It was with great anticipation that I read Rabbi Hayyim Angel’s latest commentary, “Psalms: A Companion Volume” (Kodesh Press, 2022). Like so many of his other books on biblical text, Rabbi Angel’s ...

When reading the Psalms, you understand that He is omnipresent and wants you to draw near to Him. Psalms are forever relatable, which is why they are the most frequently read book in the Bible. Jesus ...

Psalms reminds me that I will never be one of those people who can effortlessly quote Bible verses. There is just too much to remember. I wish I could, but it’s never going to happen. But I did enjoy ...

I know no better way to say it or write it. Life has those kinds of moments—the kind where human language experiences the poverty of speech, unable to adequately describe personal or communal pain.

A surprising psalm changed my view on God’s presence during seasons of trial. In this Close Reading series, biblical scholars reflect on a passage in their area of expertise that has been formational ...

The Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Brigadier General Eyal Krim read Psalm 83 on Thursday over the caskets of the four deceased hostages in the territory of the Gaza Strip. Psalm 83 is considered an national ...

In an unprecedented radio event, a chapter of Tehillim (Psalms) was read aloud during prime-time on IDF Army Radio, on behalf of the war effort. The broadcasters were Kobi Arieli and Avri Gilad, who ...

The lectionary psalms have no sense of rhythm and the translation is chaotic and inconsistent. The new lectionary has now been in force since the beginning of Advent last year. I say “in force” rather ...