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Prayer Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh WolbeThe Prayer Podcast is an attempt to make prayer meaningful, elevating and real in our day-to-day lives for every individual regardless of background. Author: TORCH
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HODU - 2 [Prayer: Pesukei Dezimra/Verses of Song #5]
Episode 47
Monday, 16 March, 2026
In this episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the second section of Hodu (recited after the afternoon Tamid offering, per some opinions), beginning with the call to "Sing to Hashem, all the earth; announce His salvation daily" (Tehillim 96:1–5). He emphasizes declaring Hashem's greatness and daily salvation to the nations—reminding the world that Hashem is the authentic Creator of heaven and earth, not the false gods or natural forces idolized by others. The verses contrast elilim (nothingness/false gods) with Hashem's true dominion: "For all the gods of the peoples are nothing, but Hashem made the heavens."Rabbi Wolbe highlights the urgency of daily recognition ("basru miyom el yom yeshu'ato" – announce His salvation daily), as forgetting Hashem's gifts happens quickly—hence the rabbinic requirement of 100 berachot daily (roughly every 7–8 minutes of wakefulness). He connects this to relationships (e.g., constantly reminding a spouse of love) and spiritual life: without regular praise and acknowledgment (starting with Modeh Ani), gratitude fades, leading to entitlement or doubt. Singing Hashem's praise elevates the soul, draws us closer to Him, and invites the nations to recognize His oneness and wonders—transforming personal gratitude into a global declaration of faith._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #45) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 10, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 15, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #PesukeiDezimra, #PrayerPodcast, #VersesOfPraise, #JewishPrayer, #Hodu, #GiveThanks, #Tehillim, #HashemIsOne, #ModehAni, #GratitudeDaily, #SingToHashem ★ Support this podcast ★
