Shalom,Psalm 31:10 Be gracious to me, Adonai, for I am in distress. My eyes waste away with grief, my soul and my body as well.He’s described as a man after God’s own heart, as the priest and prophet,...  Read More

Shalom,PsalmsPsalm 31:9(8) – Part 9Psalm 31:9 You did not hand me over to the enemy. You set my feet in a wide-open place.Well then, in whose hands are ya?  If we’re not “handed over” to the enemy, th...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 31:8 I will be glad and rejoice in Your lovingkindness, for You saw my affliction. You knew the troubles of my soul.Yesterday, we studied God’s “Chesed” (grace) response to us, which crea...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 31:8 I will be glad and rejoice in Your lovingkindness, for You saw my affliction. You knew the troubles of my soul.“Gilah V’Simcha,” meaning “rejoice and be glad,” written in the first p...  Read More

Shalom,Rabbi’s note:  For Part 1 - Taking Our Thoughts Captive, by Jerry Miller, please see the RR for Sunday, May 4, 2025.  Jerry has taken a short break from writing every other Sunday.  We are so g...  Read More

Shalom,We’re nearing the end of our survey of the use of chen and charis in the Tanak and Septuagint. We’ve been looking at when the Hebrew, chen, and its Greek equivalent found in the Septuagint, cha...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Friday, June 13, 2025 (Early) Shabbat Shalom,PsalmsPsalm 31:7(6) – Part 6Psalm 31:7 I detest those who continue to watch worthless idols, but I trust in Adonai.What’s that word, ...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Thursday June 12, 2025 Shalom {{firstName}}, PsalmsPsalm 31:6(5) – Part 5Psalm 31:6 Into Your hand I commit my spirit. You have redeemed me, Adonai, God of truth.Rabbi Trail: Ano...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Shalom,PsalmsPsalm 31:5(4) – Part 4Psalm 31:5 Free me from the net they hid for me, for You are my refuge.Rabbi Trail: I met Rabbi Joseph (see yesterday’...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Shalom {{firstName}},PsalmsPsalm 31:4(3) – Part 3Psalm 31:4 Since You are my rock and my fortress, You lead me and guide me for Your Name’s sake.Rabbi Trai...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Monday, June 9, 2025 Shalom {{firstName}},PsalmsPsalm 31:3(2) – Part 2Psalm 31:3 Turn Your ear to me, rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a stronghold for my deliveran...  Read More

Rabbi’s Reflections - Sunday, June 8, 2025Shavuah Tov {{firstName}},PsalmsPsalm 31:1,2(1) – Part 1Psalm 31:1 For the music director, a psalm of David. 2 In You, Adonai, have I taken refuge: Let me nev...  Read More