Three Jews Explore Psalm 105 – R. Sally Shore-Wittenberg, Anastasia Solberg, Meli Solomon

Living Our Beliefs

Episode 61.
Rabba Sally Shore-Wittenberg and Anastasia Solberg join me for a compelling discussion about Psalm 105, one of Rabbi Nachman’s ten Psalms for General Remedy. Using different translations, we delve into its connection to the Passover story and the roles of Joseph and Moses. Themes include seeking divine intervention, the power of individuals in the face of challenges, and the symbolic implications of seeking God's presence.
Highlights:
· Plagues struck Egypt, leading to Israel's exodus.
· Role of key figures Joseph and Moses.
· Desperate cry from the pit of despair.
· Personal agency and divine intervention.
· Meaning of "seeking God's face".

Books and People Referenced in this episode:
· Ten Psalms for General Remedy, according to Rabbi Nachman –
Psalms 16, 32, 41, 42, 59, 77, 90, 105, 137, 150
· Robert Alter, The Book of Psalms

· Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, 1808-1888

· Gaya Aranoff Bernstein, Psalmsongs

· Koren Weekday Siddur (Rabbi Jonathan Sacks translation)

· Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav, 1772-1810

Social Media links for the guests:
Rabba Sally Shore-Wittenberg, Kerhonkson Synagogue – https://www.kerhonksonsynagogue.org
Anastasia Solberg, The Music Institute of Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Ellenville NY – https://misucatskills.org/

Social Media links for Méli:
Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066435622271
Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851013/episodes/14549506-exploring-psalm-105-r-sally-shore-wittenberg-anastasia-solberg-meli-solomon

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Chapters

1. Three Jews Explore Psalm 105 – R. Sally Shore-Wittenberg, Anastasia Solberg, Meli Solomon (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:05)

3. Pslam 105 (00:04:10)

4. Premise and prime actor of psalm (00:08:31)

5. Meaning of nefesh and crying out (00:17:36)

6. God as energy (00:24:31)

7. Praising God in early verses (00:28:28)