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Episode 119·Apr 21, 2026
Judaism, the Righteous, and Memory
A psalm about the importance of memory is an apt one to study on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.
Poetry and Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms·Episode 120·Apr 22, 2026
Hallel
A psalm said to mark miracles concludes with a description of the restoration of Zion.
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05:51Episode 118·Apr 20, 2026
David and the Mysterious Monarch
A reference to an early king of Jerusalem is seemingly the heart of this psalm.
07:00Episode 117·Apr 19, 2026
Wickedness and Words
The danger of words wielded to achieve malicious ends is the subject of the psalm.
05:13Episode 116·Apr 17, 2026
The Wind in the Harp
A Talmudic story about David's "alarm clock" is linked to this psalm.
