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Psalm 1: Psalms in a Gulag and on a Gameshow28 Nov 202500:12:49

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

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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: Jerusalem, DC01 Dec 202500:11:47

Psalm 2 speaks to the enduring nature of Jerusalem as the City of David.

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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: For the Sake of the Sacred City02 Dec 202500:10:15

Psalm 3 finds David at the lowest point of his career, but his focus remains on his people.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Warren and Susan Stern.

Psalm 5: To Be Like Bees04 Dec 202500:11:39

Psalm 5 teaches that God-given joy is the honey at the heart of this world.

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Psalm 4: For the Conductor03 Dec 202500:09:55

Psalm 4 reveals the power of music in healing the soul.

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Psalm 6: Tachanun and the Intimate Encounter with the Almighty05 Dec 202500:11:01

Psalm 6 is often recited in a posture of prostration, allowing for a more intimate interaction with God.

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Psalm 7: David, Saul, and the Psalms07 Dec 202500:10:07

Psalm 7 finds David grappling with the fact that Saul, the anointed of God, threatens his life.

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Psalm 8: Majesty and Humility in the Psalms08 Dec 202500:08:01

Psalm 8 perfectly expresses what Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik described as the "majesty and humility" at the heart of the human condition.

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Psalm 9: David, the Psalms, and the Existence of Evil09 Dec 202500:11:15

In Psalm 9, David seems to reflect on his most famous battle encounter—and on the existence of evil in the world.

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Psalm 10: Athens, Jerusalem, and Injustice10 Dec 202500:10:49

Psalm 10 offers insights into the difference between the Greek and Jewish views of justice.

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Psalm 11: A Mountain, a Bird, and the Nature of Faith11 Dec 202500:06:27

In reading Psalm 11, we ponder how two poems provide meaningful metaphors for faith.

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Psalm 13: A Psalm of Anguish and Joy14 Dec 202500:06:39

Psalm 13 is a small psalm whose expressions are understood to be capturing the span of Jewish history.

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Psalm 12: The Danger of Duplicity and the Silver Speech of the Divine12 Dec 202500:07:07

David asks us to ponder how language is used and how different God's speech is from that among humanity.

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Psalm 14: The Fool Named Fool and the Wise King's Psalm15 Dec 202500:07:53

David's psalm about "the fool" may be linked to a man he knew.

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Psalm 16: Truman's Torah and the Right Hand of David17 Dec 202500:06:53
The rabbis see a reference to a royal Torah scroll in this psalm of gratitude.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and family.

Psalm 15: A Funeral Psalm About Life16 Dec 202500:06:01

A psalm said at a funeral teaches us a great deal about life.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and family.

Psalm 17: The Bedtime Psalm18 Dec 202500:10:21

David's psalm can be seen as a description of his confronting fears in the midst of the night.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Luna and Jonathan Zemmol and family.

Psalm 18—Part 1: David's Song and Stanley Spyler19 Dec 202500:11:13

In Psalm 18 David seeks to inspire his listeners throughout Jewish history.

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Psalm 18—Part 3: You Say "Migdol," I Say "Magdil"22 Dec 202500:10:27
David's psalm of salvation describes the defeat of evil.

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Psalm 18—Part 2: Subject and Object in Statesmanship and Salvation21 Dec 202500:08:55

David describes himself as both subject and object in his psalm of salvation.

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Psalm 20: Omer Shem Tov and the Psalm of War24 Dec 202500:06:07

A hostage's story is bound up with Psalm 20 in a wondrous way.

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Psalm 19: C.S. Lewis and the Sweetness of the Law23 Dec 202500:10:05

While God can be found in nature, it is the laws of the Bible that allow humanity to have a relationship with Him.

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Psalm 21: The Golden Crown of David25 Dec 202500:09:29

We can distinguish David from literary figures who also spoke of a "golden crown."

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Lauren and Marc Shapiro in memory of Edith and David Sobel z"l.

Psalm 22: Night and Dawn26 Dec 202500:10:53

Psalm 22 promises redemption even amid the darkest of times.

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Psalm 23: Yossi Hershkovitz and the 23rd Song28 Dec 202500:07:23

A profoundly moving story teaches us about the faith at the heart of the most famous psalm.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Oleg and Irina Biller in memory of Rosa Biller.

Psalm 24: The God of the World and the Mountain of God29 Dec 202500:08:29

Psalm 24 beautifully captures the complexity of the Judaic vision.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by David Glassberg in memory of Shirley and Jerry Glassberg.

Psalm 25: An Aleph, Bet Psalm30 Dec 202500:08:23

A pangrammatic psalm uses the power of the Hebrew alphabet to merge love, faith, and pleading into one prayer.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.

Psalm 26: A Friend in Deed31 Dec 202500:05:51

Psalm 26 emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with friends who inspire righteous actions.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.

Psalm 27: Two Psalms in One01 Jan 202600:10:25

The contrasting moods of Psalm 27 capture the dual religious experiences of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.

Psalm 28: A Psalm and a Famous Song02 Jan 202600:05:53

Psalm 28 finds David praying for personal salvation, but he can only do so as a member of the covenantal people.

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Psalm 29: The Voice of God and the Beauty of Holiness04 Jan 202600:07:17

The psalm sung when the Torah is returned to the ark reflects the way in which Jews encounter God.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

Psalm 30: Whose House Is It?05 Jan 202600:09:39

An alternative grammatical reading of Psalm 30 calls attention to David's true legacy.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

Psalm 31: The Heart of the Fugitive King06 Jan 202600:09:09

David as fugitive is not the main image we have of this king in our imagination, but it is central to his story.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

Psalm 32: The Psalm of the Imperfect King07 Jan 202600:06:38

David reveals his greatness through his imperfections.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Robert and Ilana Saposh.

Psalm 33: The Purpose of Praise08 Jan 202600:07:06

A reflection by C.S. Lewis allows us to better appreciate psalms of praise.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Robert and Ilana Saposh.

Psalm 34: The Psalm of the Antic Disposition09 Jan 202600:08:02

David feigns madness and composes a psalm. What does this teach us?

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Mark Bray in honor of his mother, Valerie Bray.

Psalm 35: The Psalm That United the Continental Congress11 Jan 202600:08:49

Psalm 35 appears at an important moment in American history.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Mike Abram in honor of Vivian Garfein Abram and in memory of the late Rachel Fisher Abram.

The Anav and the Nature of Humility13 Jan 202600:08:10

The meaning of humility lies at the heart of a famous phrase in this psalm.

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This episode of Poetry and Prayer is generously sponsored by Arlene & Steve Smith in honor of their children.

True Enlightenment in the Midst of Darkness12 Jan 202600:07:30

A psalm's central verse is about genuine moral enlightenment.

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This episode of Poetry and Prayer is generously sponsored by Arlene & Steve Smith in honor of their parents.

Seeing and a Call to Action14 Jan 202600:05:29

A much-sung verse can be read in two ways.

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

This episode of Poetry and Prayer is generously sponsored by Arlene & Steve Smith in honor of our grandson, נְתַנְאֵל (Nate).

The Reminder Psalm15 Jan 202600:06:56

A mysterious opening of the psalm seems to describe it as a "reminder."

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

This episode of Poetry and Prayer is generously sponsored by Jean & Roger Harris in Memory of Gene & Chieko Campaiola.

Psalm 39: The Levite That Sang David's Songs16 Jan 202600:07:03

This song may be written for a specific Levite.

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Psalm 40: Inscribed on Our Souls18 Jan 202600:08:17

David describes what it means for Scripture to be inscribed on our soul.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Mark Perkins and Eva Marcuschamer.

Psalm 41: Moses, David, and the Five Books19 Jan 202600:06:44

The sages note a comparison between Moses and David, the Torah and Tehillim.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Mark Perkins and Eva Marcuschamer.

Psalm 42: The Shocking Sons of Korach20 Jan 202600:09:01

Why do the sons of Korach, an adversary of Moses, merit their own psalm?

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elia and Anna Roumani.

Psalm 43: The Spiritual Soliloquy21 Jan 202600:05:47

This exquisite psalm gives us a one-sentence soliloquy.

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

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Ellen Cogen Lipton in memory of her mother Beverly Cogen.

Psalm 44—Part 1: A Psalm of Tragedy and Faith22 Jan 202600:06:37

Psalm 44 describes a period devoid of the miracles of the past—but therein we discover another miracle.

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Psalm 44—Part 2: God's Prediction and Presence23 Jan 202600:05:33

The second half of Psalm 44 cries out to God in the midst of catastrophe but still finds a way to sustain faith.

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Psalm 45: The Royal Marriage25 Jan 202600:08:00

Psalm 45 highlights the distinction between the Jewish and pagan perspectives on royalty.

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Psalm 47: The International Shofar27 Jan 202600:07:22

The shofar has both a particularistic and universal meaning.

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