The words are the opening verse of Psalms 27, “Le-David Hashem ori ve-yishi” – “Of David: The Lord is my light and my salvation.” The psalm itself is recited among the prayers of Elul and Tishrei, the ...
Life is full of moments where our emotions—love, joy, sorrow, confusion, hurt—render us speechless before God. Liturgy provides structured prayers that give us a voice when our own words fall short.