King David rejoiced in “G-d’s word,” the meaning of which incorporates three possibilities: guarantee, wisdom or covenant. A range of commentary is employed to better understand what these ideals represent, and why this particular verse was selected to help us prepare for the...
Category - Breathtaking Preparations: Stopping the Satan Before the Shofar Sounds!
Per mystical tradition, it is customary to recite seven special verses of King David’s Psalms responsively just before the shofar is blown. The first expresses prayerful hope, reflective of the Shofar’s message. In acrostic fashion, the following six verses (all lifted from Psalm 119) form the Hebrew words “Kra Satan” literally translated as “Tear up Satan.” The satanic spirit we seek to destroy is said to refer to Israel’s heavenly accuser or adversary, yet it can also indicate the lifting of that which might impede or hinder our spiritual progress and the sweet judgment we now seek.
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Guaranteeing Goodness
In the pre-shofar acrostic arrangement, verse 122nd of Psalm 119, which begins with the letter Ayin, completes the word Kra. Here, calling himself G...
Breathtaking Preparations: Stopping the Satan Before the Shofar Sounds!, Chabad.org Videos
The Truth Dawns
The universal custom is to recite the 160th verse of Psalm 119 as we continue our preparation for the Shofar blowing corresponding to the letter...
Breathtaking Preparations: Stopping the Satan Before the Shofar Sounds!, Chabad.org Videos
“Hear my Voice”
In the Chabad tradition, the verse selected to represent the letter “Kuf” differs from the common custom. This class carefully analyses the meaning...