Thursday is the second day of Week 44 and the ninth day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Gevurah shebeGevurah shebeMalchut, Might/Discipline within Might/Discipline within Kingship.
Thursday is also the seventeenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventeenth letter, the Peh:
16. The anger of the Lord divided them; He will regard them no longer; they respected not the presence of the priests; they favored not the elders.
טז. פְּנֵי יְהֹוָה חִלְּקָם לֹא יוֹסִיף לְהַבִּיטָם פְּנֵי כֹהֲנִים לֹא נָשָׂאוּ וּזְקֵנִים לֹא חָנָנוּ:
This verse again can be interpreted positively by applying it to Israel's enemies.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Wednesday, 3rd of Av, 5774
Wednesday is the first day of Week 44 and the eighth day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Chesed shebeGevurah shebeMalchut, Kindness within Might/Discipline within Kingship.
Wednesday is also the sixteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixteenth letter, the Ayin:
17. Our eyes still strained for our futile help; in our expectations we hoped for a nation that could not save [us].
יז. עוֹדֵינוּ תִּכְלֶינָה עֵינֵינוּ אֶל עֶזְרָתֵנוּ הָבֶל בְּצִפִּיָּתֵנוּ צִפִּינוּ אֶל גּוֹי לֹא יוֹשִׁעַ:
This verse again can be interpreted positively as follows:
17. Were our eyes still strained? G-d (El) is our help. [The rest] is vanity. In our expectations, we hoped for G-d. A (mere) nation cannot save.
Wednesday is also the sixteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixteenth letter, the Ayin:
17. Our eyes still strained for our futile help; in our expectations we hoped for a nation that could not save [us].
יז. עוֹדֵינוּ תִּכְלֶינָה עֵינֵינוּ אֶל עֶזְרָתֵנוּ הָבֶל בְּצִפִּיָּתֵנוּ צִפִּינוּ אֶל גּוֹי לֹא יוֹשִׁעַ:
This verse again can be interpreted positively as follows:
17. Were our eyes still strained? G-d (El) is our help. [The rest] is vanity. In our expectations, we hoped for G-d. A (mere) nation cannot save.
Tuesday, 2nd of Av, 5774
Tuesday is the seventh day of Week 43 and the seventh day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Malchut shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Kingship within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Tuesday is also the fifteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifteenth letter, the Samech:
15. "Depart, unclean!" they called out to them, "Depart, depart, do not touch!" for they are foul, even slipping; they said, "They shall no more sojourn among the nations."
טו. סוּרוּ טָמֵא קָרְאוּ לָמוֹ סוּרוּ סוּרוּ אַל תִּגָּעוּ כִּי נָצוּ גַּם נָעוּ אָמְרוּ בַּגּוֹיִם לֹא יוֹסִפוּ לָגוּר:
This verse again can be interpreted positively if applied to Israel's enemies.
Tuesday is also the fifteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifteenth letter, the Samech:
15. "Depart, unclean!" they called out to them, "Depart, depart, do not touch!" for they are foul, even slipping; they said, "They shall no more sojourn among the nations."
טו. סוּרוּ טָמֵא קָרְאוּ לָמוֹ סוּרוּ סוּרוּ אַל תִּגָּעוּ כִּי נָצוּ גַּם נָעוּ אָמְרוּ בַּגּוֹיִם לֹא יוֹסִפוּ לָגוּר:
This verse again can be interpreted positively if applied to Israel's enemies.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, Rosh Chodesh Av, 5774
Monday is the sixth day of Week 43 and the sixth day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Yesod shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Foundation within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Monday is also the fourteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fouteenth letter, the Nun:
14. The blind stagger through the streets, they are defiled with blood, and none can touch their garments.
יד. נָעוּ עִוְרִים בַּחוּצוֹת נְגֹאֲלוּ בַּדָּם בְּלֹא יוּכְלוּ יִגְּעוּ בִּלְבֻשֵׁיהֶם:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
14. The blind (the enemies) staggered. In the streets, the Jewish people were redeemed with blood, and none could touch (harm) [even] their garments.
Monday is also the fourteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fouteenth letter, the Nun:
14. The blind stagger through the streets, they are defiled with blood, and none can touch their garments.
יד. נָעוּ עִוְרִים בַּחוּצוֹת נְגֹאֲלוּ בַּדָּם בְּלֹא יוּכְלוּ יִגְּעוּ בִּלְבֻשֵׁיהֶם:
14. The blind (the enemies) staggered. In the streets, the Jewish people were redeemed with blood, and none could touch (harm) [even] their garments.
Sunday, 29th of Tammuz, 5774
Sunday is the fifth day of Week 43 and the fifth day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Hod shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Glory/Acknowledgement within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Sunday is also the thirteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the thirteenth letter, the Mem:
13. [It was] for the sins of her prophets, the iniquities of her priests, who shed in her midst the blood of the righteous.
יג. מֵחַטֹּאת נְבִיאֶיהָ עֲוֹנֹת כֹּהֲנֶיהָ הַשֹּׁפְכִים בְּקִרְבָּהּ דַּם צַדִּיקִים:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
13. [To depart] from the sins - her prophets, [from] the iniquities - her priests, who shed in her midst the blood [of the sacrifices] of the righteous.
Sunday is also the thirteenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the thirteenth letter, the Mem:
13. [It was] for the sins of her prophets, the iniquities of her priests, who shed in her midst the blood of the righteous.
יג. מֵחַטֹּאת נְבִיאֶיהָ עֲוֹנֹת כֹּהֲנֶיהָ הַשֹּׁפְכִים בְּקִרְבָּהּ דַּם צַדִּיקִים:
13. [To depart] from the sins - her prophets, [from] the iniquities - her priests, who shed in her midst the blood [of the sacrifices] of the righteous.
Shabat, 28th of Tammuz, 5774
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 43 and the fourth day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Netzach shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Victory/Determination within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Shabat is also the twelfth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twelfth letter, the Lamed:
12. The kings of the earth did not believe, nor all the inhabitants of the world, that a foe or enemy could enter the gates of Jerusalem.
יב. לֹא הֶאֱמִינוּ מַלְכֵי אֶרֶץ כֹּל ישְׁבֵי תֵבֵל כִּי יָבֹא צַר וְאוֹיֵב בְּשַׁעֲרֵי יְרוּשָׁלָםִ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
12. The kings of the earth did not believe, nor all the inhabitants of the world, that a (previous) foe and enemy would enter the gates of Jerusalem in peace.
Shabat is also the twelfth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twelfth letter, the Lamed:
12. The kings of the earth did not believe, nor all the inhabitants of the world, that a foe or enemy could enter the gates of Jerusalem.
יב. לֹא הֶאֱמִינוּ מַלְכֵי אֶרֶץ כֹּל ישְׁבֵי תֵבֵל כִּי יָבֹא צַר וְאוֹיֵב בְּשַׁעֲרֵי יְרוּשָׁלָםִ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
12. The kings of the earth did not believe, nor all the inhabitants of the world, that a (previous) foe and enemy would enter the gates of Jerusalem in peace.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Friday, 27th of Tammuz, 5774
Friday is the third day of Week 43 and the third day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Tiferet shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Balance/Beauty within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Friday is also the eleventh day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eleventh letter, the Kaf:
11. The Lord has spent His fury, He has poured out His fierce anger, and He has kindled a fire in Zion, which has consumed her foundations.
יא. כִּלָּה יְהֹוָה אֶת חֲמָתוֹ שָׁפַךְ חֲרוֹן אַפּוֹ וַיַּצֶּת אֵשׁ בְּצִיּוֹן וַתֹּאכַל יְסֹדֹתֶיהָ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
11. The Lord extinguished His fury, He poured out (likewise extinguished) His fierce anger, and (instead) He kindled a fire in Zion, and Zion "ate" (drew nourishment from) her foundations.
Friday is also the eleventh day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eleventh letter, the Kaf:
11. The Lord has spent His fury, He has poured out His fierce anger, and He has kindled a fire in Zion, which has consumed her foundations.
יא. כִּלָּה יְהֹוָה אֶת חֲמָתוֹ שָׁפַךְ חֲרוֹן אַפּוֹ וַיַּצֶּת אֵשׁ בְּצִיּוֹן וַתֹּאכַל יְסֹדֹתֶיהָ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
11. The Lord extinguished His fury, He poured out (likewise extinguished) His fierce anger, and (instead) He kindled a fire in Zion, and Zion "ate" (drew nourishment from) her foundations.
Thursday, 26th of Tammuz, 5774
Thursday is the second day of Week 43 and the second day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Gevurah shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Might/Discipline within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Thursday is also the tenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the tenth letter, the Yud:
10. The hands of compassionate women boiled their own children; they have become their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
י. יְדֵי נָשִׁים רַחֲמָנִיּוֹת בִּשְּׁלוּ יַלְדֵיהֶן הָיוּ לְבָרוֹת לָמוֹ בְּשֶׁבֶר בַּת עַמִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
10. The hands of women are compassionate, in that their children were His (Sheloh). They have become their food in the destruction [inflicted by] the daughter of my people.
Thursday is also the tenth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the tenth letter, the Yud:
10. The hands of compassionate women boiled their own children; they have become their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
י. יְדֵי נָשִׁים רַחֲמָנִיּוֹת בִּשְּׁלוּ יַלְדֵיהֶן הָיוּ לְבָרוֹת לָמוֹ בְּשֶׁבֶר בַּת עַמִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
10. The hands of women are compassionate, in that their children were His (Sheloh). They have become their food in the destruction [inflicted by] the daughter of my people.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Wednesday, 25th of Tammuz, 5774
Wednesday is the first day of Week 43 and the first day of the cycle of Malchut (Kingship), Chesed shebeChesed shebeMalchut, Kindness within Kindness within Kingship. This week also represents the "Shavuot" and "Shivah Yemei Miluim" of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation).
Wednesday is also the ninth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the ninth letter, the Tet:
9. Better off were the victims of the sword than the victims of hunger, for they ooze, pierced by the fruits of the field.
ט. טוֹבִים הָיוּ חַלְלֵי חֶרֶב מֵחַלְלֵי רָעָב שֶׁהֵם יָזֻבוּ מְדֻקָּרִים מִתְּנוּבוֹת שָׂדָי:
Again, this verse can be interpreted positively by applying it to Israel's enemies.
Wednesday is also the ninth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the ninth letter, the Tet:
9. Better off were the victims of the sword than the victims of hunger, for they ooze, pierced by the fruits of the field.
ט. טוֹבִים הָיוּ חַלְלֵי חֶרֶב מֵחַלְלֵי רָעָב שֶׁהֵם יָזֻבוּ מְדֻקָּרִים מִתְּנוּבוֹת שָׂדָי:
Again, this verse can be interpreted positively by applying it to Israel's enemies.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Tuesday, 24th of Tammuz, 5774
Tuesday is the seventh day of Week 42 and the forty-ninth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Malchut shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Kingship within Kingship within Foundation.
Tuesday is also the eighth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighth letter, the Chet:
8. [But now] their appearance has become darker than charcoal, they are not recognized in the streets; their skin is shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick.
ח. חָשַׁךְ מִשְּׁחוֹר תָּאֳרָם לֹא נִכְּרוּ בַּחוּצוֹת צָפַד עוֹרָם עַל עַצְמָם יָבֵשׁ הָיָה כָעֵץ:
This verse can be interpreted positively by applying it to Israel's enemies:
8. [In contrast, the enemies'] appearance was darker than charcoal, they were not recognized in the streets; their skin was shriveled on their bones; it had become as dry as a stick.
Tuesday is also the eighth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighth letter, the Chet:
8. [But now] their appearance has become darker than charcoal, they are not recognized in the streets; their skin is shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick.
ח. חָשַׁךְ מִשְּׁחוֹר תָּאֳרָם לֹא נִכְּרוּ בַּחוּצוֹת צָפַד עוֹרָם עַל עַצְמָם יָבֵשׁ הָיָה כָעֵץ:
This verse can be interpreted positively by applying it to Israel's enemies:
8. [In contrast, the enemies'] appearance was darker than charcoal, they were not recognized in the streets; their skin was shriveled on their bones; it had become as dry as a stick.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Monday, 23rd of Tammuz, 5774
Monday is the sixth day of Week 42 and the forty-eighth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Yesod shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Foundation within Kingship within Foundation.
Monday is also the seventh day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventh letter, the Zayin:
7. Her Nazirites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, their appearance was ruddier than coral, [and] sapphire was their form.
ז. זַכּוּ נְזִירֶיהָ מִשֶּׁלֶג צַחוּ מֵחָלָב אָדְמוּ עֶצֶם מִפְּנִינִים סַפִּיר גִּזְרָתָם:
Monday is also the seventh day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventh letter, the Zayin:
7. Her Nazirites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, their appearance was ruddier than coral, [and] sapphire was their form.
ז. זַכּוּ נְזִירֶיהָ מִשֶּׁלֶג צַחוּ מֵחָלָב אָדְמוּ עֶצֶם מִפְּנִינִים סַפִּיר גִּזְרָתָם:
Sunday, 22nd of Tammuz, 5774
Sunday is the fifth day of Week 42 and the forty-seventh day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Hod shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Glory/Acknowledgement within Kingship within Foundation.
Sunday is also the sixth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixth letter, the Vav:
6. The iniquity of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands fell on her.
ו. וַיִּגְדַּל עֲוֹן בַּת עַמִּי מֵחַטַּאת סְדֹם הַהֲפוּכָה כְמוֹ רָגַע וְלֹא חָלוּ בָהּ יָדָיִם:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
6. And it grew. The iniquity of my people [compared] to the sin of Sodom is the opposite. It is like a brief moment, and no hands were involved in it.
Sunday is also the sixth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixth letter, the Vav:
6. The iniquity of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands fell on her.
ו. וַיִּגְדַּל עֲוֹן בַּת עַמִּי מֵחַטַּאת סְדֹם הַהֲפוּכָה כְמוֹ רָגַע וְלֹא חָלוּ בָהּ יָדָיִם:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
6. And it grew. The iniquity of my people [compared] to the sin of Sodom is the opposite. It is like a brief moment, and no hands were involved in it.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Friday, 20th of Tammuz, and Shabat, 21st of Tammuz, 5774
Friday is the third day of Week 42 and the forty-fifth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Tiferet shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Balance/Beauty within Kingship within Foundation.
Friday is also the fourth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fourth letter, the Dalet:
4. The tongue of the suckling child cleaves to his palate through thirst; the young children beg [for] bread, [but] no one breaks it for them.
ד. דָּבַק לְשׁוֹן יוֹנֵק אֶל חִכּוֹ בַּצָּמָא עוֹלָלִים שָׁאֲלוּ לֶחֶם פֹּרֵשׂ אֵין לָהֶם:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
4. The tongue of the one that suckles in G-d cleaves. They waited in thirst. [Like] young children, they asked for bread of horsemen. [They have reached a state] of "Nothingness" (Ayin, utter nullification).
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 42 and the forty-sixth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Kingship within Foundation.
Shabat is also the fifth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifth letter, the Heh:
5. Those who used to eat dainties are perishing in the streets; they that were reared on crimson clasp the dunghills.
ה. הָאֹכְלִים לְמַעֲדַנִּים נָשַׁמּוּ בַּחוּצוֹת הָאֱמֻנִים עֲלֵי תוֹלָע חִבְּקוּ אַשְׁפַּתּוֹת:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
5. Those who eat dainties breathed in the streets; they that were reared on crimson clasp to their quivers.
Friday is also the fourth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fourth letter, the Dalet:
4. The tongue of the suckling child cleaves to his palate through thirst; the young children beg [for] bread, [but] no one breaks it for them.
ד. דָּבַק לְשׁוֹן יוֹנֵק אֶל חִכּוֹ בַּצָּמָא עוֹלָלִים שָׁאֲלוּ לֶחֶם פֹּרֵשׂ אֵין לָהֶם:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
4. The tongue of the one that suckles in G-d cleaves. They waited in thirst. [Like] young children, they asked for bread of horsemen. [They have reached a state] of "Nothingness" (Ayin, utter nullification).
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 42 and the forty-sixth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Kingship within Foundation.
Shabat is also the fifth day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifth letter, the Heh:
5. Those who used to eat dainties are perishing in the streets; they that were reared on crimson clasp the dunghills.
ה. הָאֹכְלִים לְמַעֲדַנִּים נָשַׁמּוּ בַּחוּצוֹת הָאֱמֻנִים עֲלֵי תוֹלָע חִבְּקוּ אַשְׁפַּתּוֹת:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
5. Those who eat dainties breathed in the streets; they that were reared on crimson clasp to their quivers.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Thursday, 19th of Tammuz, 5774
Thursday is the second day of Week 42 and the forty-fourth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Gevurah shebeMalchut shebeYesod, Might/Discipline within Foundation within Foundation.
Thursday is also the third day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the third letter, the Gimmel:
3. Even the sea-monsters offer the breast [and] suckle their young; the daughter of my people has become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
ג. גַּם תַּנִּים חָלְצוּ שַׁד הֵינִיקוּ גּוּרֵיהֶן בַּת עַמִּי לְאַכְזָר כַּיְעֵנִים בַּמִּדְבָּר:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
3. Even the sea-monsters offer the breast [and] suckle their young; [the difference] between the daughter of my people and the cruel, is like that of the ostriches in the wilderness.
2. The precious children of Zion, praised with fine gold; how they are regarded as earthen pitchers, the work of a potter's hands!
ב. בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵר:
Thursday is also the third day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the third letter, the Gimmel:
3. Even the sea-monsters offer the breast [and] suckle their young; the daughter of my people has become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
ג. גַּם תַּנִּים חָלְצוּ שַׁד הֵינִיקוּ גּוּרֵיהֶן בַּת עַמִּי לְאַכְזָר כַּיְעֵנִים בַּמִּדְבָּר:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
3. Even the sea-monsters offer the breast [and] suckle their young; [the difference] between the daughter of my people and the cruel, is like that of the ostriches in the wilderness.
2. The precious children of Zion, praised with fine gold; how they are regarded as earthen pitchers, the work of a potter's hands!
ב. בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵר:
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Wednesday, 18th of Tammuz, 5774
Wednesday is the first day of Week 42 and the forty-third day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Chesed shebeYesod shebeYesod, Kindness within Kingship within Foundation.
Wednesday is also the second day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the second letter, the Beit:
2. The precious children of Zion, praised with fine gold; how they are regarded as earthen pitchers, the work of a potter's hands!
ב. בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵר:
Obs: Earthen pitchers can have a positive conotation, especially when the "Potter" is Hashem Himself.
Wednesday is also the second day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the second letter, the Beit:
2. The precious children of Zion, praised with fine gold; how they are regarded as earthen pitchers, the work of a potter's hands!
ב. בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵר:
Obs: Earthen pitchers can have a positive conotation, especially when the "Potter" is Hashem Himself.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Tuesday, 17th of Tammuz, 5774
Tuesday is the seventh day of Week 41 and the forty-second day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Malchut shebeYesod shebeYesod, Kingship within Foundation within Foundation.
Tuesday is also the first day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the first letter, the Aleph:
1. How dim the gold has become, [how] changed is the fine gold jewelry! The holy stones are scattered at the head of every street.
א. אֵיכָה יוּעַם זָהָב יִשְׁנֶא הַכֶּתֶם הַטּוֹב תִּשְׁתַּפֵּכְנָה אַבְנֵי קֹדֶשׁ בְּרֹאשׁ כָּל חוּצוֹת:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
1. How could gold become darkened? How could fine jewelry change? [They do not. Even when] holy stones are poured out, they [remain] at the head of every street.
Tuesday is also the first day of the fourteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Nun Sofit (the final Nun). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the first letter, the Aleph:
1. How dim the gold has become, [how] changed is the fine gold jewelry! The holy stones are scattered at the head of every street.
א. אֵיכָה יוּעַם זָהָב יִשְׁנֶא הַכֶּתֶם הַטּוֹב תִּשְׁתַּפֵּכְנָה אַבְנֵי קֹדֶשׁ בְּרֹאשׁ כָּל חוּצוֹת:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
1. How could gold become darkened? How could fine jewelry change? [They do not. Even when] holy stones are poured out, they [remain] at the head of every street.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Monday, 16th of Tammuz, 5774
Monday is the sixth day of Week 41 and the forty-first day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Yesod shebeYesod shebeYesod, Foundation within Foundation within Foundation.
Monday is also the twenty-second day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twenty-second letter, the Tav:
66. Pursue them in anger and destroy them from under the heavens of the Lord.
סו. תִּרְדֹּף בְּאַף וְתַשְׁמִידֵם מִתַּחַת שְׁמֵי יְהֹוָה:
Monday is also the twenty-second day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twenty-second letter, the Tav:
66. Pursue them in anger and destroy them from under the heavens of the Lord.
סו. תִּרְדֹּף בְּאַף וְתַשְׁמִידֵם מִתַּחַת שְׁמֵי יְהֹוָה:
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Sunday, 15th of Tammuz, 5774
Sunday is the fifth day of Week 41 and the fortieth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Hod shebeYesod shebeYesod, Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation within Foundation.
Sunday is also the twenty-first day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twenty-first letter, the Shin:
63. Behold their sitting down and their rising; I am their song.
סג. שִׁבְתָּם וְקִימָתָם הַבִּיטָה אֲנִי מַנְגִּינָתָם:
Sunday is also the twenty-first day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twenty-first letter, the Shin:
63. Behold their sitting down and their rising; I am their song.
סג. שִׁבְתָּם וְקִימָתָם הַבִּיטָה אֲנִי מַנְגִּינָתָם:
Friday, July 11, 2014
Friday, 13th of Tammuz and Shabat, 14th of Tammuz, 5774
Friday is the third day of Week 41 and the thirty-eighth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Tiferet shebeYesod shebeYesod, Balance/Beauty within Foundation within Foundation.
Friday is also the nineteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the nineteenth letter, the Kuf:
57. You did draw near when I called on You; You did say, "Do not fear."
נז. קָרַבְתָּ בְּיוֹם אֶקְרָאֶךָּ אָמַרְתָּ אַל תִּירָא:
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 41 and the thirty-ninth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeYesod shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Foundation within Foundation.
Shabat is also the twentieth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twentieth letter, the Reish:
60. You have seen all their [acts of] vengeance, all their devices against me.
ס. רָאִיתָה כָּל נִקְמָתָם כָּל מַחְשְׁבֹתָם לִי:
Friday is also the nineteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the nineteenth letter, the Kuf:
57. You did draw near when I called on You; You did say, "Do not fear."
נז. קָרַבְתָּ בְּיוֹם אֶקְרָאֶךָּ אָמַרְתָּ אַל תִּירָא:
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 41 and the thirty-ninth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeYesod shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Foundation within Foundation.
Shabat is also the twentieth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twentieth letter, the Reish:
60. You have seen all their [acts of] vengeance, all their devices against me.
ס. רָאִיתָה כָּל נִקְמָתָם כָּל מַחְשְׁבֹתָם לִי:
Thursday, 12th of Tammuz, 5774
Thursday is the second day of Week 41 and the thirty-seventh day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Gevurah shebeYesod shebeYesod, Might/Discipline within Foundation within Foundation.
Thursday is also the eighteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighteenth letter, the Tzadi:
54. Water flowed over my head; I thought, "I am cut off."
נד. צָפוּ מַיִם עַל רֹאשִׁי אָמַרְתִּי נִגְזָרְתִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
54. Water flowed over my head; I thought, "It has been decreed for me [for good]."
Thursday is also the eighteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighteenth letter, the Tzadi:
54. Water flowed over my head; I thought, "I am cut off."
נד. צָפוּ מַיִם עַל רֹאשִׁי אָמַרְתִּי נִגְזָרְתִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
54. Water flowed over my head; I thought, "It has been decreed for me [for good]."
Wednesday, 11th of Tammuz, 5774
Wednesday is the first day of Week 41 and the thirty-sixth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Chesed shebeYesod shebeYesod, Mercy within Foundation within Foundation.
Wednesday is also the seventeenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventeenth letter, the Peh:
48. My eyes shed torrents of water over the destruction of the daughter of my people.
מח. פַּלְגֵי מַיִם תֵּרַד עֵינִי עַל שֶׁבֶר בַּת עַמִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
48. My eyes shed torrents of water over the sustenance of the daughter of my people.
Wednesday is also the seventeenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventeenth letter, the Peh:
48. My eyes shed torrents of water over the destruction of the daughter of my people.
מח. פַּלְגֵי מַיִם תֵּרַד עֵינִי עַל שֶׁבֶר בַּת עַמִּי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
48. My eyes shed torrents of water over the sustenance of the daughter of my people.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Tuesday, 10th of Tammuz, 5774
Tuesday is the seventh day of Week 40 and the thirty-fifth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Malchut shebeHod shebeYesod, Kingship within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Tuesday is also the sixteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixteenth letter, the Ayin:
51. My eye sullies my soul more than all the daughters of my city.
נא. עֵינִי עוֹלְלָה לְנַפְשִׁי מִכֹּל בְּנוֹת עִירִי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
51. My eye is (renewed like) a child to my soul more than all the daughters of my city.
Tuesday is also the sixteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixteenth letter, the Ayin:
51. My eye sullies my soul more than all the daughters of my city.
נא. עֵינִי עוֹלְלָה לְנַפְשִׁי מִכֹּל בְּנוֹת עִירִי:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
51. My eye is (renewed like) a child to my soul more than all the daughters of my city.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Monday, 9th of Tammuz, 5774
Monday is the sixth day of Week 40 and the thirty-fourth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Yesod shebeHod shebeYesod, Foundation within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Monday is also the fifteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifteenth letter, the Samech:
45. You make us as scum and refuse among the peoples.
מה. סְחִי וּמָאוֹס תְּשִׂימֵנוּ בְּקֶרֶב הָעַמִּים:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
5. Scum and refuse you place them among the peoples.
Monday is also the fifteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fifteenth letter, the Samech:
45. You make us as scum and refuse among the peoples.
מה. סְחִי וּמָאוֹס תְּשִׂימֵנוּ בְּקֶרֶב הָעַמִּים:
5. Scum and refuse you place them among the peoples.
Sunday, 8th of Tammuz, 5774
Sunday is the fifth day of Week 40 and the thirty-third day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Hod shebeHod shebeYesod, Glory/Acknowledgement within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Sunday is also the fourteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fourteenth letter, the Nun:
42. We have rebelled and have been disobedient; You have not forgiven.
מב. נַחְנוּ פָשַׁעְנוּ וּמָרִינוּ אַתָּה לֹא סָלָחְתָּ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
42. We have rebelled and have been disobedient; not You. You have forgiven.
Sunday is also the fourteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the fourteenth letter, the Nun:
42. We have rebelled and have been disobedient; You have not forgiven.
מב. נַחְנוּ פָשַׁעְנוּ וּמָרִינוּ אַתָּה לֹא סָלָחְתָּ:
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
42. We have rebelled and have been disobedient; not You. You have forgiven.
Shabat, 7th of Tammuz, 5774
Shabat is the fourth day of Week 40 and the thirty-second day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeHod shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Shabat is also the thirteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the thirteenth letter, the Mem:
39. Why should a living man complain? A man for his sins.
לט. מַה יִּתְאוֹנֵן אָדָם חָי גֶּבֶר עַל חֲטָאָו:
Shabat is also the thirteenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the thirteenth letter, the Mem:
39. Why should a living man complain? A man for his sins.
לט. מַה יִּתְאוֹנֵן אָדָם חָי גֶּבֶר עַל חֲטָאָו:
Friday, July 4, 2014
Friday, 6th of Tammuz, 5774
Friday is the third day of Week 40 and the thirty-first day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Tiferet shebeHod shebeYesod, Beauty/Balance within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Friday is also the twelfth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twelfth letter, the Lamed:
36. To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord does not approve.
לו. לְעַוֵּת (ע זעירא) אָדָם בְּרִיבוֹ אֲדֹנָי לֹא רָאָה:
Friday is also the twelfth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the twelfth letter, the Lamed:
36. To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord does not approve.
לו. לְעַוֵּת (ע זעירא) אָדָם בְּרִיבוֹ אֲדֹנָי לֹא רָאָה:
Thursday, 5th of Tammuz, 5774
Thursday is the second day of Week 40 and the thirtieth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Gevurah shebeHod shebeYesod, Might/Discipline within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Thursday is also the eleventh day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eleventh letter, the Kaf:
33. For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of man.
לג. כִּי לֹא עִנָּה מִלִּבּוֹ וַיַּגֶּה בְּנֵי אִישׁ:
Thursday is also the eleventh day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eleventh letter, the Kaf:
33. For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of man.
לג. כִּי לֹא עִנָּה מִלִּבּוֹ וַיַּגֶּה בְּנֵי אִישׁ:
Wednesday, 4th of Tammuz, 5774
Wednesday is the first day of Week 40 and the twenty-ninth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Chesed shebeHod shebeYesod, Kindness within Glory/Acknowledgement within Foundation.
Wednesday is also the tenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the tenth letter, the Yud:
30. Let him offer his cheek to his smiter; let him be filled with reproach.
ל. יִתֵּן לְמַכֵּהוּ לֶחִי יִשְׂבַּע בְּחֶרְפָּה:
Wednesday is also the tenth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the tenth letter, the Yud:
30. Let him offer his cheek to his smiter; let him be filled with reproach.
ל. יִתֵּן לְמַכֵּהוּ לֶחִי יִשְׂבַּע בְּחֶרְפָּה:
Tuesday, 3rd of Tammuz, 5774
Tuesday is the seventh day of Week 39 and the twenty-eighth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Malchut shebeNetzach shebeYesod, Kingship within Victory/Endurance within Foundation.
Tuesday is also the ninth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the ninth letter, the Tet:
27. It is good for a man that he bear a yoke in his youth.
כז. טוֹב לַגֶּבֶר כִּי יִשָּׂא עֹל בִּנְעוּרָיו:
Tuesday is also the ninth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the ninth letter, the Tet:
27. It is good for a man that he bear a yoke in his youth.
כז. טוֹב לַגֶּבֶר כִּי יִשָּׂא עֹל בִּנְעוּרָיו:
Monday, 2nd of Tammuz, 5774
Monday is the sixth day of Week 39 and the twenty-seventh day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Yesod shebeNetzach shebeYesod, Foundation within Victory/Endurance within Foundation.
Monday is also the eighth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighth letter, the Chet:
24. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul; "therefore I will hope in Him."
כד. חֶלְקִי יְהֹוָה אָמְרָה נַפְשִׁי עַל כֵּן אוֹחִיל לוֹ:
Monday is also the eighth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the eighth letter, the Chet:
24. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul; "therefore I will hope in Him."
כד. חֶלְקִי יְהֹוָה אָמְרָה נַפְשִׁי עַל כֵּן אוֹחִיל לוֹ:
Sunday, 1st of Tammuz (Rosh Chodesh), 5774
Sunday is the fifth day of Week 39 and the twenty-sixth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Hod shebeNetzach shebeYesod, Glory/Acknowledgement within Victory/Endurance within Foundation.
Sunday is also the seventh day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventh letter, the Zayin:
21. This I reply to my heart; therefore I have hope.
כא. זֹאת אָשִׁיב אֶל לִבִּי עַל כֵּן אוֹחִיל:
Sunday is also the seventh day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the seventh letter, the Zayin:
21. This I reply to my heart; therefore I have hope.
כא. זֹאת אָשִׁיב אֶל לִבִּי עַל כֵּן אוֹחִיל:
Shabat, 30th of Sivan, Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5774
Saturday is the fourth day of Week 39 and the twenty-fifth day of the cycle of Yesod (Foundation), Netzach shebeNetzach shebeYesod, Victory/Endurance within Victory/Endurance within Foundation.
Saturday is also the sixth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixth letter, the Vav:
18. So I said, "Gone is my life, and my expectation from the Lord."
יח. וָאֹמַר אָבַד נִצְחִי וְתוֹחַלְתִּי מֵיהֹוָה
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
18. So I said, "It is gone." My Netzach (Victory/Endurance) and expectation is from the Lord."
Saturday is also the sixth day of the thirteenth 22-day cycle of the year, related to the letter Mem Sofit (the final Mem). The following verse from Chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations is connected to the sixth letter, the Vav:
18. So I said, "Gone is my life, and my expectation from the Lord."
יח. וָאֹמַר אָבַד נִצְחִי וְתוֹחַלְתִּי מֵיהֹוָה
This verse can be interpreted positively as follows:
18. So I said, "It is gone." My Netzach (Victory/Endurance) and expectation is from the Lord."
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