Continuing with a look at Tehillim chapter 27 The Malbim, consistent with his approach that there are no synonyms in Tanach and that each word has its own meaning and nuance, discusses the difference between יראה and פחד, which are generally translated into English as ‘fear’ and ‘dread’. He explains  that  יראה  is fear of  … More 2nd Elul 5775

1st Elul 5775 Today we started saying Tehillim Chapter 27 לדוד ה’ אורי, and whilst the words will become increasingly familiar, we often don’t have time to think about their meaning, so I would like to start with this. לְדָוִד ה’ אוֹרִי וְיִשְׁעִי מִמִּי אִירָא ה’ מָעוֹז חַיַּי מִמִּי אֶפְחָד: Of David, Hashem is my … More 1st Elul 5775 – time to get going