Death Psalms

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  1. Mizmor 16

    The Past, Present, and Future King

    Rabbi Avi Baumol

    Mizmor 16, recited at funerals, asks us at the present time - facing peril or death - to look to the past to our trusting relationship with God in order to actualize and maintain a significant relationship with Him in the future.

  2. Mizmor 23

    Providence, Guidance, a Rod and a Staff: A Study of Life at a Time of Death

    Rabbi Avi Baumol

    Mizmor 23 focuses less on death and more on the guidance of the merciful Shepherd, as God nurtures us in green pastures and on peaceful waters. It is a message of wisdom and understanding of the circle of life, recognizing that the pursuit of justice defines the life that we lead for the sake of God.  

  3. Mizmor 49

    "Blessing One's Soul: "The Formula for a Meaningful Life

    Rabbi Avi Baumol

    The theme of Mizmor 49 is to impart wisdom about the futility of life when it involves only a desperate hunt for honor. When one takes the time and care to bless one’s soul while still in the land of the living, that person will truly be praiseworthy.