Prayer

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

The day-long, faith-focused rally transformed the historic space into a venue for prayer and national reflection.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.
US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state

The event, led by evangelical faith leaders and Trump Administration officials, will celebrate 250 years of American independence.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
18th-century prayerbook of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU.

18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer

The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
RENEE ALBERSHEIM was murdered during the Holocaust. A Jewish couple in Florida has said the Mourner's Kaddish for her daily for years.

Florida Jewish community says kaddish for children killed in Holocaust

The Conservative synagogue calls the program "Remember a Child," and at least a third of the members in the 150-family congregation participate.

|BySTEWART AIN/JTA

'My Zionism has only grown stronger,' freed hostage says at Washington prayer event

"We have to continue to the second stage and make sure all our loved ones come back," freed captive Noa Argamani said to the crowd.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Supporters calling for a return of the hostages gathered for national prayer.

Haredim hold prayer meeting in Stamford Hill in protest of bill threatening Yeshivas

Haredi campaigners have expressed fear that the Bill would lead to state interference in yeshivas and force them to teach secular subjects.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Asifas Tefilah, the prayer gathering, held in Stamford Hill in response to the Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Trump’s win sparks hope for Jewish sovereignty on Temple Mount - opinion

Trump was overwhelmingly elected to save the United States from decline and to protect Israel from surging anti-Zionism and delegitimization in international courts and global public opinion.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByTULY WEISZ
JEWS AND Christians pray on the Temple Mount for the success of US President Donald Trump.

Grapevine: Razel at Hovevei

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Synagogue prayers

New Hanukkah prayer drafted for return of hostages and Oct 7 victims

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.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
A rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, marking 442 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, December 21 2024.

Hashem always loves me: Only good, more Good; A closer look at the lyrics

DECEMBER 10, 2024ByMARK FISH

A Father’s prayer: Coping with a son’s wounds in Israel’s war - opinion

The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN
ONE OF the largest Israeli flags, measuring 90 sq.m., can be seen at the Tel Saki memorial site, Golan Heights, from across the Syrian border.

King Salman calls for nationwide prayer for rain in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Court urged Saudis all to perform the Istisqa prayer, and to increase in repentance and voluntary worship.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mountains in the desert in Saudi Arabia, January 2022.

Global Chabad emissaries conference opens in NY amid rising antisemitism and tragedy in the UAE

Thousands of emissaries gather to address unity, resilience, and the challenges of the past year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Global Chabad emissaries conference opens in New York amid rising antisemitism and tragedy in the UAE

'Az Nashir': 55 women share personal prayers in wake of Oct. 7

Many of the authors are well known on the Israeli scene as writers, poets, authors, educators, and creatives in a variety of areas.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByTOBY KLEIN GREENWALD
THREE EDITORS take in the fruits of their heartfelt labor (L to R): Anne Gordon, Rachel Sharansky Danziger, Shira Lankin Sheps.