EPISODE · Dec 26, 2024 · 32 MIN
Chanuka | "Mizmor Shir Chanukat haBayit...leDavid?"
from KMTT - the Torah Podcast · host Analysis of Psalm 30 and Its Association with Hanukkah
"Mizmor Shir Chanukat haBayit...leDavid?" An analysis of Psalm 30 and its association with Chanuka, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is there a psalm titled "Mizmor Shir Hanukkat haBayit leDavid" - if David never saw the Mikdash built? A custom is recorded in Maskhet Soferim (c. 9th century) to recite Psalm 30 on Hanukkah. We study the psalm, exploring the meaning of the words, structure of the psalm and its powerful message - and then present an innovative explantion as to the propriety of its recitation on Hanukkah. Along the way, several methodological strategies for the study of Tehillim are presented. Source sheet >>
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