Poetry and Prayer

David's psalm about "the fool" may be linked to a man he knew. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 14 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 14 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read I Samuel 25. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey...

Psalm 13 is a small psalm whose expressions are understood to be capturing the span of Jewish history. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 13 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 13 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily...

David asks us to ponder how language is used and how different God's speech is from that among humanity. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 12 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 12 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Dail...

In reading Psalm 11, we ponder how two poems provide meaningful metaphors for faith. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 11 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 11 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Sonnet 116: Let Me Not to...

Psalm 10 offers insights into the difference between the Greek and Jewish views of justice. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 10 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 10 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Thr...

In Psalm 9, David seems to reflect on his most famous battle encounter—and on the existence of evil in the world. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 9 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 9 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A...

Psalm 8 perfectly expresses what Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik described as the "majesty and humility" at the heart of the human condition. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 8 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 8 in Hebrew and English....

Psalm 7 finds David grappling with the fact that Saul, the anointed of God, threatens his life. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 7 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 7 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read I Samuel 24: 5-7. —...

Psalm 6 is often recited in a posture of prostration, allowing for a more intimate interaction with God. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 6 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 6 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 6 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Ka...

Psalm 5 teaches that God-given joy is the honey at the heart of this world. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 5 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 5 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 5 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 4 reveals the power of music in healing the soul. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 4 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 4 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "A Death-Defying Orchestra" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored b...

Psalm 3 finds David at the lowest point of his career, but his focus remains on his people. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 3 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 3 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman. This e...

Psalm 2 speaks to the enduring nature of Jerusalem as the City of David. Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 2 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalms 2 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "Marco Rubio in the City of David" by Rabbi Soloveichik. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms...

Psalms is a book in which God is praised. Why then does it begin with praise for man? Supplemental Materials : Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in English.  Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalms 1 in Hebrew.  Click here to read Psalms 1 in Hebrew and English. Click here to read "The Unexpected Psalm of Thanksgiving" by Rabbi Soloveichik.  — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journe...