Tehillim Unveiled

Yael Ziegler on Teshuvah and David’s Broken Heart | Tehillim 50–51

Yom Kippur is approaching, and few chapters of Tehillim confront teshuvah as directly as Psalm 51. Dr. Yael Ziegler joins us to explore David’s response after the episod

Rosh Hashanah: Why Did God Bother Creating Me? (Tehillim 8)

Every Rosh Hashanah, we're told the same thing: it's a day of reflection, introspection, self-evaluation. But open the siddur, and none of that is actually there. The lit

Why Are We Still Mourning? — "Al Naharot Bavel" w/ R' Yitzchak Etshalom

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

R׳ Menachem Leibtag and the Story We Were Chosen to Tell (Tehillim 105)

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 r

R’ Alex Israel: How the Torah Changed Everything (Tehillim 19)

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 l

The Mystery of Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Half Hallel and the Death of the Ayatollah

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 c

The (Final?) War With Iran — Amalek, Purim, and Tehillim 22 (אַיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר)

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

Tu BiShvat and Tehillim 93

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 episo

Joseph vs. David (Tehillim 30: Mizmor Shir Chanukat HaBayit)

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

Rabbanit Shani Taragin on “The Most Important Mizmor in Tehillim” (Psalm 139)

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 pe

"The Lord Is My Shepherd" | Tehillim 23 and Israel's Next Chapter

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

Return of the Hostages w/ R’ David Fohrman (Rebroadcast)

"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 Fohrm

"L’David" Part 3: Did David's Parents Abandon Him?

In the conclusion to our mini-series on Tehillim 27, we finally answer the question: did David's parent's really abandon him? --- Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"L’David" Part 2B: The Case For Shlomo

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! --- Pleas

"L’David" Part 2A: Which Moment in David's Life Inspired This Mizmor?

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

“L’David” Part 1: The Case of David’s Missing Confidence

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, Pa

Mizmor L'Todah: A Different Kind of Offering (Tehillim 100)

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

Dr. Yael Ziegler: A Psalm Too Blasphemous To Read (Tehillim 89)

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 p

What Just Happened? Post-Iran War Reflections w/ Lazar Berman (Bonus Mini-Ep. on Ps. 117)

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 j