Koren Tehillim

Since I have been a subscriber of the Koren Talmud, I've made friends with their publicity department and they occasionally send me interesting new books that they are publishing.  Thanks Koren Publishers!

Right before the chagim, I received a couple things, one of which I would love to share with you today. http://korenpub.com/koren/intusd/tanakh/tehillim-psalms/koren-tehillim.html

While not the smallest or lightest copy of the book of Psalms, this might be the most useful and beautiful one.  The Koren font is fabulous and easy to read, with their standard practice of English on the right and Hebrew on the left creating a beautiful tree-like image on each page.  Commentaries are straightforward and help individuals connect the psalms to daily life.  Most useful are the pages at the end, with prayers for healing, at a cemetery and at bedtime.  Since those times are when many people are most likely to recite psalms, having them available is a great resource.  I highly recommend this volume.

From their website:
"With his modern and accessible translation, Rabbi Eli Cashdan brings out the lyrical elegance of the Psalms and offers clarity to the English reader. The text is accompanied by a sensitive analysis and commentary by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, communal leader, qualified psychotherapist and the Executive Vice President Emeritus of the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Weinreb is a distinguished scholar who brings from his many disciplines, an insightful and innovative approach to the understanding of Tehillim."