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Ketuvim – Writings

Ketuvim / Writings is the 3rd section of the Jewish Bible (Tanach). Included are Psalms, Proverbs, Job, 5 Megillot, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles.

Lamentations 3:22-23 – His Kindness

July 31, 2025

The Book of Lamentations is mostly a prophecy of destruction and grief. But Jeremiah expresses hope and faith in Lamentations 3:22-39.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Lamentations Tags Lamentations

Lamentations 2 – Day of His Anger

July 31, 2025July 24, 2025

Rabbi Steinsaltz writes that Lamentations 2 focuses on God’s affliction of “the daughter of Zion.” It is God Who acts as the enemy and destroys Israel, its leaders, and its property.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Lamentations Tags Holy Temple, Jerusalem, Lamentations, sin

Lamentations 1 – None Comfort Her

July 31, 2025July 16, 2025

Lamentations 1 describes the city of Jerusalem as a destroyed shell of its former power and glory.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Lamentations Tags Jerusalem, Lamentations, sin

Ruth 1:16-17 – Where You Go

May 28, 2025

After the death of her husband and sons, Naomi decides to go home to Bethlehem. She tells her daughters-in-law that they should return to Moab.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags commandments, Daat Mikra, Rashi, Ruth

Esther 1:4 – 180 Days

March 12, 2025

Megillat Esther begins with King Ahasuerus hosting a massive banquet for 180 days. Or maybe it was only 7 days?

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Esther, king - melech, Megillat Esther, Purim, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Book of Ruth Overview

May 28, 2025April 5, 2024

The Book of Ruth in the Bible is short, but filled with important lessons. This overview of the book will introduce several of them to you.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags Ruth

The Five Megillot

March 12, 2025March 14, 2024

The word megillah has several meanings depending upon the context of its use. This article will explain all of those meanings.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Yom Tov - Festivals Tags Esther, Megillat Esther, Purim

Book of Ruth Outline and Summary

May 28, 2025March 6, 2024

The biblical book of Ruth begins with a story of famine. It ends with the joy of birth and celebrating the genealogy of King David. In between it relates acts of kindness and dedication which have inspired generations.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags Ruth

Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths

November 7, 2024January 3, 2024

Psalm 130 is a short psalm with only 8 verses. However, these verses contain important lessons for us. For example, no matter what the circumstances, God’s power of forgiveness is available.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Daat Mikra, Malbim, sin

Psalm 121 – God’s Protection

January 3, 2024November 16, 2023

Psalm 121 is about a solitary individual facing a threat and wondering if there is anyone who will help him. He expresses his trust that God will help him.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags bitachon - trust, Daat Mikra, Jacob - Yaakov
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