Guiding Questions: Psalms 129 - The Digital Home for Conservative Judaism

Guiding Questions: Psalms 129

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In this national lament — what does “since my youth” mean — (from the days of Egyptian bondage, the “youth” of Israel)?
Yet, has Israel given up (Psalms 129:2)?
At the time of composing this Psalm, is the national situation “secure”?
What should not be said of/to the enemies of Zion (Psalms 129:8)?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Ketuvim (Writings), Psalms, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Psalms 129

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