🎵 Tehilim 118 (Psalm 118) – 8-Minute Hebrew Prayer from the Narrow Place | Yom Kippur Preparation

Tehilim 118 (Psalm 118) is one of the most powerful prayers in the Hebrew tradition — recited during the High Holy Days, especially in the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Right now, we are in the “Aseret Yemei Teshuvah” — the 10 Days of Repentance. This is a sacred window when Jewish tradition teaches that the gates of heaven are open, and every sincere word can reshape the year ahead.

Tehilim 118 begins with gratitude: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good — His mercy endures forever.”
But its core is a journey:
→ “From the narrow place I called to Yah” — the feeling of being trapped by regret, fear, or past mistakes.
→ “He answered me in the wide open” — the moment of divine relief, when clarity returns.
→ “Open for me the gates of righteousness” — a direct plea to enter the new year with purity and purpose.

This psalm is traditionally chanted during Hallel (praise) on festivals, but during Elul and Tishrei, it becomes a personal cry for renewal.

Sung here in original Hebrew by a male voice, with deep strings, hand drum, and subtle shofar, this 8-minute meditation is designed for:
Spiritual preparation before Yom Kippur
Morning reflection during the 10 Days of Repentance
Emotional release from anxiety, guilt, or spiritual constriction
Reconnecting with inner strength and divine trust

Listen in stillness. Let the words guide you from the narrow place… to the open gate.

#Tehilim118 #Psalm118 #YomKippur2025 #10DaysOfRepentance #HebrewPrayer #SpiritualRenewal