Israel stands at a crossroads. The war may be end, but what comes next? Tehillim 23 hides a vision of strength the world rarely talks about: not the roar of the lion, but the calm of the shepherd. In this episode of Tehillim Unveiled, we uncover how King David’s words can guide a nation learning to rise, rest, and rebuild.

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"When God returned the captives of Zion we were like dreamers."

It truly feels like a dream. Nearly a year ago, I recorded an episode with my teacher, Rabbi David Fohrman, reflecting on this very chapter. At the time, none of us knew when this day would come. Now that it’s here, his insights feel even more resonant.

I’m re-releasing that conversation today because it’s been deeply meaningful for me in processing the magnitude of this moment, and I hope it will be for you as well.

In the conclusion to our mini-series on Tehillim 27, we finally answer the question: did David's parent's really abandon him?

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At the end of our last segment we noted that David's ultimate hope was in Shlomo, but it seemed weird that Shlomo was mentioned in our mizmor... unless he is!

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In this second installment of our series on Tehillim 27, we dive into the Book of Samuel to uncover the deeper meaning behind David's "one request from God." The story we discovered was darker than anticipated, yet it ultimately casts new light on David's hopeful conclusion: "Had I not believed to see the goodness of the Lord..."

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*Correction: The verse from I Chronicles is from 28:3.

We’re kicking off Elul by returning to one of our favorite projects—the very first series we ever released on this podcast. This is a recrafted version of Tehillim 27, Part 1—tighter, more accessible, and ready for listening on the go, while still keeping all the depth and heart of the original.

In this episode, we begin exploring the surprising tensions within the psalm: one moment David is standing tall, confident in victory over his enemies; the next, he’s pleading with God for mercy. What’s going on?

If you’re looking for the full textual deep dive, complete with charts, I recommend the essay version linked here.

And stay tuned—Part 2 drops tomorrow.

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Tehillim 100, Mizmor L’Todah, the “Song of Thanksgiving,” is such a feel-good psalm. It’s got that great line, עִבְדוּ אֶת־ה׳ בְּשִׂמְחָה, “serve God with happiness.” But have you ever wondered: can happiness really be commanded? And what does it mean to connect avodah—service—to joy?

In this episode, we dive into a fresh way of reading the mizmor and explore how joy itself might be the offering God most desires.

Opening music by TAI.

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Tehillim Unveiled welcomes Dr. Yael Ziegler for a deep dive into a chapter once described by a Spanish sage as too blasphemous to read. Discover why this raw and daring psalm still speaks so powerfully today.

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We couldn’t let this historic moment pass without pausing—to thank God, reflect, and of course turn to the words of Tehillim.

In this special bonus mini-episode, we’re joined by Lazar Berman, diplomatic reporter for The Times of Israel, to help us unpack the broader meaning of the war we just lived through. Together, we explore how Tehillim 117 can help frame our understanding of this moment, and what it reveals about Israel’s spiritual mission in the years to come.

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This Wednesday, Ari will be leading a live class sharing new insights on Tehillim 20—a chapter that’s taken on new depth and urgency in light of the war with Iran.

🕰️ Wednesday, June 18 at 12 PM Eastern / 7 PM Israel Time

🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81206278677?pwd=kcbB9ITcvi3Bo3sA8cSN0AvS4oLvba.1

We actually explored this chapter once before on the podcast, focusing on its structure. This time, we’ll be diving into its parallels with a story in Tanach. You can catch the earlier episode here: https://youtu.be/H_2r3lRs3WQ.