Shows
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #7Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #7 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-04-2446 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #6Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #6 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-04-0446 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #5Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #5 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-03-2840 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #4Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #4 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-03-2148 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #3Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #3 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-03-1546 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rocky Mountain Chevra Kadisha Dinner 5783R' Rosenfeld's remarks begin at ~5:002023-03-0327 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #2Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #2 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-02-2146 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #1Spiritual Parenting Circle - Chovat HaTalmidim #1 by Josh Rosenfeld2023-02-1450 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Religious Zionism and its Discontents #3CCE Begin Again Series
Third class in a series, 2.16.22
Slides for entire series: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RT4l_hoKdMOqQ2qhITeDIDJP6Js0MOQPNHQ-rIWxQwg/edit?usp=sharing2022-02-1747 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Religious Zionism and its Discontents #2CCE Begin Again Series
Second Class in a Series, 2.9.222022-02-1043 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Religious Zionism and its Discontents #1CCE Begin Again Series
First Class in a Series, 2.2.222022-02-0345 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Begin Again #3 - Introduction to תורה שבעל פהBCHA Center for Community Education, 12.22.212021-12-2346 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Kamtza & Bar Kamtza: A New Look at an Old StoryTisha b'Av Shiur for CCE of Stamford, 7.14.21
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SiGqkK4uTyFxZDcyLRDjbUPE2MaGVNXxO3_72n3vsuc/edit?usp=sharing2021-07-1559 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Middot #5 (A Little Humility)at home, 6.1.212021-06-0246 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Middot #4 (The Sunny Side of the Street/מידת ההשתוות)at home, 5.4.212021-05-0535 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Middot #3 (The Golden Road)at home, 4.27.212021-04-2842 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Middot #2 (Imitating God)at home, 4.20.212021-04-2143 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Middot #1 (Intro & Sefirah)at home, 4.13.212021-04-1442 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #11 (3:6-8)At home, 1.14.212021-01-1528 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #7 (Tzidkas HaTzaddik no. 64 - part 2)At home, 1.12.212021-01-1341 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #10 (3:3-5)At home, 1.7.212021-01-0825 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #6 (Tzidkas HaTzaddik no. 64 - part 1)At home, 1.5.212021-01-0639 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #5 (Tzidkas HaTzaddik no. 111 - part 2)At home, 12.29.202020-12-3044 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #9 (3:2)At home, 12.24.202020-12-2524 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #4 (Tzidkas HaTzaddik no. 111 - part 1)At home, 12.22.202020-12-2341 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #8 (3:1; RIMM)At home, 12.17.202020-12-1831 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #3 (Tzidkas HaTzaddik no. 1)At home, 12.15.202020-12-1641 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #7 (2:5-7)At home, 12.10.202020-12-1128 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #2 (Resisei Laylah no. 57)At home, 12.8.202020-12-0941 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #6 (2:3-4)At home, 12.3.202020-12-0430 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Kohen #1 (Introduction & Biography)At home, 12.1.202020-12-0238 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #5 (2:2)At home, 11.26.202020-11-2733 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #4 (2:1)At home, 11.19.202020-11-2025 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #3 (1:2-3)At home, 10.5.202020-11-0627 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #2 (1:1)At home, 10.29.202020-10-3029 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Oros HaTorah Chabura #1 (Hakdama)At home, 10.22.202020-10-2323 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #9Ninth 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, 8.31.202020-09-0142 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #8Eighth 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=sharing (pp. 15-17)
At Home, 8.24.202020-08-2548 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #7Seventh 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, 8.17.202020-08-1841 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #6Sixth 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, 8.10.202020-08-1141 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #5Fifth 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, 7.27.202020-07-2843 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #4Fourth 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, 7.20.202020-07-2140 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #3Third 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 Home, 7.13.202020-07-1441 minShuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book Of Jeremiah - Shiur #2Second 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., 7.6.202020-07-0741 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Book of Jeremiah - Shiur #1First 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=sharing
At Home, 6.29.202020-06-3045 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey Into Tehillim #15Fifteenth 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, 6.1.202020-06-0941 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #14 (pt. 2)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, 6.1.202020-06-0219 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey Into Tehillim #14 (pt. 1)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, 6.1.202020-06-0224 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim - #13Thirteenth 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, 5.19.202020-05-2043 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #12Tweflth 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, 5.12.202020-05-1345 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Lag B'Omer 5780 - Rashbi, Eliyahu, & How to Exit a CaveA 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/5.11.202020-05-1235 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #11Eleventh 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, 5.5.202020-05-0640 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #10Tenth 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, 4.27.202020-04-2841 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Deep Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #9Ninth 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, 4.21.202020-04-2240 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Tzidkat ha-Tzadik #20Source 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, 4.7.202020-04-0751 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #8Eighth 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, 4.6.202020-04-0735 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #7Seventh 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, 3.30.202020-03-3135 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #6Sixth 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, 3.23.202020-03-2437 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rays Of The Besht's Light #5 - House Of PshedborzFifth 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, 3.19.202020-03-2039 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep - A Journey Into Tehillim #5Fifth 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, 3.17.202020-03-1750 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #4Fourth 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, 2.24.202020-03-0340 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #3Third in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms.
Sources available here: docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing
Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.24.202020-02-2542 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #2Second in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms.
Sources available here: docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ld…/edit?usp=sharing
Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.10.202020-02-1146 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Deep Calling Unto Deep: A Journey into Tehillim #1First in a series of classes on Tehillim/Psalms.
Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17p9ldeiA32sJZzEsAASJ4zRq19o8zyalB4ZVpPHMg3o/edit?usp=sharing
Lincoln Square Synagogue, 2.3.202020-02-0442 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Chinuch and Chanukah - UWS Women's Group ShiurA 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, 12.9.192019-12-1043 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up - Rebbe Nachman's Stories #5Fifth 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, 12.9.192019-12-1047 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up - Rebbe Nachman's Stories #4Fourth 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, 11.25.192019-11-2655 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up - Rebbe Nachman's Stories #3Third 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, 11.18.192019-11-1950 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up: Rebbe Nachman's Stories #2 (part 2)Second part of the recording for Shiur #22019-11-1210 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up: Rebbe Nachman's Stories #2 (part 1)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, 11.11.192019-11-1250 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Stories to Wake Us Up: Rebbe Nachman's Stories (#1)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, 11.4.192019-11-0558 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Impossible Teshuva - Mt. Sinai Jewish Center (5779)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, 9.26.192019-09-271h 01
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Ramchal #5 (5779)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, Rabbi Moshe Chayyim Luzzatto.
Sources: tinyurl.com/y2qur6ac
Lincoln Square Synagogue, 6.3.192019-06-0449 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Ramchal #4 (5779)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, 5.27.192019-05-2837 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Ramchal #3 (5779)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, 5.20.192019-05-2148 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Ramchal #2 (5779)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, 5.14.192019-05-1447 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Ramchal #1 (5779)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, 5.6.192019-05-0748 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Pesach Prep (5779) - The Holiness Of HasteFirst 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, 4.4.192019-04-0557 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Genius Of Rebbe Nachman Of Breslov #3Third 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 Midrash, 2.25.192019-02-2657 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Genius Of Rebbe Nachman Of Breslov #2Second 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_P1g6zXyg98SZQlnAUiCYuAX7MeMlA/edit?usp=sharing
LSS Winter Beit Midrash, 2.18.192019-02-1952 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)The Genius Of Rebbe Nachman Of Breslov - #1First 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, 2.11.192019-02-121h 00
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Beshalach 5779 - Saba Yahrtzeit ShiurA 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, 1.19.192019-01-2058 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rebbe Nachman's Journey - #4Telling 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, 1.14.192019-01-151h 01
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rebbe Nachman's Journey - #3Telling 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, 1.7.192019-01-0859 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)R' Joey Rosenfeld - Erev|Shabbos|MotzaiLincoln Square Synagogue Beit Midrash, 1.3.192019-01-0446 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rebbe Nachman's Journey - #2Telling 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, 12.24.182018-12-2556 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Rebbe Nachman's Journey - #1Telling 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)2018-12-1856 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)A Nation's Song To Its Land - #3: The Enlightening AirThird 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, 12.10.182018-12-1158 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)A Nation's Song To Its Land - #2: Kissing StonesSecond 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, 12.3.182018-12-0435 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)A Nation's Song To Its Land - #1: The Land of the DeerFirst 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, 11.26.182018-11-271h 05
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Holy Fire #4 : The Piaseczner - Aish KodeshLincoln Square Synagogue Fall Beit Midrash, 11.5.18
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GRQZAkvHACBrnIox_KyypD9h4kYQ3qiJzXx5XjDQTkk/edit?usp=sharing2018-11-061h 04
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Holy Fire #3 : The Piaseczner - Early Derashot, Prayer, & Spiritual DiaryLincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.29.18
Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgSRa2ZftJIbqr_-zumlKK8kUyqh4cBfCLoIEOGASwA/edit?usp=sharing2018-10-301h 00
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Holy Fire #2: The Piaseczner - Hasidic Rebbe/Educational MasterLincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.22.18
Sources available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wFZWUUAacJvT9szsR1ee0_kjQ6oOLqpOBeeejo17hE0/edit?usp=sharing2018-10-2358 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Holy Fire #1: The Piaseczner - Introduction & BiographyLincoln Square Synagogue, Fall Beit Midrash Series 10.15.182018-10-1656 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Sukkot 5779 - Rebbe Nachman Yahrtzeit Gathering6th St. Synagogue, 9.26.182018-09-2713 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)4 Rays Of The Besht's Light (4): The House Of Kozhnitz (HASC BMP)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 Maggid.
Sources: https://goo.gl/JVh22v
Camp HASC BMP, 7.26.182018-07-2655 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)4 Rays of the Besht's Light (3): The House of Radomsk (HASC BMP)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/17LwCL
Camp HASC BMP, 7.18.182018-07-1953 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)4 Rays Of The Besht's Light (2): The House Of Biala (HASC BMP)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, 7.11.182018-07-1252 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)4 Rays Of The Besht's Light (1): The House Of Komarno (Hasc BMP)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, 7.4.182018-07-0550 min
Shuaros (Talks, Classes, Shiurim)Personal Suffering as a Catalyst for Spiritual Creativity (YCT Yemei Iyun 5778)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
(Image from R. Shagar commentary on Likkutei Moharan, vol. 2)2018-06-261h 02