This has become one of my favorite Jewish songs.
My son Aviel taught it to me and we sing it regularly at our Shabbat table.
It is a song of us turning to Hashem from a place of humility asking Him to treat us with compassion and love.
The words are
שְׁעָרֶיךָ הֵם דּוֹפְקִים כַּעֲנִיִּים וְדַלִּים, צָקוּן לַחֲשָׁם קְשׁוֹב יָהּ שׁוֹכֵן מְעֻלִּים, כִּי-אַתָּה רַב סְלִיחוֹת וּבַעַל הָרַחֲמִים".
שַׁעֲרֵי שָׁמַיִם פְּתַח. וְאוצָרְךָ הַטּוב לָנוּ תִפְתַּח".
It means that we knock on His gates like poor people asking Him to hear our prayers as He is a God of forgiveness and compassion.
The second part is a direct request for God to open the gates of heaven and let us in to witness His greatness.
This video was taken where I went to school, the Yeshiva called Kerem B’yavne.
This is just so beautiful, it made me super emotional.
❌ No era lucha la de Txiki y Otaegi, era asesinato y pertenencia a organización criminal.
➡️ El propósito de #Bildu de homenajear a estos delincuentes es un atentado a la convivencia..
‼️…y un sarcasmo que digan que eran antifranquistas. Eran mafiosos antiespañoles y punto⚫️
Quienes impulsan el régimen de opciones tributarias de la LGT actúan de manera despreciable. Deberíamos centrarnos SIEMPRE en derechos.
Negar que uno pueda rectificar es despótico.
Ariel Bibas turns 5 years old today… in Hamas captivity.
A child should be celebrating their birthday surrounded by loved ones, not terrorists. Ariel, his baby brother Kfir and their parents have been held hostage for 302 days. We will not rest until the Bibas family and the 111 remaining hostages are home.
@manualvarez69 Habría que extender el sistema de concierto y, particularmente, cupo, a todo España.
De esta forma los diversos coeficientes deben sumar el 100% y los cálculos se harían con transparencia.
Además, se podrían retransmitir las negociaciones en televisión y repartir palomitas...
June 13th is the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church and patron of infertile women, the poor, travelers, masons, bakers, and paper makers.
Here are 5 fascinating facts about one of the most beloved saints among Catholics 🕊️
1️⃣ Portuguese Origins: Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, as Fernando Martins de Bulhões, he is widely known as Saint Anthony of Padua. Despite his strong association with Padua, his roots trace back to Portugal.
2️⃣ Change of Order: Initially an Augustinian monk, Anthony joined the Franciscans after meeting five Franciscan missionaries who were martyred in Morocco. Inspired by their sacrifice, he changed his name to Anthony and dedicated his life to the Franciscan order.
3️⃣ Doctor of the Church: Known as the "Evangelical Doctor" for his profound knowledge of the Scriptures and exceptional oratory skills, he is one of the 36 Doctors of the Church. His teachings and sermons have had a lasting impact on Christian theology.
4️⃣ Protector of Lost Items: Universally invoked to find lost items, this tradition originates from an episode where a stolen manuscript was miraculously recovered after his prayers. Saint Anthony’s intercession is sought by many for the recovery of lost things.
5️⃣ Rapid Canonization: Anthony was canonized by Pope Gregory IX just one year after his death in 1232, marking one of the fastest canonization processes in Church history. His immediate recognition reflects his profound holiness and impact.
Let's honor Saint Anthony of Padua, whose legacy continues to inspire and guide us. 🙏✨
Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40) were rescued in a special operation by the IDF, ISA and Israel Police from 2 separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat after being kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival.
They are in good medical condition and have been transferred to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for further medical examinations.
We will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home.
Esto dijo @ArnaldoOtegi cuando ETA asesinó a José Luis López de Lacalle #TalDiaComoHoy hace 24 años⬇
No se ha retractado de sus palabras. Tampoco es capaz de contestar a la pregunta de si estuvo mal matar.
Era entonces y sigue siendo el líder de la izquierda abertzale.