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Episode 88·Mar 11, 2026
Love and the Cherubim
By evoking the intimacy of spousal love, Psalm 80 conveys the Israelites' profound emotional yearning for the God of Jerusalem.
Poetry and Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms·Episode 89·Mar 12, 2026
The Shofar of Rosh Hashanah and the Clock of the Long Now
The joining of Rosh Hashanah and the new moon is meant to deepen our understanding of time.
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Of and Wrath and Joy
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Two Types of Shepherds, Two Types of Staffs
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A Cloud, a Fire, and a National Seal
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