Podcast Episodes

Tehillim. Psalm 32 - Guilt and Redemption

How do we make amends for our crimes and misdemeanours? How do we deal with guilt and remorse?

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Tehillim. Psalm 31 - "In his hand, I place my soul"

This is a chapter of trust and faith in God in the face of violence, accusation and humiliation which the person of faith experiences. The statement …

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Tehillim. Psalm 30 - Human Complacency and Fragility

This is a chapter we say daily, but it has an unusual flow of ideas - just when we think we are out of trouble, the chapter plunges back into despair…

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Tehillim. Psalm 29 - Power and Noise

God's name appears 18 times in this chapter. The word for "sound" is repeated seven times. Does the power of God only manifest itself through noise?

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Tehillim. Psalm 28 - Prayer and Response

We study this exquisite chapter of prayer with its resonating vocabulary. We also talk about the biblical posture for prayer. Finally we discuss how…

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Tehillim. Psalm 27 - Seeking God; Seeking Myself

Psalm 27 is recited during the month of elul in Ashkenazi congregations. From a place of absolute security in God, the Psalmist finds himself unmoore…

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Tehillim. Psalm 26 - Inside and Outside

Our chapter contrasts the evil of the outside world with the purity and comfort of God's sanctuary. We relate this contrast to reflect upon Yom Haatz…

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Tehillim. Psalm 25 - Trust and Hope

The author of this Psalm is far from perfect.

But he has implicit trust in God.

In God's forgiveness.

In God's salvation.

In God's covenant - truth, …

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Tehillim. Psalm 24 - Gates! Raise Your Heads!

Psalm 24 is the Mizmor for Sunday and the chapter recited in the synagogue when we return the Sefer Torah to the Aron Kodesh.

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Tehillim. Psalm 23 - You Are With Me!

One of the most famous Psalms - Green Pastures and Still Waters and the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

We read this as expressing David's biography.

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