Podcast Episodes

Tehillim. Psalm 22 - Praying for the Light!

One of the most desperate of the Psalms.

2 years, 2 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 21 - God and King

The King's power and his victories are by the blessings bestowed by God

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 20 - Times of Trouble

Tehillim ch.20 is part of our daily liturgy.

We also relate to this Midrash:

Another interpretation: "The Lord will answer you on a day of trouble."…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 19 - Heavens and Humans

This psalm that we read every Shabbat morning declares how the heavens in their movements and regularity, the sun in its heat - all declare the power…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 18 - David's Victory Song

Chapter 18 is David's victory song, found also in 2 Samuel ch.22. It is a long chapter.

Today, we break it down into its component segments and expl…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 17 - Honesty. Straight and Round

The poet in this Psalm appeals to God for assistance, and affirms his personal integrity, his honesty and decency.

As a result he anticipates that G…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 16 - In God's Presence

Today we discuss the verse שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 15 - Judaism's Core Virtues

Who may dwell in God's tent, Who may dwell on His holy mountain?

Is it the person who brings the fattest ram or the finest goat? Or possibly some oth…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 14 - "There is No God": Theology or Ethics?

This Psalm closes the series of Psalms dealing with the righteous being victimized by the evil.

We will address the question of how "There is no God"…

2 years, 3 months ago

Tehillim. Psalm 13 - Hope is Mandatory!

This chapter turns from deep despair to exaltation.

How does it happen?

How does one have faith that fortunes will reverse, that exile will become re…

2 years, 3 months ago