Weekly Tefilah Focus

When it comes to tefilah, many are focused on proper timing as dictated by the Shulchan Aruch. When can we start? When must we finish? Though there is a proper time frame for each of the tefilos, if we consider the question “When is the proper time for tefilah?” the answer might surprise us. The Rambam (Hilchos B’rachos 10:26) states: “A person should always cry out [to Hashem] over future possibilities, asking for mercy.” Therefore, the answer to our question is: ALWAYS. Whenever we have a need, the ideal and epitome is to always ask Hashem for help.

HaRofei lishvurei leiv, u’m’chabeish l’atzvosam

He is the Healer of the broken-hearted, and the One Who binds up their wounds (or sorrows).

Moneh mispar la’kochavim, l’chulam sheimos yikra.

He counts the number of the stars, to all of them He assigns names.

Bonei Yerushalayim Hashem, nidchei Yisrael y’chaneis.

The Builder of Jerusalem is Hashem, the outcast of Israel He will gather in.

Moneh mispar la’kochavim, l’chulam sheimos yikra.

He counts the number of the stars, to all of them He assigns names.

Hallelukah, ki tov zamrah Elokeinu, ki na’im navah s’hilah.

Hallelukah! For it is good to make music to our G-d, for praise is pleasant and befitting.