Prayer

Kol Nidrei opens Yom Kippur with its haunting melody, and Neilah closes it with urgent intensity. Learn about these two extraordinary prayer services and what they mean.

Al HaNissim and Hallel are special prayer additions for Jewish holidays. Learn when they are recited, what they contain, and the meaning behind these expressions of gratitude.

The machzor is the special prayer book for the High Holidays. Learn about the unique prayers of Rosh Hashanah, the structure of the services, and the key moments.

From Rashi's crystal-clear explanations to Rambam's systematic legal code, Jewish commentators have kept Torah study alive for generations. Meet the scholars whose voices still fill every page of Jewish learning.

The Talmud is the vast record of rabbinic discussion and debate that forms the backbone of Jewish law and thought. Learn how this extraordinary text was created and why millions still study it daily.

The Hebrew Bible, called the Tanach, is made up of three sections: Torah, Prophets, and Writings. Learn what each section contains, how they relate to each other, and why this ancient structure still shapes Jewish practice today.

The Torah is the foundation of Jewish life, containing the Five Books of Moses and an oral tradition that together form the blueprint for Jewish law, ethics, and belief. Discover what makes this ancient text a living guide for millions today.