Poetry and Prayer

By 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, ... more

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The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.

Poetry and Prayer episodes:

June 09, 2026Psalm 147: The God That Counts the Stars
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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
June 08, 2026Psalm 146: Polyphonic Music and the 146th Psalm
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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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5min
June 07, 2026Psalm 145: What Is the Most Famous Psalm?
Psalm 145 is very well known to traditional Jews. Why?

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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."

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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7min
June 05, 2026Psalm 144: David's Thanksgiving
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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
June 04, 2026Psalm 143: God's Tzedek and the Human Being
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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
June 03, 2026Psalm 142: David's Cave and Plato's Cave
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.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
June 02, 2026Psalm 141: The Incense Offering and the Offering of One's Heart
A comparison between prayer and a rite in the Temple illuminates both.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 141 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 141 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 141 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
June 01, 2026Psalm 140: The Sharpened Tongue
A verb in Psalm 140 has a parallel and a very different context in the sh'ma.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 140 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 140 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 140 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
May 31, 2026Psalm 139: The Almighty and Infinity
In Psalm 139, David ponders the omniscience and omnipresence of the Almighty.
Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 139 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 139 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 139 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min
May 29, 2026Psalm 138: The Strings and Heart of David
David speaks of praising God with a "whole heart." What does that mean?

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 138 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 138 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 138 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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6min

FAQs about Poetry and Prayer:

How many episodes does Poetry and Prayer have?

The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.