How can I effectively break down the recitation of Tehillim (Psalms) over the course of a month?
1st of the Month Tehillim 1 – 9 2nd of the Month Tehillim 10 – 17 3rd of the Month Tehillim 18 – 22 4th of the Month Tehillim 23 … Read more
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Do Tehillim follow a specific schedule corresponding to the days of the week?
Yes. There is a way the chapters can be divided evenly so that the entire sefer can be said over the course of a week. The order is as follows: … Read more
What is the reason for saying the Yehi Ratzon for Tehillim?
The Yehi Ratzon before Tehillim is said as a personal prayer and request that the Psalms about to be recited be accepted and considered as if King David were saying … Read more
Who wrote Tehillim (Psalms)?
Although Tehillim is largely attributed to King David, many of the Tehillim were said by others, far before King David. Some Tehillim has been said by Adam, Avraham, Yaakov, Yosef, … Read more
Is Tehillim written in chronological order?
No. The order of Tehillim is an enigma and eludes any thematic or chronological order. King David’s death is mentioned at the end of Book Two. Many lines from later … Read more
Why is Tehillim split into five sections?
Chazal tells us that the 5 sections of Tehillim correspond to the five books of Moses: Bereshis (Genesis), Shemos (Exodus), Vayikra (Leviticus), Bamidbar (Numbers), and Devarim (Deuteronomy). Source: Midrash Shocher … Read more
What is the theme of Tehillim?
The overall theme of Tehillim is ‘Praising Hashem’. However, many chapters address King David’s personal struggle or concern for Klal Yisroel. We include the chapters related to praise in our … Read more
Why was Tehillim written?
Tehillim was originally composed with the intent of being sung in the Bais Hamikdash, or the Holy Temple, though it is noteworthy that King David made a specific request for … Read more
What does Tehillim mean?
Tehillim derives its name from the Hebrew word ‘Tehillah,’ which translates to ‘praise.’ Within this text, each individual chapter is referred to as a ‘Tehillah.’ When discussing multiple chapters collectively, … Read more
What is Tehillim (Psalms)?
Tehillim (תהילים) is the Hebrew name for the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of 150 religious poems and hymns that are an important part of Jewish scripture.