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French prosecutors said security forces arrested six people suspected of involvement in planning an attack on a synagogue in Sarcelles, near Paris. The suspects’ detention was extended, and prosecutors said indictments are expected.

A moving story of a hardworking husband, a devoted wife, and the quiet power of prayers that never stopped rising to Heaven.

Singer Rotem Cohen shares how prayer, synagogue life, and a strong sense of community helped shape his faith and gave him a lifelong feeling of belonging.

The beloved Israeli singer shares his spiritual journey, his dream of building a thriving synagogue community, and the moving story behind dedicating a Torah scroll in memory of his parents and brother

Discover the Ramban's timeless teaching on the purpose of creation, the true meaning of mitzvot, and how every prayer, blessing, and act of faith connects us to God and fulfills our reason for being in this world

When the last Jew left Shfaram, he entrusted the synagogue’s keys to his neighbors. More than 100 years later, the same family still protects it.

The laws and customs observed during the first year after the passing of a parent, including serving as prayer leader, reciting Kaddish, giving charity, memorial gatherings, and honoring a parent’s soul through Torah and mitzvot

Learn the proper customs for aliyot, standing during Torah reading, holding and kissing the Torah scroll, speaking between aliyot, leaving the synagogue, and honoring the Sefer Torah according to halacha

Discover the spiritual role of the synagogue, its connection to the Temple, and the traditions that shape prayer, community, and Divine presence

Discover the meaning of the Shabbat Musaf prayer through 9 key facts, from its Temple origins to its unique structure.

Learn what the Haftarah is, how it began, and why it remains a meaningful part of the Shabbat reading each week.

If the siddur feels confusing, you are not alone. These easy techniques will help you find your place and follow along comfortably.

Why does Jewish prayer require ten men? A clear guide to the meaning, laws, and power of a minyan.

The doctors said nothing more could be done. Then thousands of Jews accepted one commitment in the synagogue and the results were extraordinary.

A surprising email from Afghanistan led to an extraordinary effort to restore synagogues and a cemetery left behind by a vanished Jewish community.

When a man asked Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt"l to pray for a sick friend, the rabbi gave an unexpected condition involving one common habit in synagogue.

His brakes gave out. The bike was flying. He was certain it was over. Then one uncomfortable memory from the synagogue flashed through his mind and everything shifted.

For decades, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Akshtein has brought Jews buried in the Diaspora to their final rest in Israel. One mission revealed something that defied nature, and left a powerful lesson behind.

A moving true story reveals how one heartfelt prayer, a borrowed kippah, and a few words of encouragement led a distant Jew back to Torah and faith years later