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Tehillim. Psalm 112 - Walking in God's Ways
This Mizmor is the mirror image of Psalm 111; but whereas the previous psalm depicted God, now we describe the character of the righteous human indiv…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tehillim. Psalms 111 - God's Gifts
A beautiful alphabetical song of praise. The first half deals with God's creation - his universal covenant with mankind; the second half praises God …
1 year, 10 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 110. Who is the King?
This is a chapter spoken in God's name, seating an unnamed king on a chair at his right-hand side and promising victory over his enemies, priesthood …
1 year, 10 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 109 - Sheer Evil
Today we address two themes:
1. VeAni Tefilla - the whole person meeting God in the prayerful moment.
2. David's curses. David issues a litany of cur…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 108 - Old Psalms; New Kavanna
Psalm 108 is a fusion of segments from Psalm 57 and 60!
What do we make of old texts being "recycled" to make new mizmorim?
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 107 - Redemption Song
Four situations necessitate thanksgiving to God.
This is a chapter that speaks of God's responsiveness to human distress, and the human thanks of God…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 106 - A Rebellious History
This historical Psalm is written from a position of Exile. It speaks of Israel's constant waywardness and rebellion against God, from the days of the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 105 - God's Promise
At first glance this is a chapter celebrating the Exodus.
At second glance this is all about God's loyalty to the covenant made with the Patriarchs a…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 104 - Planet Earth
This is a beautiful hymn to the magnificence of our world.
We recite "Borchi Nafshi" on Rosh Hodesh, possibly because it mentions the moon, possibly …
1 year, 11 months ago
Tehillim. Psalm 103 - God's love and forgiveness
This chapter celebrates God's capacity and proclivity to forgive his people.
Academics have studied the language of this chapter and identify it as a…
1 year, 11 months ago