Poetry and Prayer – Details, episodes & analysis

Psalms is a book in which God is praised. Why then does it begin with praise for man?

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• 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. 

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"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.

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"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 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.

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"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 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.

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"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.

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• 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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.