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At first glance, the inclusion of “iyun” or study of prayer alongside respecting one’s father and mother, gemillut chasadim, and bikur cholim on the list of deeds whose observance ensures a divine ...

An overnight retreat during Spring Break to get away from the distractions of campus life! Meet graduate students from different schools, study, write papers, or just take some time for yourself on ...

BOSTON, Oct. 31, 2001 — -- A new study released today in the American Heart Journal says prayer helps the heart when combined with mainstream medical procedures. Duke researchers studied 150 ...