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Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the opening blessing of Pesukei Dezimra, discussing its significance and the nature of creation as expressed in the prayer.

In this Prayer Podcast episode (Part 2 of Baruch She'amar), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues his deep dive into the opening blessing of Pesukei Dezimra. He explains the prayer's two parts: the introductory praises (10 praises corresponding to creation's 10 utterances and the 10 Commandments) and the actual blessing. Drawing from the Rokach and other commentaries, the rabbi reveals profound secrets: Baruch She'amar V'haya Ha'olam — Hashem spoke the world into existence (yesh me'ayin); everything was created in one utterance, then revealed gradually over time. Baruch Hu — The world exists to glorify Hashem's Name. Baruch Oseh Bereishis — Hashem renews creation every single day (present tense verbs emphasize ongoing miracles). Baruch Omer V'oseh — What Hashem decrees immediately happens. Baruch Gozer Umekayem — Decrees (even difficult ones) are fulfilled, yet Hashem sustains us through them. Baruch Merachem Al Ha'aretz / Al Ha'briyot — Hashem shows compassion on the earth and every creature. Baruch Meshaleim Sochar Tov Li're'av — Hashem rewards the righteous eternally (in the World to Come), while the wicked get their reward in this world. Baruch Chai La'ad V'kayam Lanetzach — Hashem…

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