Saying Tehillim During Shovavim
The Way of Emunah | January 04, 2026
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Saying Tehillim During Shovavim:
The Shinover Rov zy”a writes that the first letters of the words “sheimos bnei Yisroel haba’im Mitzrayma” spell out the word “hashavim” (those who do teshuva), while the last letters of the same words spell the word “Tehillim”. This is a remez that reciting Tehillim is an effective means of doing teshuva (for the known pegam), especially during the days of Shovavim. We can learn from this that in order to purify our souls from all stains of sin during the days of Shovavim, it is appropriate to engage in the recitation of Tehillim.
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