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The Day of Jerusalem and Psalm 12614 juin 202600:06:57

A verse expressing longing for Jerusalem and a psalm describing the return to Zion together capture the emotional and spiritual range of Psalms.

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Psalm 150: The Orchestra That Is Us11 juin 202600:04:33

The final psalm speaks more of instruments than of verbal song. There is a striking symbolism to be found therein.

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Psalm 149: A New Song11 juin 202600:04:49

Why do the songs of the Psalms draw to a close by speaking of a "new song?"

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Psalm 148: Praise of God and the Great Chain of Being10 juin 202600:04:59

Psalm 148 describes all existence praising God—and the manner in which it does so is very interesting.

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Psalm 147: The God That Counts the Stars09 juin 202600:05:38

An exquisite verse about the stars reveals the story of Abraham.

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Psalm 146: Polyphonic Music and the 146th Psalm08 juin 202600:04:46

Many themes come together in one psalm as we come close to concluding this biblical book.

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Psalm 145: What Is the Most Famous Psalm?07 juin 202600:06:47

Psalm 145 is very well known to traditional Jews. Why?

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Psalm 144: David's Thanksgiving05 juin 202600:05:54

David gives gratitude to God for his victory in battle and for the prosperity of his kingdom.

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Psalm 143: God's Tzedek and the Human Being04 juin 202600:05:03

A word central to biblical ethics is at the heart of this psalm.

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Psalm 142: David's Cave and Plato's Cave03 juin 202600:05:17

Psalm 142 inspires us to contrast two very different texts about caves.

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Psalm 141: The Incense Offering and the Offering of One's Heart02 juin 202600:05:43

A comparison between prayer and a rite in the Temple illuminates both.

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Psalm 140: The Sharpened Tongue01 juin 202600:05:56

A verb in Psalm 140 has a parallel and a very different context in the sh'ma.

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Psalm 139: The Almighty and Infinity31 mai 202600:05:13

In Psalm 139, David ponders the omniscience and omnipresence of the Almighty.

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Psalm 138: The Strings and Heart of David29 mai 202600:05:07

David speaks of praising God with a "whole heart." What does that mean?

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Psalm 136: The Great Hallel and the Fifth Cup28 mai 202600:06:21

Psalm 136 may play a special role in the Passover Seder.

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Psalm 135: David's Temple and Solomon's Temple27 mai 202600:06:25
Psalm 135 references the different groups of people who will come to the Temple, joined in praise of God.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Andrew G. Kaplan. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 134: The Final Song of Ascent26 mai 202600:04:42

A Hebrew phrase has opened the last 15 psalms.  What does it mean?

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Psalm 133: Brothers in Unity25 mai 202600:06:56

How is the famous verse that opens Psalm 133 linked with the other verses contained in it?

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Psalm 132: David's Search and David's Vision24 mai 202600:05:35

Psalm 132 describes David's search for the site of the future Temple.

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Psalm 131: David, Aristotle, and the Great-Souled Man21 mai 202600:05:05

Psalm 131's themes of humility and trust reflect the essence of David's spiritual life.

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Psalm 130: The Depths20 mai 202600:04:30

A famous phrase opens Psalm 130. What does it mean?

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Psalm 129: Providence vs. Chance19 mai 202600:05:15

An allusion to part of the plot from the Book of Ruth may be found in our psalm.

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Psalm 128: The Temple and the Family18 mai 202600:05:18

A wedding tradition allows us to more deeply understand Psalm 128.

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Psalm 127: David, Solomon, and Posterity17 mai 202600:05:07

Psalm 127 joins the themes of the Temple and spiritual posterity.

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Psalm 125: The Mountains Around Jerusalem15 mai 202600:05:11

The topography of the land around Jerusalem is transformed into a sublime symbol in this psalm.

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Psalm 124: The Jewish Miracle14 mai 202600:04:38

The miraculous endurance of the Jewish people is the subject of Psalm 124.

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Psalm 123: Servant and Child13 mai 202600:05:54

Psalm 123 is a striking contrast to Psalm 122, teaching us about the different emotions reflected in the psalms in their entirety.

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Psalm 122: David's Vision of Jerusalem12 mai 202600:06:53

Psalm 122 gives us David's vision of Jerusalem.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Jean & Roger Harris in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 121: The Journey and the Prayer11 mai 202600:06:06

Some modern commentators persuasively argue that this famous psalm is originally about a journey.

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Psalm 120: Jaw and War10 mai 202600:06:32

Psalm 120 introduces the "Songs of Ascent" and has a seemingly jarring conclusion.

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Psalm 119—Part 8: The Lost Sheep and the Guidance of God08 mai 202600:07:08

Psalm 119 concludes with a surprising ending.

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Psalm 119—Part 7: Far and Near07 mai 202600:05:40

The psalm describes in an intriguing way how one can be near to God in this world.

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Psalm 119—Part 6: A Heavenly Light on Earth06 mai 202600:05:18

A beautiful phrase about the luminous nature of the word of God could have a dual meaning.

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Psalm 119—Part 5: Whose Torah Is It?05 mai 202600:07:00

The psalms describe the Torah as belonging to God, yet Jewish liturgy depicts the Torah as being given. How are these representations to be reconciled?

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Psalm 119—Part 4: A Beacon and a Guide04 mai 202600:06:21

A fascinating verse describes how the Torah guides everyday life.

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Psalm 119—Part 3: Testimonies03 mai 202600:07:37

A story of a Jew from early America relates to a term for certain commandments in our psalm.

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Psalm 119—Part 2: The Music of the Torah01 mai 202600:05:48

The distinct names for certain commandments teach us about the larger symphony that is a life inspired by the Torah.

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Psalm 119—Part 1: The Longest Psalm and the Love of the Law30 avr. 202600:07:20

The first section of the longest psalm reflects the complexity of the Torah and the way that study sustains Jews throughout the generations.

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Psalm 118: The Shortest Psalm29 avr. 202600:08:08

The psalm speaks of a "rejected" stone. Who is it?

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elie and Judy Roth and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 117: The Shortest Psalm28 avr. 202600:05:01

The complexity of the eschatological vision of the Hebrew Bible is contained in this short psalm.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elie and Judy Roth and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 116: Salvation in the Dark27 avr. 202600:06:54

A verse said by many Jews as they prepare for the end of the Sabbath is found in our psalm.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Jean & Roger Harris in memory of his parents, Jean & Robert Harris.

Psalm 115: Lo Lanu and Henry V26 avr. 202600:06:21

Henry V references the opening phrase of our psalm, though not in the most famous section of the play.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elie and Judy Roth and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 114: Agam and Renewal24 avr. 202600:05:57

Psalm 114 contains a word linked to a contemporary story of Jewish heroism, bravery, and faith.

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Psalm 111: Philosophy and Awe23 avr. 202600:05:22

The beginning of wisdom, according to our psalm, is found in something other than reason.

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Psalm 113: Hallel22 avr. 202600:05:41

A psalm said to mark miracles concludes with a description of the restoration of Zion.

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Psalm 112: Judaism, the Righteous, and Memory21 avr. 202600:05:03

A psalm about the importance of memory is an apt one to study on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Julie Goldberg-Botvin in memory of her beloved family members and in honor of the IDF and the brave soldiers fighting for the Jewish nation. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 110: David and the Mysterious Monarch20 avr. 202600:05:51

A reference to an early king of Jerusalem is seemingly the heart of this psalm.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Raanan and Nicole Agus in memory of Dr. Saul Agus on his 11th yahrzeit. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 109: Wickedness and Words19 avr. 202600:07:00

The danger of words wielded to achieve malicious ends is the subject of the psalm.

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Psalm 108: The Wind in the Harp17 avr. 202600:05:13

A Talmudic story about David's "alarm clock" is linked to this psalm.

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This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Andrew G. Kaplan. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Psalm 107: The Mayflower and the 107th Psalm16 avr. 202600:07:53

A psalm of thanksgiving is linked to the Pilgrim story.

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