Tehillim 119 and Nachat from Children — the Segulah of the Great Halban (the Milkman)

Tehillim 119 — How to Have Nachat from Your Children

A very powerful and proven segulah through which parents can experience “nachat” (satisfaction and joy) from their children was recommended many times by the great Kabbalist Halban (the Milkman)—one of the six hidden Tzadikim Nistarim from the circle of artisan-Kabbalists. To understand the stature of Halban, it is enough to recall the words of Baba Sali before his passing. When those closest to him, who were gathered at his bedside, asked, “Rabbeinu, to whom are you leaving us?” Baba Sali replied, “There is a milkman in the center of the country.” At first, no one understood what he meant, and they began searching in an attempt to decipher the tzadik’s words. Later, they discovered a hidden Kabbalist-tzadik in Tel Aviv known by the nickname “the Milkman.” Rabbi Chaim Avishalom ben Ezra Cohen-Perahia—Halban (the Milkman) received this segulah from the Chochmei Turkey—the Mekubalim of Turkey. The practice is to read Tehillim 119 three times a week on the following days: Yom Shlishi (Tuesday)—during the day, at any time; Yom Shishi (Friday)—before Shabbat begins; Shabbat—after Shabbat ends. Tehillim 119 consists of 22 sections (eight verses each), corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Using a pencil, write the name of the child or grandchild next to each letter with which a section begins (for example, for the name David, write the name David next to the letter ד “Dalet” as a reminder to have the proper kavanah). This brings Nachat and Kedushah to that child and elevates them spiritually. (Based on a lesson by Rabbi Emanuel Mizrahi)