The Tanakh Podcast

David feels utterly abandoned, betrayed, lonely. He turns to God. What is the nature, the texture of this type of faith? How does it manifest itself?

The evildoers says "There is no God!" If we feel that there is no comeuppance, no consequences, no judge and no law, then humans are capable of the most dastardly things, jeopardizing our collective harmony.

This chapter attacks people whose tongues are like razors, cutting down the innocent, causing devastation, under the guise that they are serving the collective good.

King David demonstrates the art of prayer after his devastating sin, the mistake of his life. This Psalm contains some of the most sublime expressions in prayer of remorse, and request for renewal, forgiveness and divine acceptance.

God assails the hypocrisy of those who live unscrupulous lives and yet bring sacrifices, as if that will bring them favor with God.

Our chapter meditates upon the end of life and what is important to achieve in this world. Music. George Michael - They won't go where I Go Zusha - The World to Come

Chapter 48 is the special psalm recited every Monday, and is a hymn to the uniqueness of Jerusalem.,

This chapter is recited 7 times before the Shofar is sounded. What does it mean?

With its famous chorus line that we recite at Havdallah, this chapter celebrates God as the protector of His holy city and His nation.

This is a coronation Psalm, and, it would seem, a royal wedding. But who is the king? And who is his bride?