Psalms & Healing
Learn more about what Jewish scholars throughout history have said about whether reciting Psalms brings healing to the sick in Rabbi Brody's article "Can Reciting Psalms Provide Healing" featured in…
Learn more about what Jewish scholars throughout history have said about whether reciting Psalms brings healing to the sick in Rabbi Brody's article "Can Reciting Psalms Provide Healing" featured in…
Many Ashkenazi synagogues recite Yizkor on Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Pesach, and Shavuot. Yizkor is often associated with the recitation of memorial prayers only by those who have lost immediate…
A collection of lectures and articles from Rabbi Brody related to observance of the High Holidays and inspiration for this time of year. Wishing you and your loved ones a…
What should we pray for during different stages of illness? Rabbi Brody spoke about prayer during illness for the OU Spirit program on July 30, 2024. The discussion included: What…
Halachic Information Every Jew Should Know In collaboration with OU Spirit, Rabbi Brody discussed end-of-life care and halacha in this virtual shiur on August 6, 2024. The discussion included: Is…
We Remember Poster We have prepared a special 36x48 size memorial poster with the names of those who have been killed on and after October 7th in Israel alongside the special memorial prayer for…
Tisha B’Av is a fast and day of communal mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) in Jerusalem. Communities commonly recite Kinot, or elegies, about the destruction of…
Tisha B'Av is a fast and day of communal mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) in Jerusalem. As an educational resource, Ematai is pleased to share…
Dedicated to the Memory and Teachings of Baruch Brody z"l July 2024 - The Sixth Annual Baruch Brody Memorial Lecture Withholding or Withdrawing End-of-Life Interventions: Is There a Real Distinction? https://youtu.be/pZilFXa7gd4 June…
A series about medical and halachic perspectives on common medical topics and scenarios that Jewish community leaders, rabbis, and chaplains encounter regularly. Learn the foundational medical knowledge you should have…