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Tehillim ch.82 - God Judges the Judges
When the forces of law and justice become corrupt, then society falls apart.
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 81 - "If Only My People..."
This is the Psalm that we recite every Thursday.
It begins with 6 verses of joy.
Then it turns to rebuke.
What causes the stark turn in the chapter?
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 80 - Like a Ravaged Vine
The Tribes of Ephraim Menashe and Binyamin are compared to a vine whose walls have been broken down and wild animals enter, eating the grapes, trampl…
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 79 - In the Ruins of the Temple
What do you say to God when the Temple lies ruined before you and carnage surrounds in every direction?
This Psalm gives us an insider view of the im…
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 78 - History and Politics
Our chapter is a historical review, expressing God's power kindness and forbearance, and Israel's waywardness and non-adherence to God's covenant.
Bu…
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 77 - What Do You Remember?
What do we remember? What do we forget?
The first half of this chapter is about Exile and God's abandonment of Israel.
The second half of the mizmor …
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 76 - If you Want Peace, Prepare for War
How do we effectively work towards world peace?
How do we encourage society away from resorting to self-interest, violence and ugly opportunism, and …
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 75 - God's Cup
This chapter speaks in God's name, promising destruction to the evil, vain and violent elements in the world.
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 74 - "Have You abandoned us forever?"
This Psalm reflacts the dismay and bewilderment of the Exile and Temple's destruction:
- God! - What about the covenant?
- God! - Can't You hear them…
2 years ago
Tehillim. Psalm 73 - God's Closeness
Why do the evil prosper? Why is the world so unfair? That is the question that throws Assaf into theological turmoil. And yet, a visit to the Mikdash…
2 years ago