Storm the Gates: A Jewish Guide to Praying for Redemption
Learn why every bracha matters and how to pray for redemption with intensity, following Rabbi Avigdor Miller’s timeless guidance
Prayer
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Why Pray in a Fixed Format Instead of My Own Words?
It can be challenging to repeat the same words in daily prayer. What makes prayer from the siddur so special?
What Does It Mean to Pray With Intention?
Must we focus on the meaning of each and every word for our prayer to be considered intentional?
Why Pray with a Minyan Instead of Alone at Home?
Is there a spiritual loss when not praying with a minyan?
The Power of Praying for Faith: How the Baal Shem Tov Saved a Tzaddik's Soul
Why strengthening faith requires prayer, persistence, and simplicity before God
If You Came to Talk—Where Will You Go to Pray?
A personal journey from casual synagogue chatter to heartfelt, focused prayer—and the powerful lessons learned along the way.
Touching: The Waiter Who Served the Woman Was the Soldier She Prayed For During Operation Protective Edge, Unknowingly
During Operation Protective Edge, many Jews in the U.S. received names to pray for soldiers fighting in Gaza. Betsy received a name, but what are the chances of randomly meeting him on a trip to Israe...
Which Way Should You Face When You Pray? The Halachic Guide to Facing Jerusalem and the Temple
Why Jews in different countries face different directions in prayer and how to orient your heart toward Jerusalem
What You Can (and Can’t) Pray for on Shabbat
A beginner’s guide to Shabbat prayer etiquette—spiritual requests, early services, and synagogue customs
Can You Pray for a Miracle? Two Practical Laws Every Jew Should Know
Is it permissible to ask Hashem for a miracle? Should you prioritize Talmud or halacha when time is limited? Plus, discover the meaning and proper intention behind the daily recitation of Shema.
