Tag: Prayers

Explore why Conservative Judaism changed the language of the sacrifices in the prayer book. It shows more about the Movement.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz July 23, 2024 Conservative Judaism Every Day

"Listener of Prayer" is an important phrase in many of our blessings and prayers. Learn more about why that is.

Rabbi Alex Hamilton July 3, 2024 Amidah Every Day

Learning what Zmanim are and why they are important can bring a new meaning to ritual practices and the routine of our days.

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman February 6, 2024 Afternoon Prayers (Mincha) Amidah

Caleb Brommer, RS '24, speaks on finding quiet solace in a stormy world, for his JTS senior sermon, on Parashat Vayishlach.

Caleb Brommer November 30, 2023 JTS Senior Sermon Learning

While Judaism tells us various ways to pray, we are not told what to think: Here are three different takes on the subject.

Rabbi Alex Braver September 7, 2023 Every Day Personal Prayer

Tombstone customs in Judaism stem from the religious obligation to mark a grave. This is traditionally done with tombstones or stone markers.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) February 28, 2023 Death and Dying Lifecycles

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