Ashrei Yoshvei

Описание: Our sages tell us: “Whoever recites this Psalm three times daily will have a share in the future world.”

This psalm contains letters of the entire Aleph-Beit (except the letter nun) in correct order at the beginning of each sentence. It also includes the passage: “You open Your hand and feed each creature willingly,” which is a statement of the Divine Providence caring for every form of life. The specific importance of Ashrei is therefore expressed in the two thoughts that G-d’s praise is sung in all letters, which means in all possible forms of human expression, and that he takes care of all creatures.

The letter nun is missing in the Alef-Beit of Ashrei because, as our Sages explain, it is the initial letter of the word nefilah, meaning downfall. However, King David did not leave it out completely. The next sentence that begins with samech, expresses the thought that G-d supports and raises the falling.

Psalm 145 is brought to a conclusion in the last sentences which praise G-d as the one to Whom all the living have to look for their support; as the one who is “Chasid,” merciful beyond the strict demands of justice, to those who call upon Him in true devotion. The very final passage of Psalm 145 sums up with the statement that Israel will never stop praising G-d’s glory, until all flesh bless his holy name forever.

This prayer can be found on page 31 as well as pages 101 and 193 in the Chabad Tehillat Hashem Annotated Edition

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