Mourning over Jerusalem Helps Rebuild the Holy City
The sages have explained that those who properly mourn Jerusalem's destruction will merit to see the holy city rebuilt.
Miracles in the Holy Temple
As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, on Monday, May 10th, take the opportunity to print out before Shabbat the 5th chapter of Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers,…
Fulfilling a Holy Name
Rabbi Moshe Shik (1807-1897) is known among scholars as the “Maharam Shik.” The title, Maharam, is an acronym Moreinu Harav Moshe (Our Teacher, the Rabbi Moshe). While his family name may…
My Place
Establish a place in your home where you are able to concentrate while saying prayers.
Place to Serve
It's one week until Rosh Hashana, if you still need a place to attend Rosh Hashana services, please contact NJOP for assistance.
Establish Your Place
Whether in synagogue or at home, establish a place where you will be able to focus on your prayers and hopefully not distract anyone else.
Prominent Place
Place your Jewish books in a central bookcase so it will be clear how much they are cherished.
A Prominent Place
Place your Jewish books in a central bookcase so it will be clear how much they are cherished.
Customs of Place
Jewish life is defined by halacha (Jewish law) and colored by minhag (Jewish custom). While Jewish prayer may have the same form and structure around the globe, the way in which it is…