What is the theological/mystical reason that Shirat HaYam appears after the psalms in Pesukei D'Zimra, given that Torah precedes Writings?
Synopsis
The Arukh HaShulchan raises the question of why Shirat HaYam (from the Torah) comes after the Psalms (Writings) in Pesukei D'Zimra, when the principle of Tadir v'einotadir generally places Torah before Writings. The Zohar addresses this and offers a mystical explanation.
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