconnected — and how Purim was designed to restore that missing closeness to Hashem. A simple 5-day plan to move...

After losing his father on October 7, 2023, a young Israeli boy refused to have a bar mitzvah. The pain was unbearable. His mother told him something simple yet profound: “You have two fathers in Heav...