Psalm 54: David Among the Judahites
Poetry and Prayer
A psalm speaks of David's loneliness, and his inner strength. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 53: The Repeated Psalm and the Two Names of God
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 53 is almost exactly identical to Psalm 14. Why then are its words repeated? Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 52: The Wormtongue of Tanakh
Poetry and Prayer
A character from The Lord of the Rings reveals the destructive power of wicked speech, mirrored by a biblical figure who used words for evil ends. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 51: Rembrandt’s David and the Etching of a Psalm
Poetry and Prayer
An etching by Rembrandt van Rijn captures the essence of Psalm 51. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 50: George Washington and the Korban Todah
Poetry and Prayer
Judaism binds gratitude and repentance together, creating a path for a life well lived. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 49: Of Tolstoy and Tehillim
Poetry and Prayer
A short story by Tolstoy allows us to better appreciate the message at the heart of the psalm. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 48: The Secretary of State Cites the Psalms
Poetry and Prayer
William Seward's citation of this psalm speaks to the secret of Jewish endurance. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 47: The International Shofar
Poetry and Prayer
The shofar has both a particularistic and universal meaning. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 46: Assyria and Apocalypse
Poetry and Prayer
One of the greatest miracles in Jewish history may be the subject of this psalm. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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Psalm 45: The Royal Marriage
Poetry and Prayer
Psalm 45 highlights the distinction between the Jewish and pagan perspectives on royalty. Supplemental Materials: — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.
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This episode of “Poetry and Prayer” is generously sponsored by Mark Bray in honor of his mother, Valerie Bray.