Vilified and Shamed: Royal Strategy to Battle Depression: Studying Tehillim: Chapter 119 (verses of Yud, part 6)
This rumination provides extraordinary enlightenment as to the struggles and triumphs of Israel's Sweet Singer. Unfairly maligned and deceitfully vilified by wicked people seeking to heap shame upon the monarch; King David wears his heart on his sleeve and bares his soul-struggles. “May shame rebound upon them” he intones – I will remain upbeat focused and positive. Acknowledging past mistakes, he yearns for the return of prayerful communion and Torah camaraderie. Both insightful and inspirational, it's filled with lessons we can all apply and appreciate! (Psalm 119, verses 78-79)
| Topics: | Yud, Psalms |
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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