Read Psalms ×Ŗ×××× in fully pointed Hebrew. Includes prayers before and after. The Tehillim (Psalms) app provides the full Hebrew text, with vowels and cantillation marks, of all 150 Psalms in the Hebrew Bible. It also includes the traditional Hebrew prayers recited before and after reading Psalms. The prayer said after reading Psalms offers an [...]
Rabbi Ari Sytner delivers an entertaining and informative presentation named Ā ”Judaism In The 21st Century: How The iPhone Is Changing The Way We Observe The Torah“. Rabbi Ari Sytner is the spiritual leader of Ā Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue in Charleston, Ā South Carolina. Ā He “was born in Brooklyn and raised in upstate Monsey, New York, [...]
This modern day siddur includes prayers for the four types of traditions; Ashkenaz, Sefarad, Nusach Ari and Edut Hamizrach. It contains Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv and Birkat Hamazon. It is very convenient and easy to use, since it has all the prayers outlined for easy reach. We invested many hours working to make this valuable product [...]
“The righteous person will rejoice in HaShem and will take refuge in Him; and all the upright of heart will be proud.” The attainment of faith in HaShem, provides us with multiple benefits. Firstly, faith in HaShem fulfills a Torah precept, i.e., “Take refuge in HaShem.” In addition, it brings us tranquility and awakens true [...]
“I have set HaShem before me always; for surely He is at my right hand – I will not be moved. Therefore my heart rejoiced and my soul exalted; even my body will dwell in safety.” King David revealed a great secret concerning the attainment of happiness and security. Even more, his happiness was not [...]
Trust in HaShem and keep His way, and He will elevate you to inherit the earth; you will see the wicked are cut off. King David reveals a sure formula for success, i.e., “Trust in HaShem and keep His way.” Following these instructions will beget fruitful results. The challenge is to hold fast to these [...]
Psalm 119 is the longestĀ psalm as well as the longest chapter in theĀ Tanach. It is referred to inĀ Hebrew by its opening words, “Ashrei temimei derech” (“happy are those whose way is perfect”). A number of commentators have observed that almost all of the 176 verses in this Psalm contain at least one of the following [...]
“In You, HaShem, I have taken refuge, let me never be ashamed; in Your righteousness let me escape. Incline Your ear to my prayer, quickly rescue me, be to me a rock of strength, a fortress of defense to deliver me. For You are my rock and my fortress, and for the sake of Your [...]
TheĀ Tanakh is a name used inĀ Judaism for theĀ canon of theĀ Hebrew Bible. The Tanakh is also known as theĀ Masoretic Text or theĀ Miqra. The name is anĀ acronym formed from the initialĀ Hebrew letters of the Masoretic Text’s three traditional subdivisions: TheĀ Torah (“Teaching”, also known as the Five Books of Moses), Ā Nevi’imĀ (“Prophets”) and Ā Ketuvim (“Writings”) ā henceĀ TaNaKh. This app [...]
“HaShem, our G-d, how mighty is Your Name over all the earth; You place Your glory upon the heavens.” The royal ministers were traveling to the palace with the glorious crown that was commissioned for the coronation of the new king. The elegant crown sparkled with gold and diamonds. As they approached the city gates, [...]
“Love HaShem, all his devoted ones; HaShem protects the faithful. Strengthen your faith and He will encourage you, all who trust in HaShem.” When HaShem miraculously saved King David from the clutches of his enemy, he sang a song of thanks to HaShem. He concluded his praise with a call to the devoted servants of [...]
Towards the end of his life, Moshe Rabenu informed Klal Yisrael of his impending death (Devarim 31:2): Moshe said to them, “I am a hundred and twenty years old today…” Meaning: “Today my days and years are filled on this day; on this day I was born and I this day I shall die, i.e., [...]
“HaShem watches over those who revere Him, those who hope for His kindness. For in Him our heart will rejoice, for we have placed our trust in His holy Name.Ā May Your Kindness HaShem be upon us, as we have hoped for You.” Reverence of HaShem begets awareness of HaShem. In turn, the awareness of [...]
HaShem created the entire universe with the attribute of kindness – as King David declared: “The world was created in kindness” (Tehillim 89). In turn, all functions of the entire creation – for instance, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the light and warmth of the sun, etc. – are founded upon and [...]
“HaShem is with me, I have no fear; what can man do to me?” When things don’t go the way we want, we can react in one of two ways. Human nature responds with frustration. Whereas, a person of faith trusts in HaShem, that the situation will ultimately be good. For instance, when Joseph’s brother’s [...]
