Psalm 78 describes one moment that changed Jewish history, which is meant to teach us about gratitude today.

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This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Dr. Passi Rosen-Bayewitz on the 21st yahrzeit of her husband, Dr. Moshe Bayewitz.

Psalm 78 describes the story of the Israelites from the Exodus to the Davidic monarchy.

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This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Mike Mautner in honor of Jerry Mautner.

A psalm expresses anguish over exile and then exultantly describes the Exodus. What is the link between the psalm's two parts?

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Purim's date reveals what we are truly celebrating—and why a remarkable event seemingly described in this psalm never became a holiday.

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The themes of exile and salvation are bound together in a tradition regarding the reading of the Megillah—and in these two psalms of Asaf.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 75 in English.

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A story about Rome and Jerusalem helps us ponder this psalm of Asaf.

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In Psalm 72, we find a father preparing for his son to be his heir.

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Psalm 71 seems to feature an aging David, reflecting on God's salvation throughout his life.

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Translations of Psalm 70 give us an interesting rendering of an exclamation.

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

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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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