Tefillah Tuesday: The King’s Throne
A central verse in Jewish liturgy comes from Psalm 22.4: ואתה קדוש יושב תהלות ישראל, “And you, Holy One, are enthroned upon Israel’s praises.” That is, God is not just Melekh Ha’Olam automatically. As a medieval saying goes, אין מלך בלא עם, “There is no king without a people.” Only a community of worship can… Read more »