Josh Rosenfeld

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Ninth in a series on the book of Jeremiah. A discussion of Zephaniah and Jeremiah's excoriation of the leaders and their immorality, and reproof of the people's idolatry and confusion. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing (pp. 18-20) At Home, 8.31.20

Eighth in a series on the book of Jeremiah. A discussion of chapters 30-33, "The Book of Comfort", including some of the most well-known and powerful verses in Tanakh. Additionally, where is Kever Rachel, and are Mitzvot binding outside the land of Israel? Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sha...

Seventh in a series on the book of Jeremiah. A discussion of chapters 30-33, "The Book of Comfort", and how they parallel Yirmiyahu's call for reunification between Yehuda and Yisrael. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing (pp. 12-15) At Home, 8.17.20

Sixth in a series on the book of Jeremiah. A discussion of the split between Yehuda and Yisrael, Yirmiyah's prophecy of reunification, and an excursus on the hiding of the Ark of the Covenant. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing (pp. 12-15) At Home, 8.10.20

Fifth in a series on the book of Jeremiah. A discussion of the characterization by Chazal of the Book as "all destruction" as well as the first prophecy of Jeremiah and his initiation to what will become his life's mission. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing (pp. 10-11) At Home, 7.27.20

Fourth in a series on the book of Jeremiah. Continuing introduction to the historical and geopolitical background, focussing on the exile of Judah/Jeconiah, the destruction of the Temple, and the assassination of Gedaliah. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing (pp. 7-10) At Home, 7.20.20

Third in a series on the book of Jeremiah. Continuing introduction to the historical and geopolitical background, focussing on the reign of Jehoiakim, King of Judah, the ascendancy of Nebuchadnezzar II, and the path to the destruction of Jerusalem. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing At...

Second in a series on the book of Jeremiah. Introduction to the historical and geopolitical background, focussing on the reign of Josiah, King of Judah, his campaign of national reform, and his tragic downfall. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFM…/edit?usp=sharing Woodford Vt., 7.6.20

First in a series on the book of Jeremiah. Introduction to the historical and geopolitical background, focussing on the reign of Manasseh, King of Judah and the scourge of idolatry in the Land of Israel at the time. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630). Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFMwuPF7gBh1Mfz_VC5xsQwb724_bgBS3CpY_4woA/edit?usp...

Fifteenth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. A discussion of Psalms of lament, loss, and longing. An overview of the Tikkun along with a discussion of the personal nature of the ritual. Artwork is "Composition T, 50-5" by Hans Hartung. Sources available here (pp. 18-23) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 6.1.20

Fourteenth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. Part two - recording was interrupted mid-Shiur. A discussion of Psalms of lament, loss, and longing. An overview of the Tikkun along with a discussion of the personal nature of the ritual. Art is Marc Chagall, "Dans Mon Pays". Sources available here (pp. 18-23) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 6.1.20

Fourteenth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. A discussion of Psalms of lament, loss, and longing. An overview of the Tikkun along with a discussion of the personal nature of the ritual. Art is Marc Chagall, "Dans Mon Pays". Sources available here (pp. 18-23) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 6.1.20

Thirteenth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. A discussion of Psalms of lament, loss, and longing, beginning with an introduction to the midnight rite of Tikkun Chatzot. Sources available here (pp. 17-20) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 5.19.20

Tweflth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. A discussion of Psalm #30. Art is "The Scream", by Edvard Munch (1893). Sources available here (page 15) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 5.12.20