Counting the Omer with an ancient litany entirely dedicated to the natural world. Perek Shira takes quotes from sacred texts and puts them in the mouths of all of Creation. Sun, Clouds, Grass, Rooster, Frog, . . . each has a voice, an homage, a lesson.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Day 37
The lion is saying, "YHVH goes forth like a warrior; like a fighter he stokes his wrath. He yells, he roars aloud, demonstrates his strength against his enemies." (Isaiah 42:13)
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