Transcendence and Closeness

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1. Mizmor 145

   Tehila U-Berakha: "Ashrei" - Part I

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 145 – ‘Ashrei’ - is central in Jewish liturgy. An analysis of the contrast between praise of God - which creates a distance between man and his Maker - and blessing of God which forges closeness between the one giving the blessing and the receiver – is evaluated.

2. Mizmor 145 (II)

   Tehila U-Berakha: "Ashrei" - Part II

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Different levels can exist in our relationship with God. One can always call out and reach God, but achieve a greater closeness if one cries out sincerely. One can begin their relationship with God through a distant praise and eventually achieve closeness when blessing God.