From Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Simchat Torah: this Tehillim is said after the prayer
Everyone who recites Tehillim 27 (“L’Dovid Hashem Ori Veyishi”) from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Shemini Atzeret is promised that he will be spared from all misfortunes and harmful decrees, and that his enemies and those who seek his harm will fall before him. In addition, it will be considered as though he had brought offerings in the Temple and had prayed in the Holy Temple with pure intentions. This Tehillim is very beneficial for the forgiveness of sins, for protection from misfortunes, and for the sweetening of harsh judgments. Therefore, every Jew should be careful to recite it after the prayer, morning and evening, from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Simchat Torah.
The Ari HaKadosh (Rabbi Yitzchak Luria) said that by reciting this Tehillim, one draws down great light and blessing from the upper worlds, which protects him from all enemies and misfortunes. This is hinted at in the opening words of the Tehillim: “Hashem is my light” — in Elul and Rosh Hashanah; “and my salvation” — on Yom Kippur; “for He will hide me in His sukkah” — on Sukkot.
It is also hinted at in the words: “If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear” — referring to the prosecuting angels who rise against Israel during this period. And through the recitation of this Tehillim, they are subdued and nullified, and all the harsh decrees are annulled.
This is why it is customary to say it from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Shemini Atzeret, every day, morning and evening, after the prayer.
This Tehillim corresponds to the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy: “Hashem, Hashem, G-d compassionate and gracious…” (Exodus 34:6–7). Therefore, it contains the word “Hashem” thirteen times, and this is not coincidental, for everything is measured precisely.
In summary: Reciting this Tehillim sweetens the harsh judgments, protects from misfortunes, grants forgiveness for sins, and draws down blessings upon Israel.
(Siddur HaRashash, according to the writings of the Ari Z”l, Sha’ar HaKavanot, Drush Rosh Hashanah, page 94)
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From Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Simchat Torah: this Tehillim is said after the prayer
Everyone who recites Tehillim 27 (“L’Dovid Hashem Ori Veyishi”) from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Shemini Atzeret is promised that he will be spared from all misfortunes and harmful decrees, and that his enemies and those who seek his harm will fall before him. In addition, it will be considered as though he had brought offerings in the Temple and had prayed in the Holy Temple with pure intentions. This Tehillim is very beneficial for the forgiveness of sins, for protection from misfortunes, and for the sweetening of harsh judgments. Therefore, every Jew should be careful to recite it after the prayer, morning and evening, from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Simchat Torah.
The Ari HaKadosh (Rabbi Yitzchak Luria) said that by reciting this Tehillim, one draws down great light and blessing from the upper worlds, which protects him from all enemies and misfortunes. This is hinted at in the opening words of the Tehillim: “Hashem is my light” — in Elul and Rosh Hashanah; “and my salvation” — on Yom Kippur; “for He will hide me in His sukkah” — on Sukkot.
It is also hinted at in the words: “If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear” — referring to the prosecuting angels who rise against Israel during this period. And through the recitation of this Tehillim, they are subdued and nullified, and all the harsh decrees are annulled.
This is why it is customary to say it from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Shemini Atzeret, every day, morning and evening, after the prayer.
This Tehillim corresponds to the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy: “Hashem, Hashem, G-d compassionate and gracious…” (Exodus 34:6–7). Therefore, it contains the word “Hashem” thirteen times, and this is not coincidental, for everything is measured precisely.
In summary: Reciting this Tehillim sweetens the harsh judgments, protects from misfortunes, grants forgiveness for sins, and draws down blessings upon Israel.
(Siddur HaRashash, according to the writings of the Ari Z”l, Sha’ar HaKavanot, Drush Rosh Hashanah, page 94)
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