Poetry and Prayer podcast

Poetry and Prayer

Meir Soloveichik

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.

164 Episodes

The Day of Jerusalem and Psalm 126
6/14/2026
6:57
A verse expressing longing for Jerusalem and a psalm describing the return to Zion together capture the emotional and spiritual range of Psalms. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 126 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 126 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 126 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 150: The Orchestra That Is Us
6/11/2026
4:33
The final psalm speaks more of instruments than of verbal song. There is a striking symbolism to be found therein. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 150 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 150 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 150 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 149: A New Song
6/11/2026
4:49
Why do the songs of the Psalms draw to a close by speaking of a "new song?" Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 149 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 149 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 149 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 148: Praise of God and the Great Chain of Being
6/10/2026
4:59
Psalm 148 describes all existence praising God—and the manner in which it does so is very interesting. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 148 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 148 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 148 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 147: The God That Counts the Stars
6/9/2026
5:38
An exquisite verse about the stars reveals the story of Abraham. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 147 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 147 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 147 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 146: Polyphonic Music and the 146th Psalm
6/8/2026
4:46
Many themes come together in one psalm as we come close to concluding this biblical book. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 146 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 146 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 146 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 145: What Is the Most Famous Psalm?
6/7/2026
6:47
Psalm 145 is very well known to traditional Jews. Why? Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 145 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 145 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 145 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to "Psalms in a Gulag and on a Gameshow." Click here to listen to "Clear as a Jew in Ashrei." — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 144: David's Thanksgiving
6/5/2026
5:54
David gives gratitude to God for his victory in battle and for the prosperity of his kingdom. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 144 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 144 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 144 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 143: God's Tzedek and the Human Being
6/4/2026
5:03
A word central to biblical ethics is at the heart of this psalm. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 143 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 143 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 143 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
Psalm 142: David's Cave and Plato's Cave
6/3/2026
5:17
Psalm 142 inspires us to contrast two very different texts about caves. Supplemental Materials: Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 142 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 142 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 142 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

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