Tehillim Unveiled
Tehillim Unveiled
Ari Levisohn and Rav Jeremy Tibbetts
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
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 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 about how to commemorate Tisha B'Av today.--Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access exclusive content.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.org/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU. Reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Jul 15
39 min
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 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 Exodus not merely as an escape from slavery, but as part of a larger mission stretching from Abraham to the Land of Israel. Along the way, they explore why this chapter became part of our daily prayers, how Tehillim serves as a commentary on Chumash, and what it means to be a people chosen to proclaim God's name in the world.--Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access exclusive content.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.org/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU. Reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Jun 24
37 min
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 lens it shines on our relationship with Torah and the natural world. --Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access exclusive content.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.org/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU. Reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.See more from Rabbi Israel at ⁠alexisrael.org⁠.
May 17
29 min
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 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 us!--Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access exclusive content.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.org/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU. Reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
May 1
38 min
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 celebrate this year? We are joined by special guest Noah E. Abramowitz AKA The Angry Young Man to discuss Mizmor 116.--Join our ⁠Whatsapp group⁠ for an exclusive reader on מָה אָשִׁיב לַיהֹוָה.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.oerg/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Mar 24
36 min
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 הַשַּׁחַר), the fight against Amalek, and what our spiritual work is this Purim.Join our WhatsApp group for updates and bonus content.
Mar 1
49 min
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 episode from Year 1, that is especially relevant for today.Follow along with the ⁠charts and notes here⁠.Listen to the aforementioned episode with Dr. Yael Ziegler: https://pod.fo/e/2fbd50We want to hear from YOU! Reach us at: [email protected]
Feb 1
43 min
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 we dive into this perplexing mizmor and uncover a profound lesson that is critically important today. ---Join our ⁠⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠⁠ to access exclusive content.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.org/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU. Reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Dec 14, 2025
37 min
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 personal conversation about the mizmor that is so close to her heart.---Join our ⁠⁠Whatsapp group⁠⁠ to access our exclusive epilogue conversation.Please consider supporting us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tehillimunveiled.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We want to hear from YOU at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Nov 23, 2025
50 min
"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 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.Join our Whatsapp group.Check out our new YouTube channel.
Oct 23, 2025
39 min
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