This post will not be about the Halachic intricacies involving Jews celebrating Thanksgiving. I identify with Jews in this country that feel gratitude to G-d and to the United States where we are currently able to live freely and pursue the study of Torah and the performance of Mitzvoth without fear or disturbance. I also […]

סומך ה’ לכל הנופלים, וזוקף לכל הכפופים

“מלכותך מלכות כל עולמים וממשלתיך בכל דור ודור – Your Kingdom is of all worlds and Your rule is for every generation.” This verse is well known to the Jewish people not only here in Ashrei, but we also recite it on Simchat Torah before the Hakafot – dancing celebrations. It refers to the absolute […]

להודיע לבני אדם גבורתיו, וכבוד הדר מלכותו

כבוד מלכותך יאמרו, וגבורתך ידברו

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יודוך ה’ כל מעשיך, וחסידיך יברכוכה – All Your works praise You Hashem, and your devoted/pious ones bless You

“טוב ה’ לכל ורחמיו על כל מעשיו – G-d is good unto all and provides mercy unto all of his creatures.” In the Siddur Otzar Hatefillos it is written that the entire psalm of Ashrei is worth reciting just for this verse. The meaning and implications of this verse are of such profundity that it […]

חנון ורחום ה’, ארך אפים וגדל חסד

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