Tehillim Unveiled

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.

We had the honor of welcoming the amazing Rabbi Alex Israel to talk about my all time favorite mizmor, Tehillim 19 (הַשָּׁמַיִם מְסַפְּרִים כְּבוֹד אֵל), and the unique lens it shines on our relationship with Torah and the natural world.

See more from Rabbi Israel at alexisrael.org.

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Why did David choose Jerusalem as the eternal capital, and why is are we still celebrating it today? Join us as we uncover the heart of Jerusalem through Psalms 122.

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In this episode Dr. Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble—renowned scholar, teacher and host of Matan’s weekly parsha podcast—joins us to discuss Tehillim 102 (תְּפִלָּה לְעָנִי כִי יַעֲטֹף) and how the song set to those words defined a generational trauma of Israel's disengagement from Gaza and the evacuation of Gush Katif in 2005.

We also discuss the relevance of this mizmor to our current situation and reflect on how it connects to the ongoing theme of redemption that we reenact each Passover. 

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The final mizmor of Kabbalat Shabbat may be brief—just five verses—yet it is message is incredibly profound. How does it manage to convey so much in just 45 words? In this episode, we explore how Tehillim can sometimes say even more through what it doesn’t say than through what it does.

Join us as we peel back the layers of this mizmor and discuss the significance of reciting it every Friday night.

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“Shir Hamaalot B’Shuv H’ Et Shivat Tzion” might be one of the most well known psalms. What does it have to do with this week’s Parsha?

Join Ari and our first ever guest, Rabbi David Fohrman, for an eye opening discussion. 

Rabbi Fohrman’s video on the second half of the chapter: alephbeta.org/playlist/shir-hamaalot-planting-with-tears-israel

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Often recited before bed, Psalms 128 ("Ashrei Ish") paints a beautiful picture of the blessings that come to those who fear God. But is that all there is to it?

In this episode, we explore the possibility that our chapter is actually inspired by one particular God-fearing individual, whose life story brings a whole new layer of meaning to the words of this mizmor.

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After a brief break, Tehillim Unveiled is back with an especially timely and powerful episode. This month, we're diving into Tehillim 20 "לַמְנַצֵּחַ מִזְמוֹר לְדָוִד"— the chapter written to a soldier on the frontlines.

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