True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every concern and worry. A Jewish person holds Tehillim, the book of Psalms ...

This goes against the essence of the holiday and Jewish values because, as Leah teaches us in this week’s parsha, gratitude is an inherently Jewish act. Genesis 29:35 reads: “[Leah] conceived again ...

Atid Le'Otef" Movement CEO Ehud Cohen said that the 2024 holiday would not be as joyful in the past as Jews needed to continue to remember the hostages held in captivity by Hamas.

These thoughts are personal and do not claim to speak for the entire Jewish community. Such would be impossible. Looking Back with Gratitude 2024 has been a year marked by profound challenges for ...