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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How many episodes does Poetry and Prayer have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

Poetry and Prayer episodes:

December 03, 2025Psalm 4: For the Conductor
Psalm 4 reveals the power of music in healing the soul.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 4 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to read "A Death-Defying Orchestra" 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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10min
December 02, 2025Psalm 3: For the Sake of the Sacred City
Psalm 3 finds David at the lowest point of his career, but his focus remains on his people.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 3 in Hebrew and English.

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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.
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11min
December 01, 2025Psalm 2: Jerusalem, DC
Psalm 2 speaks to the enduring nature of Jerusalem as the City of David.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalms 2 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to read "Marco Rubio in the City of David" by Rabbi Soloveichik.

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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.
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12min
November 28, 2025Psalm 1: Psalms in a Gulag and on a Gameshow
Psalms is a book in which God is praised. Why then does it begin with praise for man?

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalms 1 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to read "The Unexpected Psalm of Thanksgiving" by Rabbi Soloveichik.

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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.
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13min

FAQs about Poetry and Prayer:

How many episodes does Poetry and Prayer have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.