Poetry and Prayer

This psalm's tenor is the opposite of the previous one, but in fact, both of the psalms are meant to be taken together. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 106 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 106 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 106 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored...

The wonders of early Israelite history are described in this psalm, as well as why God brought these miracles about. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 105 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 105 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 105 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by...

Psalm 104 is an ode to the natural world and the way in which its intricacy proclaims the glory of God. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 104 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 104 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 104 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "The Darkling Thrush" by Thomas Hardy. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Th...

Psalm 103 describes the reason for God's forgiveness. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 103 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 103 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 103 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The Jewish love of the stones of Jerusalem is a theme of Psalm 102. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 102 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 102 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 102 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

David describes in this psalm how concern for justice and integrity is bound up with his legacy.   Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 101 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 101 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 101 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Ka...

A psalm said by those giving the thanksgiving offering illustrates one scriptural approach to gratitude. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 100 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 100 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 100 in Hebrew and English. Click here to view "Freedom from Want" by Norman Rockwell. Click here to watch Rabbi Soloveichi...

Understanding the story of Samuel may be central to understanding this psalm. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 99 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 99 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 99 in Hebrew and English. Click here to view an image of the American flag inscribed with verses from the Book of Joshua. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily J...

Several instruments are mentioned in this psalm. What do they symbolize? Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 98 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 98 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 98 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The light of God—and possibly our own spiritual light—is a theme of this psalm. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 97 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 97 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 97 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 96 describes the way the experience of sanctity influences our experience of beauty. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 96 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 96 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 96 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Reading Psalm 95 takes us to 16th-century Safed. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 95 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 95 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 95 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 94 addresses wickedness in the world, and also gives us an important description of the God-granted capacity of human beings. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 94 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 94 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 94 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously s...

This tiny psalm may be about a cosmic event. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 93 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 93 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 93 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The word "Sabbath" is strikingly absent from most of the psalm of the Sabbath. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 92 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 92 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 92 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

A psalm about providential protection speaks to Jewish history and to one rabbi's life. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 91 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 91 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 91 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to the first episode of "Poetry and Prayer." — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the P...

One of Lincoln's most famous phrases may be linked to Psalm 90. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 90 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 90 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 90 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read the Gettysburg Address. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suza...

Psalm 89 reflects on the significance of the story of David and his dynasty. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 89 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 89 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 89 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

A psalm expressing pain is linked to an individual described as incredibly wise. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 88 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 88 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 88 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The miraculous nature of Jerusalem and Jewish history is the subject of this psalm. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 87 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 87 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 87 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to Rabbi Soloveichik's "Parashah and Politics" episode on Parashat Va'etchanan. — "Poetry & Prayer...

David gives us a reflection on addressing fear in Psalm 86. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 86 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 86 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 86 in Hebrew and English. Click here to watch Rabbi Soloveichik's lecture on "Freedom from Fear" by Norman Rockwell. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psal...

Themes of truth, love, righteousness, and peace are all joined in this psalm's description of repentance and forgiveness. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 85 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 85 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 85 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored b...

A psalm used by many Jews to introduce the afternoon prayer reveals what prayer in a synagogue means to Jewish tradition. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 84 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 84 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 84 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Fear and Joy in Sepharad and Ashkenaz" by Rabbi Soloveichik....

Psalm 83 seems to be linked to a righteous king many have forgotten.  Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 83 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 83 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 83 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

A speech by Justice Scalia, whose birthday was yesterday, relates to the thesis of this Psalm. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 82 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 82 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 82 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.