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Psalm 27 During Elul and Tishrei
Sources examine the custom of reciting Psalm 27 from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Yom Kippur, exploring the psalm's themes of seeking God's protection and presence during the season of judgment and repentance. Classical and modern sources interpret the psalm's spiritual content and its connection to the High Holiday period.
אַחַ֤ת ׀ שָׁאַ֣לְתִּי מֵאֵת־יְהֹוָה֮ אוֹתָ֢הּ אֲבַ֫קֵּ֥שׁ
Shomea K'Oneh: Fulfilling Obligations Through Listening
Sources exploring the halakhic principle that one who listens attentively to another person's recitation of blessings, prayers, or mitzvot can fulfill their own obligation, provided both parties have the appropriate intention. The sources address conditions for this fulfillment across various contexts including blessings, Grace after Meals, and the shofar.
שׁוֹמֵעַ כְּעוֹנֶה