Psalms Do Protect

In the Hareidi community especially, the reading of Pslams is more than just learning or a simple ritual recitation. It has powers of healing, of soothing and even of protecting.

Well, on the bus this morning, I found myself sitting behind a man who was reading from the Pslams with the book held quite close to his face:



So, inquisitive as I am, I attempted to figure out why and looked out ahead:

and I thought I spied something:



Ah, yes, something like that would be a cause for one to protect one's eyes:


This was an impish post.