Josh Rosenfeld

The second in a series of 5 classes on the incredible life and works of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746). This class focuses on the Ramchal's best-known work, Messilat Yesharim. Sources: tinyurl.com/y2qur6ac Lincoln Square Synagogue, 5.14.19

The first in a series of 5 classes on the incredible life and works of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746). This class focuses on a biographical sketch of the Ramchal as well as an introduction to his main works. (Image is of the city of Padua, Italy) Sources: https://tinyurl.com/y2qur6ac Lincoln Square Synagogue, 5.6.19

First of two Shiurim given in preparation for Pesach. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YIN5_b7yLvigOQ_BSCpm8279BrEE1_UmVces1WKmXsk/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 4.4.19

Third in a series of Shiurim exploring the life and teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. A discussion of Rebbe Nachman's appreciation and understanding of the absurd suffering that characterizes the human condition and the main advice Rebbe Nachman gives to overcome that. לזכות רפואה שלימה לדוד העניך מרדכי בן פרידא שמחה Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1w6Pik…/edit?usp=sharing LSS Winter Beit...

Second in a series of Shiurim exploring the life and teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. We discussed the concept of "Hispa'arus", Rebbe Nachman's unique personality, and the ways in which the inner life of the Tzaddik were conveyed to us through his teachings. לזכות רפואה שלימה לדוד העניך מרדכי בן פרידא שמחה Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6PikNocYDWVL_P1g6zXyg98SZQlnAUiCYuAX7MeM...

First in a series of Shiurim exploring the life and teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Introduction and overview of Rebbe Nachman's ideas and a short biography. לזכות רפואה שלימה לדוד העניך מרדכי בן פרידא שמחה Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ctbm_Lar5-5AwUDhq4RA8mXYjD25bSzTCZop015oxMQ/edit?usp=sharing LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 2.11.19

A Shiur in honor of my Saba z"l, on his fourth Yahrtzeit, on "The Righteous Shall Live by their Faith" (Ta'anit 23b) Motzai Shabbos, Denver CO, 1.19.19

Telling the story of Rebbe Nachman's journey to the Land of Israel, 1798-99 (Shivchei ha-Ran, pt. 2). 4th in a series. Rebbe Nachman makes it to Israel. LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 1.14.19

Telling the story of Rebbe Nachman's journey to the Land of Israel, 1798-99 (Shivchei ha-Ran, pt. 2). 3rd in a series. LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 1.7.19

Lincoln Square Synagogue Beit Midrash, 1.3.19

Telling the story of Rebbe Nachman's journey to the Land of Israel, 1798-99 (Shivchei ha-Ran, pt. 2). 2nd in a series. LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 12.24.18

Telling the story of Rebbe Nachman's journey to the Land of Israel, 1798-99 (Shivchei ha-Ran, pt. 2). First in a series. {Image is a colorized postcard image of the port of Istanbul, c. 1805} LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 12.17.18 (Yahrzeit of Reb Nosson of Nemirov)

Third in a series on the holiness of the Land of Israel Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oDM16Fi--dMfAa1t3oZXEeZX1R2ni1CIV2NQpXxELLk/edit?usp=sharing LSS Fall/Winter Beit Midrash, 12.10.18

Second in a series on the holiness of the Land of Israel (Second half of Shiur cut off in recording). Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UITJ44XDZlb96rOyRssN9ToL1PWFDTF1qxRGMve1pn8/edit?usp=sharing LSS Fall/Winter Beit Midrash, 12.3.18

First in a series on the holiness of the Land of Israel. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjuXXAz2tZZKfs6WQ1XfTeFtWe3hcDUxq7_1lEFP3H0/edit?usp=sharing LSS Fall/Winter Beit Midrash, 11.26.18

Lincoln Square Synagogue Fall Beit Midrash, 11.5.18 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GRQZAkvHACBrnIox_KyypD9h4kYQ3qiJzXx5XjDQTkk/edit?usp=sharing

Lincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.29.18 Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgSRa2ZftJIbqr_-zumlKK8kUyqh4cBfCLoIEOGASwA/edit?usp=sharing

Lincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.22.18 Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wFZWUUAacJvT9szsR1ee0_kjQ6oOLqpOBeeejo17hE0/edit?usp=sharing

Lincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.15.18

6th St. Synagogue, 9.26.18

Last in a series of four Shiurim on the different refractions of the Torah and light of the Baal Shem Tov. This Shiur focuses on the history, background, and some of the unique approach to Chassidus of the House of Kozhnitz. We focus specifically on the founder of the שושלת, The Kozhnitzer Maggid זיע״א, and his Torah. Well-known image is reported to be an artist's faithful representation of the Ma...

Third in a series of four Shiurim on the different refractions of the Torah and light of the Baal Shem Tov. This Shiur focuses on the history, background, and some of the unique approach to Chassidus of the House of Radomsk. We focus specifically in the founder of the שושלת, The Tiferes Shlomo זיע״א, and his Torah. Image is the rabbinic seal of the Tiferes Shlomo, a Kohen. Sources: https://goo.gl/...

Second in a series of four Shiurim on the different refractions of the Torah and light of the Baal Shem Tov. This Shiur focuses on the history, background, and some of the unique approach to Chassidus of the House of Biala. Image is R. Yechiel Yehoshua Rabinowicz of Biala (1900-1981), Ba'al Chelkas Yehoshua זיע״א. Sources: https://goo.gl/srcbXf Family Tree: https://goo.gl/si9c2J Camp Hasc BMP, 7.1...

First in a series of four Shiurim on the different refractions of the Torah and light of the Baal Shem Tov. This Shiur focuses on the history, background, and some of the unique approach to Chassidus of the House of Komarno. Sources: https://goo.gl/5Um17y Camp Hasc BMP, 7.4.18

When speaking of the problem of evil and suffering we generally resort to various theodicies to try and understand. Moving around/beyond that, we see a number of Tzaddikim whose response to their own suffering is a deepening of their learning and spiritual creativity - catalyzing their experience of evil into religious positivity. Sources: https://goo.gl/71Mjyk Talk at YCT Yemei Iyun, 6.25.18 (Ima...