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.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Day 45
The caregiver is saying, "Like a mother has compassion on her children, so God has compassion on those who are afraid" (from Ps. 103:13).
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