Poetry and Prayer

Psalm 132: David's Search and David's Vision

Psalm 132 describes David's search for the site of the future Temple. Supplemental Materials: * https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779365471-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-131-english.mp3Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 132 in English. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779624934-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-132-english.mp3] * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 132 in Hebrew. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779624934-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-132-hebrew.mp3] * Click here to read Psalm 132 in Hebrew and English. [https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.132?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=bi] * Click here to read "Look On Our Works, Ye Mighty" by Rabbi Soloveichik. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/meirsoloveichik/essays/look-on-our-works-ye-mighty]

Psalm 131: David, Aristotle, and the Great-Souled Man

Psalm 131's themes of humility and trust reflect the essence of David's spiritual life. Supplemental Materials: * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 131 in English. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779365471-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-131-english.mp3] * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 131 in Hebrew. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779365471-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-131-hebrew.mp3] * Click here to read Psalm 131 in Hebrew and English. [https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.131?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=bi] — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 130: The Depths

A famous phrase opens Psalm 130. What does it mean? Supplemental Materials: * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 130 in English. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779278047-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-130-english.mp3] * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 130 in Hebrew. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779278047-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-130-hebrew.mp3] * Click here to read Psalm 130 in Hebrew and English. [https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.130?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=bi] — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 129: Providence vs. Chance

An allusion to part of the plot from the Book of Ruth may be found in our psalm. Supplemental Materials: * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 129 in English. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779197833-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-129-english.mp3] * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 129 in Hebrew. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779197833-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-129-hebrew.mp3] * Click here to read Psalm 129 in Hebrew and English. [https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.129?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=bi] — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 128: The Temple and the Family

A wedding tradition allows us to more deeply understand Psalm 128. Supplemental Materials: * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 128 in English. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779105469-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-128-english.mp3] * Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 128 in Hebrew. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/assets/cms/1779105469-poetry-and-prayer-psalm-128-hebrew.mp3] * Click here to read Psalm 128 in Hebrew and English. [https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.128?ven=english|The_Koren_Jerusalem_Bible&lang=bi] * Click here to watch "Why Do Jews Do That?" Rabbi Soloveichik's video series on the art of Moritz Daniel Oppenheim. [https://ideas.tikvah.org/meirsoloveichik/courses/why-do-jews-do-that] — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.