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During times of war, each and every one of us must go to battle. Prayer is one of the many powerful weapons in our arsenal.
The custom of blowing the shofar throughout the month of Elul is designed to prepare us for the month of Tishrei, although not necessarily in the way we assume.
This is a time of year during which we seek divine assistance in many different areas. Perhaps more importantly though, we must remember to show up and claim the blessings that come our way.
The month of Elul is a time period marked with distinction - and not merely because it precedes the month of Tishrei. Its special quality provides us with a unique focus for prayer.
The month of Elul invites us to demonstrate initiative in our quest to reconnect with Hashem - and prayer provides us with the perfect opportunities to do so.
Prayer and prophecy are two sides of the same coin. By taking a closer look at Moshe Rabbienu’s prophetic power, we can gain insight and direction as to how we can most effectively engage in prayer.
Upon awakening in the morning, our primary focus should be to ready ourselves for davening. Today we begin a discussion of some of the activities we may and may not do before davening.
Taking revenge and bearing a personal grudge are prohibited by the Torah. The reason behind these prohibitions may serve to further incentivize us to engage in daily prayer.
On the day of Yom HaZikaron, the citizens of Israel observe a moment of silence, remembering thousands of fallen soldiers and victims of terror. But is this practice, in fact, the proper Jewish response to tragedy?
