Tehillim 119: Verses of Resh

The heartfelt pleas of a songful Sovereign give us a glimpse of how the Palmist saw himself, and how you can best view life and its challenges! Learning the first verses for the letter Resh, verse 153-154 of Psalm 119.

G-d’s statutes serve as segues into salvation. Discover why it’s so, as we contemplate the complicated relationships between Divine Mercy, Justice and Redemption that can allow you to soar above and beyond your challenges! Learning the verses for the letter Resh, verse 155-156 of Psalm 119.

The universal custom is to recite the 160th verse of Psalm 119 as we continue our preparation for the Shofar blowing corresponding to the letter “Reish.” The Psalmists emphasis on the nature of truth for G-d's opening utterances is perplexing: is not everything emanating from the Creator perfectly true? A fascinating Midrash helps unlock the mystery of the deeper meaning of this prophetic expression, and why this verse is so obviously suited to inhibit adversarial forces and blow open the heavenly doors for the sounds of our prayers and Shofar!