Yahrzeit Prayer Honoring one’s loved ones after their deaths is an important part of Jewish tradition, and there are several ways to commemorate deceased loved ones. For the Jewish people, the anniversary of the death is called a Yahrzeit. Discover more about the tradition of reciting the Yahrzeit prayer and other important customs that are […]
Chanukah Miracles The Chanukah holiday is fast approaching and it is a great opportunity for Jews to reflect on the Chanukah miracles that are celebrated every year. These miracles endure in the memory of every Jew because of the important lessons that they teach us, even so many centuries after these miraculous events took place. […]
The Story of Chanuka Oil The lighting of the menorah candles is one of the most notable parts of the Yom Tov Chanuka. They encapsulate the many miracles Hakadosh Baruch Hu performed for the battered Jewish nation, when it didn’t always seem that the few righteous and loyal soldiers would triumph over the many Hellenistic […]
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Donating to Israeli Charities
The obligation to give to charity and help the poor is stated several times in the Torah. This is one of the commandments of Judaism and is a tradition that is kept alive until today. If you want to continue this tradition and donate funds to charities in Israel, there are several ways to do […]
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Prayer for Lost or Stolen Items
Losing an important item can be nerve wracking. Be it a practical, sentimental, or financially valuable item, you want to see it back in its rightful place. The segula of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness for finding lost or stolen items has helped scores of people restore their lost items throughout the ages. How the Segula […]
Reciting Kaddish for the departed loved ones is one of the most important rituals in Jewish culture. This is a practice that has been observed for many generations. If any of your loved ones have passed on from physical life, you might be in need of an urgent prayer service to recite the Kaddish. Why […]
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The Power of the Segula
The Jewish tradition has many beliefs and prayers designed for a specific purpose or occasion. One of the most unique traditions involves the prayer for the lost objects through the power of the segula. This is a common prayer and procedure that Jews seek out when trying to retrieve a lost object, among other forms […]