Tehillim Unveiled
We say Tehillim (Psalms) all the time—as part of daily prayer, in moments of joy, or when we need comfort. But have you ever wondered what makes these words so special? You're not alone. And his podcast is here to help. "Tehillim Unveiled" takes the most familiar chapters and peels them back layer by layer to reveal the beauty, emotions, and timeless messages that have made these ancient poems resonate across generations. Please consider supporting us at tehillimunveiled.com/support. Use this link to join our Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jc3ySDTroJcImLdkCP2qFQ?mode=ems_copy_t
Episodes
For generations, Jews have mourned Jerusalem from afar, sitting in exile, longing for a city they could only dream of returning to. But what does it mean to recite these same words of mourning now, when millions of Jews have come home and Jerusalem is once again alive with Jewish life?
In this Tisha B'Av special, Ari sits down with Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom for a deep dive into Psalm 137 ("Al Naharot Bavel") and what it teaches us abo...
In this episode, Ari sits down with Rabbi Menachem Leibtag to explore one of the most overlooked chapters in Tehillim. At first glance, Tehillim 105 seems like a simple retelling of Jewish history. But Rabbi Leibtag argues that beneath the surface lies a profound interpretation of the Torah itself.
Together, they uncover how the psalm is built around Brit Bein HaBetarim, the covenant God made with Abraham, and how it presents the Ex...
We had the honor of welcoming the amazing Rabbi Alex Israel to talk about my all time favorite mizmor, Tehillim 19 (הַשָּׁמַיִם מְסַפְּרִים כְּבוֹד אֵל), and the unique lens it shines on our relationship with Torah and the natural world.
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Lechu Neranena (Psalms 95) begins as a beautiful invitation to song, but ends with a chilling description of the doomed generation of the wilderness. In this episode, we finally get to the heart of this mysterious mizmor: why it is the perfect way to enter Shabbat, what new light it sheds on what went wrong in the midbar, and why its message is especially resonant during Sefirat HaOmer.
Thank you Dr. Daniel Loewenstein for joining u...
What's the deal with Half Hallel? Why are we cutting up two of the mizmorim? What does this this have to do with the book of Jonah? What does this teach us about how to celebrate this year? We are joined by special guest Noah E. Abramowitz AKA The Angry Young Man to discuss Mizmor 116.
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Hosts Ari Levisohn and Rav Jeremy Tibbetts sit down for some raw and unscripted reflections on the outbreak of war with Iran, what we can learn from Tehillim 22 (אַיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר), the fight against Amalek, and what our spiritual work is this Purim.
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Why does Tu BiShvat matter today, and how might it be our annual opportunity to redeem the sin of the Tree of Knowledge?
Plus, a remastered version of our favorite episode from Year 1, that is especially relevant for today.
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In this episode we explore Mizmor Shir Chanukat HaBayit, a psalm with special importance on Hanukkah, that just so happens to also be about this week's parsha! Join us as we dive into this perplexing mizmor and uncover a profound lesson that is critically important today.
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What makes Tehillim 139 (קל״ט) so unique, and why is it so critical in our relationship with God?
Join the incredible Rabbanit Shani Taragin for revelatory and deeply personal conversation about the mizmor that is so close to her heart.
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Israel stands at a crossroads. The war may be end, but what comes next? Tehillim 23 hides a vision of strength the world rarely talks about: not the roar of the lion, but the calm of the shepherd. In this episode of Tehillim Unveiled, we uncover how King David’s words can guide a nation learning to rise, rest, and rebuild.
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"When God returned the captives of Zion we were like dreamers."
It truly feels like a dream. Nearly a year ago, I recorded an episode with my teacher, Rabbi David Fohrman, reflecting on this very chapter. At the time, none of us knew when this day would come. Now that it’s here, his insights feel even more resonant.
I’m re-releasing that conversation today because it’s been deeply meaningful for me in processing th...
In the conclusion to our mini-series on Tehillim 27, we finally answer the question: did David's parent's really abandon him?
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At the end of our last segment we noted that David's ultimate hope was in Shlomo, but it seemed weird that Shlomo was mentioned in our mizmor... unless he is!
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In this second installment of our series on Tehillim 27, we dive into the Book of Samuel to uncover the deeper meaning behind David's "one request from God." The story we discovered was darker than anticipated, yet it ultimately casts new light on David's hopeful conclusion: "Had I not believed to see the goodness of the Lord..."
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We’re kicking off Elul by returning to one of our favorite projects—the very first series we ever released on this podcast. This is a recrafted version of Tehillim 27, Part 1—tighter, more accessible, and ready for listening on the go, while still keeping all the depth and heart of the original.
In this episode, we begin exploring the surprising tensions within the psalm: one moment David is standing tall, confiden...
Tehillim 100, Mizmor L’Todah, the “Song of Thanksgiving,” is such a feel-good psalm. It’s got that great line, עִבְדוּ אֶת־ה׳ בְּשִׂמְחָה, “serve God with happiness.” But have you ever wondered: can happiness really be commanded? And what does it mean to connect avodah—service—to joy?
In this episode, we dive into a fresh way of reading the mizmor and explore how joy itself might be th...
Tehillim Unveiled welcomes Dr. Yael Ziegler for a deep dive into a chapter once described by a Spanish sage as too blasphemous to read. Discover why this raw and daring psalm still speaks so powerfully today.
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We couldn’t let this historic moment pass without pausing—to thank God, reflect, and of course turn to the words of Tehillim.
In this special bonus mini-episode, we’re joined by Lazar Berman, diplomatic reporter for The Times of Israel, to help us unpack the broader meaning of the war we just lived through. Together, we explore how Tehillim 117 can help frame our understanding of this moment, and what it reveals ab...
We had the honor of welcoming the amazing Rabbi Alex Israel to talk about my all time favorite mizmor, Tehillim 19 (הַשָּׁמַיִם מְסַפְּרִים כְּבוֹד אֵל), and the unique lens it shines on our relationship with Torah and the natural world.
See more from Rabbi Israel at alexisrael.org.
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Why did David choose Jerusalem as the eternal capital, and why is are we still celebrating it today? Join us as we uncover the heart of Jerusalem through Psalms 122.
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