L'David Hashem Ori (Psalm 27)

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Chapter 27 Book

Translated by Y.B. Marcus, Nissen Mangel and Eliyahu Touger

King David acknowledges and praises God, placing his trust in Him because of his victories in war. "Nevertheless, it is not wars that I desire, for I cannot gain perfection with them. Only one thing do I ask: to abide day and night in the study hall ...

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Practice shofar blowing; L'David Hashem Ori Event

Some of the special Elul practices (see entries and links for tomorrow, Elul 1) begin today. The psalm L'David Hashem Ori (Psalm 27) is recited at the end of the morning and afternoon prayers; this special addition is recited throughout the month of Elul ...

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The High Holiday Anthem

By Shlomo Yaffe

The festivals of the High Holiday season pluck every string of our being, from introspection to commitment to solemnity to joy. The key to these diverse experiences is the opening line of Psalm 27: "G-d is my light"

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