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Hinei Inyan Medaleg Al He’harim – Lekutei Tora – Shir Ha’shirim 42B

Hinei Inyan Medaleig Al He’harim – Lekutei Torah – Shir Ha’shirm 42B

Length: 50 minutesSynopsis: This morning (11/17/23), in our surprise Q&A, we took up six questions: (1) How should one go about learning Shir ha'Shirim? (2) Why didn't Yitzchak realize what was going on with his sons? (3) What is the best way to teach YBT's derech ha'limud, and to get people interested in ideas? (4) What is your view on the photo circulating around about the IDF soldier using a knife as a yod for Krias ha'Torah? (5) Is there always a "right" way to use your time? If so, how does one determine this? If not, what is an alternative model? (6) Unrecorded questions, for which I recorded one full source and one partially explained source.Rabbi Yaakov Trachtman's shiur on Shir ha'ShirimRabbi Yaakov Trachtman's follow-up series on Shir ha'Shirim Rabbi Joshua Maroof's shiurim on Shir ha'Shirim-----מקורות:רמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות יסודי התורה ז:אמשלי ל:לגרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות דעות ז:ד-----The Torah content for the remainder of this week has been sponsored by those who make recurring contributions via Patreon and Chase. You are the bedrock of support for everything I teach. If you're interested in becoming a Patron, go to www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, become a paid subscriber to my substack at rabbischneeweiss.substack.com and you'll gain access to exclusive Torah content. Thank you ALL my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

It is customary after a Torah learning session to recite "Rabbi Hananya Ben Akashya Omer…" followed by Kaddish Al Yisrael. This Kaddish recitation is especially significant, and in fact the Gemara comments that "the entire world stands" on the Kaddish recited after learning Aggadah. Our community also follows the custom of the Arizal (Rav Yishak Luria of Safed, 1534-1572) to recite half-Kaddish just before beginning Arbit. We recite the three Pesukim of "Hashem Seva-ot Imanu Misgab Lanu Elokeh Yaakob Selah," "Hashem Seva-ot Ashreh Adam Bote'ah Bach," "Hashem Hoshi'a Ha'melech Ya'anenu Be'yom Kor'enu," followed by half-Kaddish, after which we proceed to "Ve'hu Rahum" and "Barechu." Although many Ashkenazic communities do not follow this custom, our practice follows the teachings of the Arizal that the recitation of these verses and the half-Kaddish is part of the Tikkun (spiritual "rectification") that we seek to achieve through the Arbit service.The question arises as to the proper procedure to follow if a Torah learning session concludes immediately before Arbit. In many synagogues, a Shiur is delivered right before Arbit, and the question is whether the Kaddish Al Yisrael recited after the class can serve also as the introductory Kaddish before Arbit, or if two separate Kaddishim should be recited.The Kaf Ha'haim (Rav Yaakob Haim Sofer, Baghdad-Israel, 1870-1939), while not addressing this question, notes (260:227) that the custom in Yeshivat Bet-El in Jerusalem was to read Shir Ha'shirim, followed by Kaddish, immediately before Arbit on Friday night, and they would begin Arbit with a second Kaddish. This would appear to provide a precedent for requiring two separate Kaddishim, rather than have a single Kaddish recitation serve two different purposes. Just as the Kaf Ha'haim requires separate Kaddishim for Shir Ha'shirim and for Arbit, seemingly, a congregation that completes a Shiur before Arbit should likewise recite one Kaddish for the learning and a second Kaddish to introduce Arbit.On the other hand, one could argue that on Friday night the Kaddishim serve special purposes related to the "Neshama Yetera" ("additional soul") that we receive through the Friday night service. If so, then we cannot necessarily draw any conclusions from the Kaf Ha'haim's comments with regard to the situation of a Torah class which concludes right before Arbit.Rav Rahamim Shayo (contemporary) discusses this issue in his Mehkereh Eretz, and he contends that each Kaddish serves a separate function, and thus two Kaddishim should be recited. He notes that this is, in fact, the custom in the Yeshiva where he studies, Yeshivat Nahar Shalom – to recite Kaddish Al Yisrael after the Shiur, followed by the three Pesukim of "Hashem Seva-ot" and half-Kaddish to begin Arbit. Rav Shayo relates that when this question was posed to Hacham Bension Abba Shaul (Israel, 1923-1998), he replied that a single Kaddish may be used for both purposes, but Rav Shayo understood this response to mean that a congregation may recite just one Kaddish, but can also recite two if it so chooses. Furthermore, Hacham Bension recommended bringing this question to Rav Mordechai Sharabi, Rosh Yeshiva of Nahar Shalom, where, as mentioned, two separate Kaddishim are recited.It turns out, then, that both options are perfectly acceptable, and a congregation can choose either to recite a single Kaddish or two separate Kaddishim in this case. It must be emphasized, however, that if they choose to recite just one Kaddish, they must still recite the three Pesukim of "Hashem Seva-ot Imanu…" and should not proceed directly to "Ve'hu Rahum" after Kaddish Al Yisrael.Summary: If a Torah class ends right before Arbit, and Kaddish Al Yisrael is recited (as is the custom), the congregation can choose either to recite an additional half-Kaddish before "Ve'hu Rahum" at the beginning of Arbit, or to skip that Kaddish, in light of the fact that Kaddish Al Yisrael had just been recited. Even in the latter case, however, they must ensure to recite "Hashem Seva-ot Imanu…"

This evening (5/19/21) in our Tehilim/Tefilah shiur, we began learning the third Shir ha'Maalos. Usually I have a chance to prepare these Tehilim shiurim in advance, but because we finished 121 so quickly, I haven't yet had time to prepare this with my chavrusa, which meant that it was new to all of us. We made some nice progress and developed a few approaches on our own. We started learning the Meiri but only got a couple of pesukim in. Next week (בג"ה) we'll finish the Meiri and refine our theories.  ----------מקורות:תהלים קכבתרגום כתוביםמאירירמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר שופטים, הלכות ממרים א:א----------The Torah content from now through Lag ba'Omer has been sponsored by Adam and Estee Goldberg in honor of Savta Shoshana Sham'eh bat Menachem. May her memory be a blessing.----------If you missed the crash-course on "How to Learn Tehilim," here are links to the YouTube video, the podcast episode, and the written version. You might also be interested in How TO and How NOT to Apply Tehilim to Your Life and How to Say Tehilim for the Sick Without Violating Halacha.----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I can be reached at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.----------Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissBlog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comGuide to the Torah Content of Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2021/04/links-to-torah-content-of-rabbi-matt.htmlAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

This evening (5/17/21) in our Tehilim/Tefilah shiur, we started AND finished learning the 2nd of the Shir ha'Maalos (or, if you ask Rashi, the 1st of the Shir ha'Maalos). We were perplexed at first, but we eventually came up with a sound theory. Not only that, but we figured out how to apply the insights to ourselves - as Jews in exiles, and as those who daven to Hashem. ----------מקורות:תהלים קכארש"י - תהלים קכא:ארשב"ם - תהלים קכא:אמאירירד"קספורנוMark Twain, "An Essay Concerning the Jews" (excerpt) https://ohr.edu/ask_db/ask_main.php/176/Q4/John Adams, "letter to F. A. Van der Kemp [Feb. 16, 1808]" https://www.simpletoremember.com/jewish/blog/john-adams-and-the-jews/----------The Torah content from now through Lag ba'Omer has been sponsored by Adam and Estee Goldberg in honor of Savta Shoshana Sham'eh bat Menachem. May her memory be a blessing.----------If you missed the crash-course on "How to Learn Tehilim," here are links to the YouTube video, the podcast episode, and the written version. You might also be interested in How TO and How NOT to Apply Tehilim to Your Life and How to Say Tehilim for the Sick Without Violating Halacha.----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I can be reached at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.----------Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissBlog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comGuide to the Torah Content of Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2021/04/links-to-torah-content-of-rabbi-matt.htmlAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y

This evening (5/12/21) in our Tehilim/Tefilah shiur, we continued and concluded our analysis of Tehilim 120, thanks to the Meiri! Not only did we understand the main idea of the perek and how all the pesukim contribute to that idea, but we also emerged with practical insights into how to use THIS tefilah, and how to enhance our OTHER tefilos by using David's strategy here. We concluded with an initial reading of Tehilim 121, which we'll continue next week (בג"ה).----------מקורות:תהלים קכמאיריAlterרד"ק - תהלים קטז----------The Torah content from now through Lag ba'Omer has been sponsored by Adam and Estee Goldberg in honor of Savta Shoshana Sham'eh bat Menachem. May her memory be a blessing.----------If you missed the crash-course on "How to Learn Tehilim," here are links to the YouTube video, the podcast episode, and the written version. You might also be interested in How TO and How NOT to Apply Tehilim to Your Life and How to Say Tehilim for the Sick Without Violating Halacha.----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I can be reached at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.----------Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissBlog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comGuide to the Torah Content of Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2021/04/links-to-torah-content-of-rabbi-matt.htmlAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

This evening (5/10/21) in our Tehilim/Tefilah shiur, we began the first of the 15 Shir ha'Maalos! We immediately noted the differences in style and substance compared to the other perakim we've learned, but that didn't stop us from diving in. We made it through the translation, the Targum, and half the Meiri before we had to stop for the night. Next time we'll finish the Meiri and then try to understand the main idea and purpose of the perek (בג"ה).----------מקורות:תהלים קכתרגום כתוביםמיוחס לרשב"םמאיריAlter----------The Torah content from now through Lag ba'Omer has been sponsored by Adam and Estee Goldberg in honor of Savta Shoshana Sham'eh bat Menachem. May her memory be a blessing.----------If you have questions, comments, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.----------If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail.com. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail.com. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.----------Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissBlog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comGuide to the Torah Content of Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2021/04/links-to-torah-content-of-rabbi-matt.htmlAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

Enjoy this pre-Pesach episode on Shir Ha-Shirim with Dr. (Yosef) Fogel Wruble. Chag Sameach!

According to the custom of Aleppo, the congregation reads the entire book of Shir Ha'shirim collectively as part of the Friday night service. This is in contrast to the custom observed by Moroccan Jews, whereby the book of Shir Ha'shirim is divided among the members of the congregation, and each member reads a chapter in a different tune. According to our custom, the entire congregation together reads all of Shir Ha'shirim in the special melody reserved for this book.Three different customs exist among Syrian Jews regarding the point in the prayer service when Shir Ha'shirim is read. In the Yoab Ben Seruya Synagogue in Aleppo, the first Minyan on Friday night would leave the synagogue after Arbit and go into the nearby Eliyahu Ha'nabi Cave, where, according to tradition, Eliyahu would appear. There they would read Shir Ha'shirim, after which they would read some Mishnayot, sell some synagogue honors, and then recite Kaddish. After they left the cave, the second Minyan would leave the synagogue and enter the cave for the reading of Shir Ha'shirim.Eventually, however, this synagogue was used only for special occasions, and the Friday night prayers were held in a different synagogue, called the Jamaliya Synagogue. There, the custom was to read Shir Ha'shirim before the Kaddish preceding Barechu. Meaning, the congregation would recite Lecha Dodi, Mizmor Shir, Ba'meh Madlikin and Hashem Malach, and then read Shir Ha'shirim before Kaddish.Later, a third custom arose, which was to read Shir Ha'shirim between Minha and Arbit, and this is the custom observed today by most synagogues that follow the customs and traditions of Aleppo. It is important to note, however, that this custom results in the recitation of Lecha Dodi after the onset of Shabbat. The Halacha of "Tosefet Shabbat" requires accepting Shabbat several minutes before sunset, and if Lecha Dodi – through which we accept Shabbat – is recited after sundown, one does not fulfill this obligation. The way to solve this problem is to formally accept Shabbat immediately after the Hazan's repetition of the Amida during Minha. One should declare, "Hareni Mekabel Tosefet Shabbat Kodesh" ("I hereby accept upon myself the additional time of Shabbat") in order to fulfill his obligation. Of course, one must then ensure not to perform any Melacha (activity forbidden on Shabbat), as he has formally begun Shabbat. Those who recite Shir Ha'shirim before Arbit – which, as mentioned, is the prevalent custom among Syrian Jewish communities today – must make a point of accepting Shabbat several minutes before sundown in order to fulfill the obligation of "Tosefet Shabbat."Many communities have the practice during the summer months to read Shir Ha'shirim before Minha on Friday. In the Lawrence Ave. Synagogue in Deal, for example, Minha begins at 7pm, and Shir Ha'shirim is read at 6:45pm. This is done in order for the services to end at a reasonable hour, so people will not be returning home at a late hour for the Shabbat meal.It must be emphasized that the Friday night reading of Shir Ha'shirim is a very important and valuable custom which must be observed. Our Sages tell us that while all books of the Tanach are sacred, the Book of Shir Ha'shirim is "Kodesh Kodashim" – especially sacred. Ashkenazim read Shir Ha'shirim only on Pesah, but our custom is to read it on Pesah and every Friday night. Reading this book brings great bounty, holiness and blessing, and in fact, a certain contemporary Torah Sage recently commented that Sepharadim were spared the persecutions suffered by European Jewry because of their adherence to this custom of reading Shir Ha'shirim every Friday night. It is incumbent upon us to follow this cherished custom, and we will then be worthy of receiving the special sanctity and blessings associated with this precious text.

A listener wrote to ask, “how do you say creative in Hebrew?” Wow, there is so much to cover with the root י.צ.ר that it requires two full episodes! So roll up your sleeves and prepare your notebook and pencil because we're about to get our creative juices going. Listen to the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Yetsira – Creation, piece, work – יצירה Yetsirat omanut – A piece of art, a work of art, a composition – יצירת אמנות “Yetsirot Nivcharot be-tarbut ha-maarav” – Selected pieces of the western culture – יצירות נבחרות בתרבות המערב Yetsira muzukalit – Musical piece – יצירה מוסיקלית Litsor – To create, make, produce – ליצור “Anu mamlitsot lehachin et ha-yetsirot be-livuy ha-horim” – We recommend to prepare the pieces accompanied by your parents – אנו ממליצות להכין את היצירות בליווי ההורים “Tir'eh et ha-yetsira shel ha-bat sheli” – Look at my child's craft – תראה את היצירה של הבת שלי Sadnat yetsira li-yeladim – Art creativity workshop for kids – סדנת יצירה לילדים Yotser, yotseret, yotsrim, yotsrot – Author, maker – יוצר, יוצרת, יוצרים, יוצרות Malchinim – Composers – מלחינים Tsayarot – Painters – ציירות Yotsrei sdarot televizya – TV series makers – יוצרי סדרות טלוויזיה Litsor – To make, to produce – ליצור Yetsirat mofet – Masterpiece – יצירת מופת “Yetsirat mofet mishpachtit” – A family masterpiece – יצירת מופת משפחתית Mechonit mishpachtit – Station wagon – מכונית משפחתית Yetisrat kesher – Contact us – יצירת קשר Tsor kesher – Contact – צור קשר Yetsirati – Creative – יצירתי Creativity – Yetsiratiyoot – יצירתיות Yetsiratiyut ba-hinuch – Creativity in education – יצירתיות בחינוך Ktiva yotseret – Creative Writing – כתיבה יוצרת   Playlist and Clips: Yetsirot Nivcharot Be-sifrut Ha-ma'arav Cecilia Bartoli – Amarilli Mia Bella Mesibat Yetsira  Yetsirat mofet – pirsomet Yetsiratiyoot ba-hinuch Shir Ha'yetsira

Tehilim Perek 131 Hello everybody, today’s NachDaily will discuss Tehilim chapter 131 in the Shir Ha’amalos chapters. This is the second to shortest chapter with only 3 pessukim. The previous perek related that Hashem listens to one who is humble and sincere, who calls out from the depths. Here, Dovid reflects upon his own personality. Always humble, he relied on God with great sincerity, like a child who is solely dependent on his mother. Even in adulthood, he relied on God with the innocence of a child. The chapter ends with Dovid affirming his faith in God’s ability to save us, not only in the present moment, but for all of eternity. The perek begins with the words, שִׁ֥יר הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת לְדָ֫וִ֥ד יְהוָ֤ה ׀ לֹא־גָבַ֣הּ לִ֭בִּי וְלֹא־רָמ֣וּ עֵינַ֑י וְלֹֽא־הִלַּ֓כְתִּי ׀ בִּגְדֹל֖וֹת וּבְנִפְלָא֣וֹת מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ A Song of Ascents, Of David. God, my heart was not proud nor were my eyes haughty; I didn’t aspire to great things or to what is beyond me; Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsch explains that Dovid summed up his soul in 3 short verses. “Lo gava libi, My heart wasn’t haughty.” He had no gayva, haughtiness, or ego, as he always felt awe knowing that he was in God’s Presence. As he didn’t think of himself as particularly great, he didn’t try to attain that which wasn’t his by asserting himself over his nation. “Eem lo shavisi nafshi, I swear that I silenced my soul.” He accepted everything calmly, with complete reliance on Hashem. He relied on God as a nursing child depends on his mother’s milk. He only desired to experience God in his life. The last passuk says, “Yachel Yisrael el Hashem, Let the Jewish nation rely on God.” Dovid had no personal desires; his only concern was for the welfare of the Jewish nation. I would like to add that I love learning about Dovid’s life. We see in this chapter how Dovid corresponded to the midda of Malchus, Kingship, and truly was worthy of being the King of Yisrael. The trait of Malchus, Kingship, can be compared to the moon. The moon has no light of its own, but only reflects the light of the sun. So too the trait of a true Jewish King is only reflecting the light of Hashem. His relationship with Hashem was the same as with Am Yisrael, as it says, “Ein Melech b’lo am, There is no King without a nation.” A king is only as strong as the people behind him. The king’s job, therefore, is not only to reflect the light of God down to the people, but also to embody the all-inclusive light of the Jewish nation as an ambassador to God for the people. As we see in our perek, Dovid truly had no personal agenda. He both reflected Hashem’s light to the nation and represented the nation to Hashem. This is the midda of Malchus, Kingship. May we merit attaining the humility of Dovid Hamelech, seeking only to reflect the light of God in our lives. Thank you for listening, and have a wonderful day

Tehilim Perek 127 Hello everybody, in today’s NachDaily we’re discussing Tehilim chapter 127, a short perek in the Shir Ha’amalos. Dovid had a deep desire to build the Beis Hamikdash, but Nosson Hanavi told him that his son, Shlomo, was destined to do it. Although Dovid didn’t build the Beis Hamikdash, he gives advice in this chapter as to how to go about it. The Radak adds that Dovid foresaw that his son would marry the daughter of Paroh on the same day as the inauguration. The perek was also written as a warning to Shlomo. The chapter relates that although we actually physically build the Beis Hamkdash, without Hashem’s help the entire process would be futile The perek ends by relating the joy of having proper children, who are likened to “arrows in the hands of the warrior.” The youthful parent has the energy and strength to guide his children properly, and they will ultimately give him pleasure and pride in their accomplishments. What is the connection between these two parts of the perek? The first part talks about the building of the Beis Hamikdash while the second talks about raising children. Both the building of the Beis Hamikdash and the building of a family [raising children] take a tremendous amount of effort. Dovid warns us not to attribute our achievements to the amount of energy we put in. Both our success in building the Beis Hamikdash and raising our children are from God. Dovid warned Shlomo not to be haughty for building God’s house, as without His help it could not have been built. I often see, as a social worker, that people take a great deal of pride in their children. They should. But at the same we must recognize that if our children came out “good,” it’s because Hashem wanted it that way! Don’t be judgmental or look down at others. When parents begin to understand that it’s not completely up to them to make everything happen for their children, they can relax somewhat and enjoy them more. Many parents feel a tremendous amount of pressure in raising their kids because they think that everything is in their hands. Dovid tells us that it’s not really up to us how they turn out. It’s up to Hashem. To an extent, we can loosen up and enjoy our children because Hashem’s in the picture. Thank you for listening, and have a wonderful day.

Tehilim Perek 129 Hello everybody, in today’s NachDaily we’ll continue in the Shir Ha’amalos with Tehilim chapter 129. This psalm can be read on both a national level, speaking about Am Yisrael, and on individual level, speaking about our personal pain. As most Meforshim learn that it is referring to Am Yisrael as a whole, we will continue in that vein. The perek relates that God has protected the Jewish people throughout our history. Indeed, the Radak adds that this is a song of thanksgiving for the many times that Hashem has spared us. Not only has He protected us “in our youth,” when we initially became a nation, but continues to do so throughout our long exile. Despite our enemies seeing this, they continue to persecute us. The author asks that they “wither like grass,” and the whole world should recognize the direct connection that God has with the Jewish people. Verse 4 says: יְהוָ֥ה צַדִּ֑יק קִ֝צֵּ֗ץ עֲב֣וֹת רְשָׁעִֽים׃ God is righteous. He cuts the cords of the wicked. This is still seen in our times. Our enemies are aware that God protects us, yet they continue to try to harm us. Thousands of missiles have been shot into Eretz Yisrael, but Hashem in His kindness sees to it that they either get shot down, or land in places that generally don’t harm anyone. This is considered statistically impossible, an open miracle, and shows the direct hand of God. The Ramad Walli adds that just as Hashem saved us in the times of Mitzrayim, Egypt, so too He’ll save us now. Hashem will cut the cords of the nations of the world who hold back the Jewish nation from fulfilling its destiny. The Alshich Hakodesh says that this means that Hashem will cut down the cords of the Reshaim, wicked, and answers that this refers to the “Sarim shel M’aalah, Heavenly Generals.” Hashem is going to cut the rope from all the impeding spiritual negative forces that attach themselves to Am Yisrael in an attempt to take us down. This will cause us to experience real spiritual freedom, to be able to express our true deeper, Godly nature. Nothing will hold our nation back anymore because the cords of the negative forces will be sundered, setting us free. Nat we merit seeing that God’s hand is constantly protecting us on a daily basis. Stay tuned for perek 130. There will only be 20 more chapters until we finish Sefer Tehilim!

So you're shopping around for a short-sleeved shirt, and stop for an espresso. Or the boss says don't take shortcuts, but a friend's constant adventures stresses you out so much it practically shortens your life! For a lesson in all things 'katsar', short in Hebrew, listen to this episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Katsar – Short – קצר Espresso katsar – Short espresso – אספרסו קצר Michnasayim ktsarim – Short pants – מכנסיים קצרים Ahava ktsara – Short love (story) – אהבה קצרה Seret katsar – Short film – סרטים קצרים Katsar, aval – But let's do it quickly – קצר אבל Yesh lach zman le-kafe? Ken, katsar aval – Do you (f.) have time for coffee? Yes, but for a quick one – יש לך זמן לקפה? כן, קצר אבל Katsarchik – Diminutive of katsar – קצרצ'יק Sirton katsarchik – Teeny weeny clip – סרטון קצרצ'יק Lekatser – To shorten – לקצר Lekatser drachim – To shorten ways – לקצר דרכים Mekatseret hatsa'it – She is shortening a skirt – מקצרת חצאית Lekatser hatsa'it / michnasayim – To shorten a skirt / pants – לקצר חצאית / מכנסיים Eich lekatser be-hetzi et zman bishul ha-pasta – How to cut in half the pasta cooking time – איך לקצר בחצי את זמן בישול הפסטה Ata mekatser li et ha-hayim – You shorten my life – אתה מקצר לי את החיים Tekatser / tekatsri / tekatsru – Make it shorter – תקצר / תקצרי / תקצרו Ha'im sichatacha nehutsa? – Is your call necessary? – האם שיחתך נחוצה? Bo/Bo'i nekatser – Let's cut it short – בוא/י נקצר Kitsur – Abbreviation, Shortening – קיצור Be-kitsur – In short, in a nutshell, to cut a long story short – בקיצור More versions: Ha-kitsur, ha-kitser, kitser, hakits, ha-kitskits – הקיצור, הקיצר, קיצר, הקיץ, הקיצקיץ Hakitskits, ba-sof hi lo ba'a – In short, she didn't make it at the end – הקיצקיץ, בסוף היא לא באה Kitsurim – Abbreviations – קיצורים Ha-hayalim medabrim be-kitsurim – The soldiers speak in abbreviations – החיילים מדברים בקיצורים Kitsur derech – Shortcut – קיצור דרך Ein etsli kitsurey derech – I don't do shortcuts – אין אצלי קיצורי דרך Mekutsar – Shortened, abbreviated – מקוצר Hitkatser li ha-hofesh – My holiday was cut short – התקצר לי החופש Ketser hashmali – Short circuit – קצר חשמלי "Ketser" – Misunderstanding, lack of communication – קצר Ptil katsar – Short fuse – פתיל קצר Yesh lo ptil katsar – He's got a short fuse – יש לו פתיל קצר Katsranut – Stenography, shorthand – קצרנות Music: Hava Alberstein – Espresso Katsar (lyrics) Arik Einstein – Yachol Lihyot She-ze Nigmar (lyrics) Meir Banai – Ahava Ktsara (lyrics) Shlomo Artzi – Be-matos Silon (lyrics) Ha-tarnegolim – Shir Ha-shchuna (lyrics) Pasta tip Arik Einstein – Shavir (lyrics) Ariel Schlichter, Sahar Amar, Uri For – Ke'ilu Ein Mahar Metropolin – Ptil Katsar   Want to see more Hebrew gems? Like Streetwise Hebrew on Facebook and Instagram. Want Guy to talk about a pressing Hebrew issue? Find him at StreetWiseHebrew.com or follow him on Twitter.

So you're in Israel. You're chatting away with someone, and then they stop you mid-sentence. Surprise, surprise. How do you tell someone to "wait a minute" or "hold on a second?" Today host Guy Sharett talks about one of the most popular words in Hebrew, rega, moment, but also "just a moment". Words and expressions discussed: Rega, rega’im – Moment/s – רגע, רגעים Rega, nahag – Just a sec., driver – רגע, נהג Efshar rega she'ela? – May I just ask one question? – אפשר רגע שאלה? Rak shniya/daka – Just a second/minute – רק שנייה/דקה Haké , haki, haku – Wait (imperative, m., f., pl.) – חכה, חכי, חכו Haké shniya/rega –  Wait a bit– חכה שנייה/רגע Haké-haké/haki-haki – Just you wait – חכה-חכה/חכי-חכי Tsohek mi she-tsohek aharon – He who laughs last, laughs the best – צוחק מי שצוחק אחרון Ten/tni li daka/shniya – Give me a minute – תן/תני לי דקה/שנייה Ten li daka/rega lir'ot – Give me a moment to see – תן לי דקה/רגע לראות Rak daka/shniya/rega – Just a moment – רק דקה/שנייה/רגע Od rega/shniya/daka – One sec. – עוד רגע/שנייה/דקה Od rega, ha-shakshuka ba-derekh – Just a sec., the shakshuka is on the way – עוד רגע, השקשוקה בדרך Savlanut – Patience – סבלנות Haké be-savlanut ba-tsad – Wait patiently on the side – חכה בסבלנות בצד Music: Ha-tarnegolim – Shir Ha-shchuna (lyrics) Corinne Alal & Inbal Perelmutter – Kshe-ze Amok (lyrics) Mati Caspi – Afilu Daka (lyrics) Trem da Onze – Gal Costa My Fair Lady – Just you wait Hava Alberstein & Arik Sinai – Shuv (lyrics) Hava Alberstein – Ha-layla hu shirim (lyrics) Shlomo Artzi – La’azazel Eich Lo Yadati (lyrics)   The Hebrew Verb Tables app is available to everyone on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon.

This week we're celebrating 1 million downloads - can you believe it? Let's celebrate together! In Hebrew of course, and talk about the root 'hagag,' חגג, and how we use it. By the way, the cake tasted amazing.     Words and expressions discussed: Anachnu hogegim – We are celebrating – אנחנו חוגגים Lahgog mashehu – To celebrate something – לחגוג משהו Hogegim yomuledet le-mishehu – Celebrating birthday for someone – חוגגים יומולדת למישהו Hagiga – Celebration, party – חגיגה Hagagnu ad or ha-boker – We celebrated until dawn – חגגנו עד אור הבוקר Hagiga Ba-snooker – Party at the snooker – חגיגה בסנוקר Hag – Holiday – חג Hag sameach – Happy holiday – חג שמח Hajj (Arabic) – حج – חג' Nira li mishu hogeg li al ha-kartis – I think that someone is "feasting" on my credit card – נראה לי מישהו חוגג לי על הכרטיס Ani hoshev she-mishehu hogeg li al ha-pelefon – I think that someone is "feasting" on my phone – אני חושב שמישהו חוגג לי על הפלאפון Bon’a, ata hogeg/at hogeget/atem hogegim – Dude, you live the life – בוא'נה, אתה חוגג/את חוגגת/אתם חוגגים Hagiga la-einayim – Site for sore eyes – חגיגה לעיניים Music: Sarit Hadad – Hagiga (lyrics) Hagiga Ba-snooker (cult movie) – חגיגה בסנוקר Explaining the Hajj – CNN Daniel Ben Haim – Hagiga La-einayim (lyrics) Ha-lahaka – Shir Ha-lahaka (lyrics) Nurit Galron – Hagiga Ba-tsameret (lyrics)   The Hebrew Verb Tables app is available to everyone on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon.  

Our souls purify themselves and refine the world through the Mitzvos and prayers of our daily lives, each of which connects to and draws down different types and qualities of divine revelation. Source: Shinayich K’Eder Ha’Racheilim She’Alu Min Ha’Rachtza. (Shir Ha’Shirim 6:6) The post Vayeitzei – A Flock of Pristine White Sheep appeared first on Maayon Yisroel.