# BORUCH SH'OMAR - 2  [Prayer: Pesukei Dezimra/Verses of Song #3]

From **Prayer Podcast: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe** by R Aryeh Wolbe.

- **Published:** Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0600
- **Duration:** 22:10
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<p>In this Prayer Podcast episode (Part 2 of Baruch She'amar), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues his deep dive into the opening blessing of Pesukei Dezimra. He explains the prayer's two parts: the introductory praises (10 praises corresponding to creation's 10 utterances and the 10 Commandments) and the actual blessing. Drawing from the Rokach and other commentaries, the rabbi reveals profound secrets:</p><ul><li><strong>Baruch She'amar V'haya Ha'olam</strong> — Hashem spoke the world into existence (yesh me'ayin); everything was created in one utterance, then revealed gradually over time.</li><li><strong>Baruch Hu</strong> — The world exists to glorify Hashem's Name.</li><li><strong>Baruch Oseh Bereishis</strong> — Hashem renews creation every single day (present tense verbs emphasize ongoing miracles).</li><li><strong>Baruch Omer V'oseh</strong> — What Hashem decrees immediately happens.</li><li><strong>Baruch Gozer Umekayem</strong> — Decrees (even difficult ones) are fulfilled, yet Hashem sustains us through them.</li><li><strong>Baruch Merachem Al Ha'aretz / Al Ha'briyot</strong> — Hashem shows compassion on the earth and every creature.</li><li><strong>Baruch Meshaleim Sochar Tov Li're'av</strong> — Hashem rewards the righteous eternally (in the World to Come), while the wicked get their reward in this world.</li><li><strong>Baruch Chai La'ad V'kayam Lanetzach</strong> — Hashem was, is, and will be forever (YKVK = past, present, future).</li><li><strong>Baruch Podeh U'matzil</strong> — Hashem redeems and rescues from every challenge.</li><li><strong>Baruch Shemo</strong> — Blessed is His Name, despite being hidden.</li></ul><p>The rabbi connects this to the parsha (Va'era), where Hashem reveals Himself as the Redeemer ("Ani Hashem") and performs miracles to prove His sovereignty. He stresses living with awe: see daily miracles (body, nature, modern survivals in Israel) as ongoing creation and love from Hashem—never let them become routine.<br>_____________<br>This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by <strong>Dr. Leonard &amp; June Goldberg</strong></p><ul><li>Download the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharing</a></li></ul><p>This episode (Ep. #45) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, <strong>Dr. Leonard &amp; June Goldberg!</strong> May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!</p><p><br>Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on January 28, 2026<br>_____________<br><a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php"><strong>DONATE to TORCH:</strong></a> Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at <a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php">https://www.torchweb.org/support.php</a>. Thank you!<br>_____________<br><strong>SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN</strong> to other podcasts by <a href="https://linktr.ee/ariwol">Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe</a>: </p><ul><li>NEW!! <strong>Prayer </strong>Podcast: <a href="https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes">https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Jewish Inspiration</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes">https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Parsha Review</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes">https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Living Jewishly</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes">https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Thinking Talmudist</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes">https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Unboxing Judaism</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes">https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection</strong>: <a href="https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes">https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li></ul><p>For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at <a href="https://www.torchpodcasts.com/"><strong>https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com</strong></a></p><p>_____________<br><strong>EMAIL </strong>your questions, comments, and feedback: <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a><br>_____________</p><p>Please visit <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>www.torchweb.org</strong></a> to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!<br>_____________<br>#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #PesukaiDezimra, #PrayerPodcast, #BaruchSheamar, #VersesOfPraise, #13Attributes, #JewishPrayer</p>
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