About this episode

This episode explores the significance of Psalm 145 in Jewish tradition.

Psalm 145 is very well known to traditional Jews. Why? Supplemental Materials : ​ Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 145 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 145 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 145 in Hebrew and English. Click here to listen to "Psalms in a Gulag and on a Gameshow." Click here to listen to "Clear as a Jew in Ashrei ." — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

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