Listening to the Voice of Wisdom

Ha-lo Chochma tikra, u-t’vunah titayn kola

Isn’t it Wisdom calling and Understanding raising her voice! (Proverbs 8:1)

Ashrei Adam shomay-a li

Happy is the one who listens to me. (Proverbs 8:34)

In Mishle, The Book of Proverbs, we are introduced to a great and powerful feminine archetype whose name is Chochma, Wisdom. She was there when the Earth was created and she speaks to us through the majesty of Creation. She is the Great Mother that delights in our existence, yet also warns us that when we sin against her, we destroy your own souls. She asks for our love and daily attention.

These two chants are designed to help us open to the voice of Chochma; to become attentive to her presence and message every day as she speaks through the Natural World.

To hear the chants, use the audio players. To download a part, right-click a note and save (or download) the linked MP3 file.

For the musical notation, see The Magic of Hebrew Chant, page 260.