prayer

A husband faces a moral dilemma: should he reveal his wife's illness to her father, whose prayers might aid her recovery? Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein offers his guidance.

When an archbishop tried to ban a sacred prayer, a hidden tzaddik rose up in defense

A guide to proper bowing practices during the recitation of the 13 Attributes in prayer and what to do when there isn't a minyan for Selichot

How prayer, positive speech, and faith can reshape even the darkest dreams into messages of hope and blessing

Exploring how time in nature restores inner peace, strengthens faith, and brings balance to modern life

Why relying on omens, fortune-telling, or compulsive “signs” is forbidden in Judaism, and how true faith means trusting God’s guidance in every detail of life

When is it permissible to pray for a suffering patient’s death? Insights from the prophets, Talmud, and leading rabbis

The purpose of creation, the role of the evil inclination, and how prayer brings us closer to God

How to hold on to belief when prayers seem unanswered, suffering feels overwhelming, and trust in God is put to its hardest test

How Jewish wisdom explains the mystery of the Evil Eye — its connection to divine judgment, the power of human envy, and the Torah’s path to protection and peace

How Everyday Berachot (Blessings) Connect Us to the Divine and Shape Our World

How to focus on prayer during stressful times? Why pray at graves of the righteous? What to do if you wake up late?

Rabbinic wisdom explains when repeated prayers bring blessing — and when constant pleading can lead to heartache or misplaced expectations

How simple prayers, daily actions, and even fleeting thoughts can bring us closer to redemption and spiritual joy

A quiet, powerful prayer we say standing with our feet together, connecting to Hashem with praise, requests and thanks during Shacharit, Mincha and Ma'ariv.

At its core, Kaddish is a call for the sanctification of God’s name and the revelation of His kingship in the world that underscores our yearning for redemption.

Learn the halachic guidelines for Tehillim and why saying them aloud carries special spiritual power

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