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Jews Christians, and many others have long turned to the biblical Book of Psalms in moments of joy and sorrow. In this daily podcast, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik guides listeners through all 150 chapters, exploring their poetry, meaning, and enduring place in the life of faith.
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In Psalm 18 David seeks to inspire his listeners throughout Jewish history. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 18 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 18 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 18 in Hebrew and English. "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
David's psalm can be seen as a description of his confronting fears in the midst of the night. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 17 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 17 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 17 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 17 in Hebrew and English. "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and family.
The rabbis see a reference to a royal Torah scroll in this psalm of gratitude. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 16 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 16 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 16 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 16 in Hebrew and English. "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and Family.
A psalm said at a funeral teaches us a great deal about life. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 15 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 15 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 15 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 15 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and Family.
David's psalm about "the fool" may be linked to a man he knew. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 14 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read I Samuel 25. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 13 is a small psalm whose expressions are understood to be capturing the span of Jewish history. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 13 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
David asks us to ponder how language is used and how different God's speech is from that among humanity. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 12 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
In reading Psalm 11, we ponder how two poems provide meaningful metaphors for faith. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 11 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Sonnet 116: Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds" by William Shakespeare. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 10 offers insights into the difference between the Greek and Jewish views of justice. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 10 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
In Psalm 9, David seems to reflect on his most famous battle encounter—and on the existence of evil in the world. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 9 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 8 perfectly expresses what Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik described as the "majesty and humility" at the heart of the human condition. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 8 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Alone in the Cosmos" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 7 finds David grappling with the fact that Saul, the anointed of God, threatens his life. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 7 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read I Samuel 24: 5-7. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 6 is often recited in a posture of prostration, allowing for a more intimate interaction with God. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 6 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 6 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 6 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 5 teaches that God-given joy is the honey at the heart of this world. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 5 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 5 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 5 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 4 reveals the power of music in healing the soul. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 4 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "A Death-Defying Orchestra" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 3 finds David at the lowest point of his career, but his focus remains on his people. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 3 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Warren and Susan Stern.
Psalm 2 speaks to the enduring nature of Jerusalem as the City of David. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalms 2 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Marco Rubio in the City of David" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Warren and Susan Stern.
Psalms is a book in which God is praised. Why then does it begin with praise for man? Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalms 1 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "The Unexpected Psalm of Thanksgiving" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Warren and Susan Stern.
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