Unlike the weekday Amidah, which contains nineteen blessings, the Amidah for Shabbat contains only seven. Why seven? The Talmud (Berachot 29a) explains that these seven blessings correspond to the ...

Charlie Kirk showed us that one life fully surrendered to God can change history May we carry that torch forward, with ...

It’s an invitation to take time at the end of the week to unwind and connect with your family, your community, your religion. No matter what your Jewish background, sharing a Friday night Shabbat meal ...

Note: The following laws are based on Ashkenazi tradition, and some points are subject to varying opinion. When in doubt, AYLOR (ask your local Orthodox rabbi) The fast is postponed until Sunday.

OneTable is the AirBNB of Shabbat. Aimed at adults 21 to 39, it provides a platform for Shabbat hosts and guests to connect with one another, while giving them resources and support they need to start ...

In a time of unprecedented challenges, North Shore Synagogue continues to find creative ways to connect with its congregation and community. Clergy Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet and Cantor Mariel Ashkenazy ...

JTA — So many questions swirled in my head, like burning embers caught up in the wind, each one demanding urgent attention. Will the power be on at the shul, or will we need to accept one of the many ...

PLYMOUTH — Congregation Beth Jacob invites residents to its 8th annual Shabbat at the Beach at Blessing of the Animals at 6 p.m. July 22 at Nelson Street Recreation Area in Plymouth. Attendees are ...

This is not your parents’ Shabbat — it’s a little more rock ’n’ roll. And it’s not the usual setting for the Jewish Friday night services that herald in the Sabbath. Instead, Warehouse Shabbat moves ...