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News Item 142. Mizmor 095 (The Return of Joy)

An interim edition of Mizmor 095 has been posted to the Tehillim section. Like the previous mizmorim, this mizmor is addressed to a generation in Galus, such as our own. However, the mizmor diverts us from the sad thoughts of suffering in exile by...

News Item 141. Mishlei 15-04 (Empathy)

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei section as of today (Wednesday, May 20). This proverb compares the healing tongue to a tree of life. The power of speech can help the listener find new meaning in his life. The decisions the listener makes...

News Item 140. The Return of Justice (094)

The interim edition of Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice) was finalized today (Thursday, May 14) with the addition of Parts 5 and 6. The introductory overview of the mizmor and the listing of sources have also been finalized.

News Item 139. Mishlei 15-03 (Transparency)

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei section as of today (Wednesday, May 13). This proverb draws our attention to the total and unlimited knowledge possessed by our Creator. That knowledge may be compared to eyes in every physical place, eyes...

News Item 138. Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice)

The interim edition of Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice) was revised today (Thursday,May 7) with the addition of Part 4, covering consolation of the victims of oppression. The singer assures the Jewish people that Hashem will not abandon them for He has no...

News Item 137. Mishlei 15-02 (Eloquence)

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei section as of today (Wednesday, May 6).This proverb compares the carefully focused talk of wise men to the uncontrolled flow of confusing thoughts expressed by fools. The tongue of the wise as an instrument of speech is...

News Item 136. Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice)

The interim edition of Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice) was revised today (Thursday, April 30) with the addition of Parts 2 and 3, covering the denunciation of the resha'im and the logical case against the foolishness of their thinking.

News Item 135. Mishlei 15-01 (Forbearance II)

A new proverb has been posted to the Mishlei section as of today (Wednesday, April 29). This proverb observes how a gentle answer calms anger in comparison with a provocative remark that stokes the fire of continued strife.  The subject of the proverb is...

News Item 134. Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice)

The interim edition of Mizmor 094 has been updated to include Exploring the Mizmor Section with its condensed translations of all  pesukim. In addition, the first four pesukim, representing Part 1 have been expanded with new insights from the meforshim....

News Item 133. Mishlei 14-35 (Competence)

This new proverb in the Mishlei section uses the analogy of a king to illustrate the idea of competence. The king symbolizes anyone in a leadership role who looks to others to provide services that will achieve worthwhile goals. In our society the king might...

News Item 132. Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice)

The interim edition of Mizmor 094 has been updated to include all of the remaining pesukim. In addition, the mizmor has  been subdivided into six major parts, reflecting the themes of imposing justice upon the wicked and comforting the victims of their...

News Item 131. Mishlei 14-34 (Justice)

A new segment has  been posted to the Mishlei section today (Monday, April 13). This proverb compares dutiful justice with mercy when practiced by a nation or state. Justice, implying equality before the law, elevates the nation and provides the conditions...

News Item 130. Mizmor 094 (The Return of Justice)

A interim edition of Mizmor 094 has been posted to the Tehillim section. Just as the fourth day of the week turns its direction towards the peace of Shabbos, the singer calls upon Hashem to turn the tide of history and bring an end to the freedom that has been granted...

News Item 129. Mishlei 14-33 (Thoroughness)

A new segment has been posted to the Mishlei section today (Wednesday, April 1). This segment is entitled "Thoroughness", which seems very fitting for the preparations being made all over the world for the upcoming yomtov of Pesach.

News Item 128. Mishlei 14-32 (Steadfastness)

A new segment has been posted to the Mishlei section today (Thursday, March 26).A person’s true character is tested when misfortune strikes. If he shows steadfastness and perseveres in his righteous way of life he is worthy. But if he quickly becomes quickly...

News Item 127. Mizmor 093 (Anticipation of Majesty)

A new mizmor was posted to the Tehillim section today (Wednesday, March 25).  This is the fourth in the series of 11 mizmorim that were originally composed by Moshe Rabbeinu and subsequently incorporated into Tehilim by David. It was designed to be sung...

News Item 126. A Day for Thinking

The interim version of Mizmor 092 has been now been finalized. The mizmor has been renamed to focus more specifically on its subject matter. A PDF version of the text is available for printing as of today (Thursday, March 19). The mizmor calls our attention...

News Item 125. Mishlei 14-31 (Interdependence)

A new segment has been posted to the Mishlei section today (Sunday, March 15).  Hashem did not create man to be self-sufficient. In fact, the first woman was created because Hashem determined that man could not live alone. From an economics point of...

News Item 124. Mizmor 092 (Celebration of Shabbos)

The interim version of Mizmor 092 has been updated to include all of the verses that make up the mizmor. In addition the first four verses have been revised. The next step will be to add the "Exploring the Mizmor" section.

News Item 123. Mishlei 14-30 (Envy)

A new segment has been posted to the Mishlei section today (Monday, March 9). This This proverb compares the emotion that gives rise to envy with its opposite, a good heart. The good heart is described as a healing heart since it brings well-being and...