Then he opened
Then he opened the hoards of hidden treasures which he and kings of old had stored away. He brought out precious vessels and gold Darics and presented them to his chieftains, to each according to his rank. He enticed them with words, with a show of kindness, and appealed to them thus: “It is the royal custom that all the people yield their plunder…
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This liturgical poem (piyyut) for Shavuot contrasts the glory of the Sinai revelation with the bitter reality of Jewish life in exile.
I call out upon Your name
I call upon Your name; I awake to hold on to You. With the wee-hour vigil I arrive early, I wake the dawn.I approach the ark to speak choice words.I formulate my thoughts precisely, moving the doors…
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And so, let me mention the deeds of the living God, and the dying man.The lofty king. He sits in His hidden place of enthronement. From there He looks out upon all people and their thoughts, He…
Flowers appeared at the time
[Song of Songs 7:13–8:14; each line ends with a successive verse from Psalm 136]Let us get up early—all to worship our God, our rock, together, O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good…
Awesome rains of salvation
Awesome rains of salvation send down upon my people,As the walnut tree blossoms for my beloved ones.On the New Year of the Trees Awaken the strength of my faithful ones,For Adonai is sun and shield.Bl…
Man, know the irrevocable judgment
Man, know the irrevocable judgment.Remember the day when He who dwells in heavenwill take account of the progeny of heaven and earth (Genesis 2:4).When their basic deeds come before Him,the reckoning…