Day 3 - Tehillim: The Ultimate Connectivity

Another delightful essay, this time a concise and carefully crafted summary of probably the most widely used book of Tanach of all times, Tehillim - Psalms.

There are Psalms for all occasions.

Currently, synagogues around the world say two Psalms at the end of Shacharit (the morning prayer) to ask for G-d's help to protect us in Israel from all the enemies we face.

When I lived in Jerusalem, I would always see people on the buses reading the book of Tehillim. Some read the whole book every day! And many know all 150 Psalms by heart! Many others cover them in the course of a month. In the 60 Days book there is a suggested Psalm to read each day.

There are many translations today and I recommend the interlinear one by artscroll to help you learn how to read them in the original hebrew and understand what you are reading. Go to www.artscroll.com and search for tehillim.

Another recommendation is a great commentary on Tehillim, Growth Through Tehillim, by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, noted author of numerous inspiring books. "He presents us with the key to Tehillim's hidden treasures. In his captivating style, he offers analyses of many verses of Tehillim with practical suggestions for how to implement their message to transform our lives. This work is replete with anecdotes illustrating how such sage advice has helped people achieve success. Growth Through Tehillim is an invaluable aid to anyone seeking a happier, more meaningful life. Go to http://www.artscroll.com/Books/gtth.html for some sample pages.