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 13, 2026Psalm 62: The Psalm of Silence
In this psalm, David reflects on the role of both silence and song in our lives.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 62 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 62 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 62 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 12, 2026Psalm 61: Generation to Generation
David's psalm has a famous verse that might be about the preciousness of time.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 61 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 61 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 61 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 11, 2026Psalm 60: David and Grant: Defeat and Victory
Psalm 60 asks us to ponder how a leader like David responds when his army is momentarily defeated.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 60 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 60 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 60 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 10, 2026Psalm 59: The Monarch and the Mannequin
Psalm 59 takes us into a very precise moment of David's life. Why, then, does he also lend a universal theme to the psalm?

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 59 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 59 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 59 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to read I Samuel 19: 11-19.

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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 09, 2026Psalm 58: Justice Jackson, C.S. Lewis, and the Psalms of Anger
Psalm 58 reminds us that anger has a role in the moral life when channeled properly.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 58 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 58 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 58 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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10min
February 08, 2026Psalm 57: Of Plato's Cave and an Elven Queen
Psalm 57, which takes place in a cave, offers a mirror image of Plato's famous allegory.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 57 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 57 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 57 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 06, 2026Psalm 56: Two Types of Doves
Psalm 56 speaks of a dove—a dove that does not desire war, but recognizes that at times it is necessary.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 56 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 56 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 56 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 05, 2026Psalm 55: Et tu, Achitofel
David's trusted adviser who berated him may be the inspiration for this psalm.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 55 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 55 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 55 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 04, 2026Psalm 54: David Among the Judahites
A psalm speaks of David's loneliness, and his inner strength.

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 54 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 54 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 54 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 03, 2026Psalm 53: The Repeated Psalm and the Two Names of God
Psalm 53 is almost exactly identical to Psalm 14. Why then are its words repeated?

Supplemental Materials:

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 53 in English.

Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 53 in Hebrew.

Click here to read Psalm 53 in Hebrew and English.

Click here to listen to the "Poetry and Prayer" podcast on Psalm 14.

Click here to watch Rabbi Soloveichik's course on George Washington's letters to the Jews of America.

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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

FAQs about Poetry and Prayer:

How many episodes does Poetry and Prayer have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.