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The UAE has launched a campaign against countries it says aided Iran, starting with Pakistan: withdrawing an Emirati deposit, freezing government-linked accounts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and ordering thousands of Pakistani workers to leave. Reports also describe new hurdles for Egyptians.

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

A clear and practical guide to common halachic questions to help you pray correctly, confidently, and with greater awareness

After 16 months in captivity, the former hostage says he longed most for Kiddush and Friday-night dinner at his mom's—not material things: 'What do I care if I have a Subaru or a Mercedes when I'm 50 meters underground? I just want to hug my family again.'

A moving encounter in Radin reveals how even a single forgotten prayer carries immense spiritual weight, especially in times when every mitzvah matters more than ever

וְהוּא רַחוּם יְכַפֵּר עָון וְלא יַשְׁחִית וְהִרְבָּה לְהָשִׁיב אַפּו. וְלא יָעִיר כָּל חֲמָתו: ה' הושִׁיעָה. הַמֶּלֶךְ יַעֲנֵנוּ בְיום קָרְאֵנוּ:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה'. אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. אֲשֶׁר בִּדְבָרו מַעֲרִיב עֲרָבִים. בְּחָכְמָה פּותֵחַ שְׁעָרִים. וּבִתְבוּנָה מְשַׁנֶּה עִתִּים וּמַחֲלִיף אֶת הַזְּמַנִּים. וּמְסַדֵּר אֶת הַכּוכָבִים בְּמִשְׁמְרותֵיהֶם בָּרָקִיעַ כִּרְצונו. בּורֵא יום וָלָיְלָה. גּולֵל אור מִפְּנֵי חשֶׁךְ וְחשֶׁךְ מִפְּנֵי אור. וּמַעֲבִיר יום וּמֵבִיא לָיְלָה

Jewish prayer was divinely crafted to open heavenly gates, repair spiritual worlds, and help us connect to every aspect of life with purpose and intention

From the birthright and the blessings to exile, revelation, and unity — exploring the timeless lessons of Yaakov's journey and his impact on the Jewish people

How daily prayers nurture our bond with God, unlock hidden blessings, and transform needs into a living relationship with the Creator