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For Healing (Refuah)

Recited when praying for someone who is ill. Mention the person's Hebrew name (ben/bat their mother's name) before reading.

36 psalms

For a Funeral / Burial (Levaya)

Recited in the presence of the deceased or at a funeral service, to bring comfort to the mourners and peace to the soul.

5 psalms

Shabbat

Psalms traditionally recited on Shabbat, including Kabbalat Shabbat and the Shabbat morning service.

9 psalms

Psalm of the Day (Shir Shel Yom)

Each day of the week has a designated psalm, originally sung by the Levites in the Holy Temple during the morning sacrifice. Each psalm corresponds to a day of Creation. Sunday: 24, Monday: 48, Tuesday: 82, Wednesday: 94, Thursday: 81, Friday: 93, Shabbat: 92.

7 psalms

High Holidays (Elul, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur)

Psalm 27 is traditionally recited every day from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Hoshana Raba. Other psalms are recited during High Holiday services.

10 psalms

Hallel (Holidays and Rosh Chodesh)

The Hallel psalms (113-118) are recited on Jewish holidays and Rosh Chodesh as songs of praise and gratitude to God.

6 psalms

Rosh Chodesh (New Month)

On the New Month, many communities recite the full Hallel and additional psalms of praise.

7 psalms

Hanukkah

Psalm 30 is the psalm of dedication of the Temple, recited on Hanukkah. The full Hallel is also said on all 8 days.

7 psalms

Passover (Pesach)

Psalm 136 recounts the Exodus from Egypt and is traditionally connected to the Passover seder and service.

7 psalms

For Travel

Psalms of protection recited before embarking on a journey for safe travel.

2 psalms

For Livelihood (Parnassah)

Recited when seeking financial stability, success in business, or finding work.

6 psalms

For a Wedding (Chatan and Kallah)

Recited in honor of a bride and groom, for a blessed and joyful marriage.

5 psalms

For Finding a Spouse (Shidduch)

Recited when praying to find one's life partner.

6 psalms

For Pregnancy and Childbirth

Recited for a safe pregnancy, easy birth, and healthy mother and child.

10 psalms

For Teshuva (Repentance)

Recited when seeking to return to God and repair one's actions.

10 psalms

For Israel and the Jewish People

Recited in times of danger or difficulty facing the Jewish people or the Land of Israel.

14 psalms

For Protection (Shmirah)

Psalm 91 (Yoshev b'seter) is the classic psalm of divine protection. Recited for personal safety and protection from harm.

6 psalms

Morning Psalms (Pesukei D'Zimra)

These psalms form the Pesukei D'Zimra section of the morning prayer service, recited daily to prepare the heart for prayer.

15 psalms

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Psalm 100 (Mizmor L'Todah) is the classic psalm of gratitude. Recited to give thanks to God for His kindness.

3 psalms

General / Times of Need

A powerful general list for any time of difficulty or personal need, drawn from traditional sources.

27 psalms

Complete Tehilim in a Month

The traditional 30-day cycle for completing all 150 psalms. Each day has a designated portion — today's day is highlighted.

150 psalms