Psalm 133
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Psalm 133 is the 133rd psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).

Judaism

  • Psalm 133 is recited following Mincha
    Mincha
    Mincha, מנחה is the afternoon prayer service in Judaism.-Etymology:The name "Mincha" is derived from the meal offering that accompanied each sacrifice.-Origin:...

     between Sukkot
    Sukkot
    Sukkot is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei . It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Hebrews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.The holiday lasts seven days...

     and Shabbat Hagadol. The first verse forms the popular hymn Hine Ma Tov
    Hine ma tov
    Hine Ma Tov is a Jewish hymn traditionally sung at Shabbat feasts.-Lyrics and translation:The lyrics, in Hebrew, read: .הִנֵּה מַה טוֹב וּמַה נָּעִים שֶׁבֶת אָחִים גַּם יַחַדIn Romanized Hebrew:Hine ma tov u’ma-nayim...

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Ecce Quam Bonum

The Latin title of the Psalm is "Ecce Quam Bonum". The first lines, Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum habitare fratres in unum ("Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity") constitute the motto of Jesus College, Cambridge
Jesus College, Cambridge
Jesus College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.The College was founded in 1496 on the site of a Benedictine nunnery by John Alcock, then Bishop of Ely...

, Sewanee: The University of the South, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary (Winona, Minnesota)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary (Winona, Minnesota)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary is a Roman Catholic, Diocesan-sponsored college seminary in Winona, Minnesota. Located adjacent to the campus of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, IHM Seminary has provided college-level seminary training since 1948...

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