The interim draft of Mizmor 102 was updated today (Thursday, Oct 29). The draft now covers all 29 pesukim and includes a review of its structure under "Exploring the Mizmor." A PDF version has also been provided for printing. However, work on the mizmor is...

A new proverb was posted today (Tuesday, October 27). Whereas most other proverbs deal with middos and character development, this proverb addresses the relationship between man and the Creator. Thus, there is a direct link between Mishlei 15-29 and...

A new proverb was posted today (Thursday, October 22). This proverb contrasts the way people respond to questions. The tzadik is motivated by humility and so his heart patiently considers what he is about to say. The resha’im, despite their ignorance, are...

The interim draft of a new mizmor was posted today (Wednesday, Oct 21). The mizmor is a cry of anguish reflecting the exiled Jewish nation’s feeling of being depressed by our tragic situation. The cry of anguish is expressed in very personal terms, like that...

Two new proverbs were posted today (Erev Shabbos, October 9). They are Mishlei 15-26 (Deceit) and Mishlei 15-27 (Greed). There are no new postings scheduled for the coming week. However, I expect postings to resume in the  week after that. Thanks for your...

The interim draft of Mizmor 101 has been finalized and the completed mizmor was posted today (Hoshanah Rabbah 5776). The mizmor is a song of rededication by David, for himself and his kingdom.

A new proverb was posted today (Erev Sukkos). This proverb reminds us of the individual care and attention that Hashem exercises on a personal level for each of us (also known as “hashgachah pratis”). This attention to each of His creatures is symbolized by...

A new proverb was posted today (Erev Shabbos Haazinu). This proverb identifies the existence of an upward path of life and suggests that those who choose it are people of intelligence. Keeping on this path is necessary to avoid the downward spiral ending up...

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei Section. This proverb compares the general pleasure of unrestrained talking with the enhanced pleasure of saying something at the right time within the context of what has been said before. NOTE: An ALERT e-mail was sent...

The interim draft of a new mizmor was posted to the Tehillim section today (Erev Shabbos, Parshas Nitzavim 5775). The mizmor is a song of renewed self-dedication in which King David declares his intent of  devoting himself and his rulership toward...

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei section. This proverb compares the extremes of not receiving any advice with receiving plentiful advice. When a person makes plans without consulting anyone, his plans may very well be frustrated because of some...

The interim draft of  Mizmor 099 was finalized today (Thursday September 3). The PDF version is now available for printing.   The mizmor consists of three parts, all of which are united by a common theme of Hashem’s holiness as King of the World,...

A new segment was posted to the Mishlei section today (Wednesday September 2). This proverb, which is entitled "Self-Control", also deals with a number of related concepts, including foolishness, discernment, fair-mindedness, and deficiency of the...

The interim draft of  Mizmor 099 was updated today (Thursday August 27). The first two of the three parts have now been completed. 

A new segment was posted to the Mishlei section today (Tuesday August 25). This is the second proverb to deal with the distinctive roles of the father and mother in raising a son. 

The interim draft of a new mizmor was posted to the Tehillim section today (Thursday August 20). The mizmor  contemplates the infinite variety of ways in which Hashem allows Himself to be perceived by mankind. That perception extends from the lowly image of an...

A new segment was posted to the Mishlei section today (Tuesday August 18). This is the fourth proverb to drive home the importance of resoluteness and focused thinking in contrast to laziness. The four proverbs are summarized in the article.

The finalized edition of Mizmor 098 has been posted to the Tehillim section as of today (Friday, August 14).  This means the PDF version is now available for printing.

A new segment was posted to the Mishlei section today (Tuesday August 11). This is the fourth proverb to drive home the importance of forbearance in the face of provocation. The four proverbs are summarized in the article

The interim edition of a new mizmor has been posted to the Tehillim section.  The mizmor celebrates the wonders that will have been performed in the course of the great yeshuah of the Jewish people and the world at the time of the forthcoming Geulah...