Josh Rosenfeld

A Shiur in honor of the Tanna R. Shimon bar Yochai. What is the lesson to be learned upon emerging from the cave of communion with the Divine? Sources: (1) b. Shabbat 33b (2) 1 Kings 18-19 (3) b. Berachot 35b (4) m. Avot 4:13 (5) Kohelet 7:1 At home, 33rd day of the Omer/5.11.20

Eleventh in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. A discussion of how to say Tehillim and prayer with intention in general, based upon a teaching of R. Nachman of Breslov. Art is "The Rothko Chapel" (1971) in Houston, Texas. Sources available here (page 13) docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing and Sichot Ran no. 72 here: https://www.sefaria.org/Sichot_HaRan.72?lang=he At home, 5.5...

Tenth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of chapter 20, "A Psalm Before Battle". Art is "Mural" (1943), by Jackson Pollock. Sources available here (page 11-12): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 4.27.20

Ninth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Hallel, 3 ways. Art is "On Al Khan Beach" by Ali Al Abdan. Sources available here (page 10): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 4.21.20

Source here: https://he.wikisource.org/wiki/%D7%A6%D7%93%D7%A7%D7%AA_%D7%94%D7%A6%D7%93%D7%99%D7%A7/%D7%9B At Home, 4.7.20

Eighth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Psalm 122. Art is "Revolution of the Viaduct" (1937) by Paul Klee. See here: https://www.paulklee.net/revolution-of-the-viaduct.jsp Sources available here (page 9): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 4.6.20

Seventh in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Psalm 121. Sources available here (page 8): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 3.30.20

Sixth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Psalm 23. Sources available here (page 7): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 3.23.20

Fifth 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 Pshedborz. Image is of the Beis Medrash in Pshedborz. At home, 3.19.20

Fifth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Psalm 23. Sources available here (page 5): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing At home, 3.17.20

Fourth in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. In depth study of Psalm 16. Sources available here (pages 5-6): docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.24.20

Third in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. Sources available here: docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.24.20

Second in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. Sources available here: docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.10.20

First in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms. Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ldeiA32sJZzEsAASJ4zRq19o8zyalB4ZVpPHMg3o/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.3.20

A talk to help in preparing for Chanukah, highlighting the connections and affinities between Chanukah and Chinuch, primarily using R' Hutner's Pachad Yitzchak (Chanukah, no. 5). UWS Women's Group Monthly Shiur, 12.9.19

Fifth and final in a series of Shiurim on Rebbe Nachman's stories and Sippurei Ma'asiyot. Wrap up, review, and "Have You Looked at the Sky Today?" Sources (pp. 13-15): docs.google.com/document/d/1aDIIi…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 12.9.19

Fourth in a series of Shiurim on Rebbe Nachman's stories and Sippurei Ma'asiyot. (Art is Van Gogh's "The Sower" (1888)) Selections from "Tenda u'Renda" & "The Tainted Wheat" Sources (pp. 8-10): docs.google.com/document/d/1aDIIi…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 11.25.19

Third in a series of Shiurim on Rebbe Nachman's stories and Sippurei Ma'asiyot. Selections from "Hungarian Wine" & "The Turkey Prince" Sources (pp. 8-10): docs.google.com/document/d/1aDIIi…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 11.18.19

Second part of the recording for Shiur #2

Second in a series of Shiurim on Rebbe Nachman's stories and Sippurei Ma'asiyot. (part one of two, recording got cut) Selections from "The Seven Beggars" & "The Humble King" Sources (p. 3-7): docs.google.com/document/d/1aDIIi…/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 11.11.19

First in a series of Shiurim on Rebbe Nachman's stories and Sippurei Ma'asiyot. Introduction and statement of purpose. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aDIIiMoIe8Z3qT_hbsxWHfh1A0F1jEc4jXjxvyovWd8/edit?usp=sharing Lincoln Square Synagogue, 11.4.19

We're often told that nothing stands in the way of Teshuva, and yet the Mishnah and the Rambam say, "not so fast". What to do when Teshuva seems impossible? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0ov_ZP5AIwm3zl8knY6KYcI24VdZVCWaVwOYg2i_BE/edit?usp=sharing Mount Sinai Jewish Center, 9.26.19

The fifth and final in a series of 5 classes on the incredible life and works of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746). This class focuses on the continued study of Ramchal's presentation of the foundations of Jewish faith, Da'at Tevunot, his principal work on Kabbalah - Klach Pitchei Chochmah, and some discussion of the Ramchal's approach to Kabbalah. With God's help, we shall return to you, Rab...

The fourth in a series of 5 classes on the incredible life and works of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746). This class focuses on the continued study of Ramchal's presentation of the foundations of Jewish faith, Da'at Tevunot and some discussion of the Ramchal's approach to Kabbalah. Sources: tinyurl.com/y2qur6ac Lincoln Square Synagogue, 5.27.19

The third 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 presentation of the foundations of Jewish faith, Da'at Tevunot and some discussion of the Ramchal's approach to Kabbalah. Image is R' Chaim Friedlander zt"l. Sources: tinyurl.com/y2qur6ac Lincoln Square Synagogue, 5.20.19