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 76 episodes available.

Poetry and Prayer episodes:

February 25, 2026Psalm 70: Scorn, Derision, and Exclamations of Delight
Translations of Psalm 70 give us an interesting rendering of an exclamation.

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Click here to read Psalm 70 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to read "May You Be Inscribed for a Good Laugh" by Rabbi Soloveichik.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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February 24, 2026Psalm 69—Part 2: An Obscure Blessing and the Fulfillment of Psalm 69
The conclusion of Psalm 69 reminds us of a relatively unknown and inspiring blessing that has been pronounced in our time.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 69 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 69 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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February 23, 2026Psalm 69—Part 1: A Yiddishism in Two Separate Psalms
Psalms 68 and 69 come together to reveal two themes in Jewish history.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 69 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 69 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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8min
February 22, 2026Psalm 68—Part 2: The Plural City
The conclusion of Psalm 68 has one fascinating plural word that may point to the unique nature of Jerusalem.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 68 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 68 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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February 20, 2026Psalm 68—Part 1: The Journey of the Ark and the Symbol of Faith
An obvious reference to Moses' description of the Ark begins the psalm. How are we to understand what follows?

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 68 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 68 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to listen to "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Dagan" from "Bible 365."

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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 Alan Hirschfeld and Emily Roberts.
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February 19, 2026Psalm 67: The Universal Priestly Blessings
Psalm 67 builds on the priestly blessings in a striking way.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 67 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 67 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
February 18, 2026Psalm 66: The Anonymous Psalm of Jewish History
Psalm 66 can be read as reflecting on the wonder of being part of the Jewish story.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 66 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 66 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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9min
February 17, 2026Psalm 65: Nature's Praise and the Nature of Praise
In this psalm, David tells us how we can hear nature praising God, inspiring us to praise the Almighty.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 65 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 65 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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7min
February 16, 2026Psalm 64: The Profound Power of the Spoken Word
Psalm 64 highlights the potential of words to do great good and great harm.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 64 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 64 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 64 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
February 15, 2026Psalm 63: David, Churchill, and the Desert
Winston Churchill's essay on Moses helps us appreciate a psalm that David composed in the desert.

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Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 63 in English.

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Click here to read Psalm 63 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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FAQs about Poetry and Prayer:

How many episodes does Poetry and Prayer have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.