Tag: Psalms

This text is a quiz containing questions about various Jewish topics.
In a discussion about coping with depression from a Jewish perspective, different rabbis offer their insights.
In this personal account, the author shares her experience during a period of conflict in Israel.
The article discusses the experiences and emotions of residents in Tzfat, a city near the Lebanon border in northern Israel, during a false alarm of a possible attack.
This text discusses the interpretation of a midrash in Midrash Tehillim where King David asks God to reward those who read and recite Psalms as if they studied the topics of skin lesions and tent impurities.
This article explores the interpretation of King David's request to God regarding the recitation of Psalms in relation to the study of the laws of skin lesions and tent impurities.
The discovery of 29 new homilies on Psalms by Origen in a 12th-century manuscript in 2012 sheds light on the significance of the book of Psalms for early Christians.
Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" has become a global anthem, but its Jewish roots and meaning are often misunderstood.
The author expresses their dislike and confusion towards the book of Psalms, even as it gains popularity during the pandemic.
"After Adam: The Books of Moses" by Laurance Wieder offers a unique perspective on the Jewish understanding of God.
After Adam: The Books of Moses by Laurance Wieder is a genre-bending biblical saga that re-centers the personal bond between the Jewish people and their intimacy-seeking God.
In "Tasting the World to Come: A Novel Interpretation of Tzidkatkha Tzedek" by Noam Stadlan, the author challenges the traditional association of the Tzidkatkha Tzedek verses with Tzidduk ha-Din, proposing that they emphasize God's beneficence rather than strict acceptance of divine decree.
In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the power of Psalms (Tehillim) to provide solace and words in times of despair is highlighted.
Jon D. Levenson responds to Levi Morrow's objections regarding Levenson's interpretation of a passage from the Babylonian Talmud linking the Temple to restraining chaotic waters.
The text tells a personal story about the author's father's approach to gambling, particularly his reliance on favorite psalms for lottery numbers.
The author recounts a night when they got lost in the woods during a camp sleepover, leading them to seek solace in reciting Psalms, particularly Psalm 23, finding comfort in its words.
In three sonnets by Jeffrey Burghauser, the first poem describes an old man playing a banjo during a storm, showcasing the idea that all storms have equal destructive power.
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a holiday celebrating nature, but unlike romantic poets like Wordsworth who revere nature for its own sake, Jewish texts view nature as a manifestation of God's artistry.