Podcasts

Purim’s date reveals what we are truly celebrating—and why a remarkable event seemingly described in this psalm never became a holiday.

The themes of exile and salvation are bound together in a tradition regarding the reading of the Megillah—and in these two psalms of Asaf.

A story about Rome and Jerusalem helps us ponder this psalm of Asaf.

In Psalm 72, we find a father preparing for his son to be his heir.

A new milestone for the Israel-India alliance.

Psalm 71 seems to feature an aging David, reflecting on God’s salvation throughout his life.

As the Enlightenment expanded to different areas of Europe, thinkers continued to focus on the liberty of the individual.

Translations of Psalm 70 give us an interesting rendering of an exclamation.

The conclusion of Psalm 69 reminds us of a relatively unknown and inspiring blessing that has been pronounced in our time.

Psalms 68 and 69 come together to reveal two themes in Jewish history.

The conclusion of Psalm 68 has one fascinating plural word that may point to the unique nature of Jerusalem.

An obvious reference to Moses' description of the Ark begins the psalm. How are we to understand what follows?

Can the haredi conscription crisis be resolved?

Psalm 67 builds on the priestly blessings in a striking way.

Psalm 66 can be read as reflecting on the wonder of being part of the Jewish story.

Western thought will begin to shift towards universal laws and individual rights with the advent of the Enlightenment.

In this psalm, David tells us how we can hear nature praising God, inspiring us to praise the Almighty.

Psalm 64 highlights the potential of words to do great good and great harm.

Winston Churchill's essay on Moses helps us appreciate a psalm that David composed in the desert.

In this psalm, David reflects on the role of both silence and song in our lives.