Jeremiah 9 At the Twilight of Judea (chapters 38, 39, 40)

Psalms in Liturgy 1 - Psalm 23

Psalm 126, one of the "Songs of Ascents" in the book of Psalms, is a favorite in the Jewish tradition.  What are the 'songs of ascents,' and what does this psalm have to say about hope, joy, and personal challenge?

Psalms In Liturgy 3 Ps 126

Psalm 29 is part of the liturgy for greeting the Sabbath in the Jewish tradition.  This class explores the connection between this psalm and themes of power, peace, and revelation.

Psalms In Liturgy 5 - Psalm 29

Psalms In Liturgy 8 - Psalm 92

What makes Psalm 145 so compelling an expression of praise of God? An exploration of the place of this psalm in Jewish liturgy.

Psalms In Liturgy - Psalm 145

Psalms 2 Dire Straits Part 1

A reflection on the travails of the biblical past opens a window on a world with mercy.

Psalms 6 History of Israel is Torah

Responses to calamity in the book of Lamentations and in Israeli songs written in response to October 7 (2023).

Grief And Anger - Eicha & Songs Of October 7 Copy

The book of Ecclesiastes questions the connection between virtuous living and happiness.  How does this book fit into Hebrew Bible?  How does it function as an example of Wisdom Literature?  What light does it shed on the human condition today?

Megillot3.Kohelet1

Exploring Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish

Megillot.III.viii.Jonah.2.From The Belly Of The Fish

In Jonah chapter 3, the prophet conveys a terse message to the people of Nineveh.  They react immediately and profoundly.  God accepts their repentance.  Is this what Jonah thought would happen?

Megillot.III.ix.Jonah.3

An introduction to the biblical book of Daniel--a book that speaks to people who feel/felt powerless to change their world on their own.

Daniel Intro & Ch 1

At Belshazzar's feast, a mysterious hand inscribes a cryptic message - the writing on the wall.

Daniel 4.ch 5.Belshazzar

An introduction to apocalyptic literature and to the book of Daniel, chapters 7-12.  Daniel's vision of the Four Beasts.  Who is the Ancient of Days, the one like a human being, and the holy ones of the most high?

Daniel 6. Apocalyptic - Ch 7 - 4 Beasts

Chapter 12 of Daniel is the climax of the vision of the end in the final three chapters of the book.  This passage includes promises of reward that have inspired people of faith for thousands of years.

Daniel.10.Ch.12.Vision of the End of Days

Introduction to the Teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav/Breslov

Crossing the Narrow Bridge 1

Rabbi Nachman's Torah teachings within the ongoing tradition of Jewish teaching - Teachings on Depression and Joy

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Exploring Rabbi Nachman's tale, "The Humble King," also known as "The Portrait."

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The first part of Rabbi Nachman's greatest tale, The Seven Beggars.

Crossing.the.Narrow.Bridge.9.7.Beggars.Blind.Beggar

Rabbi Nachman's teaching about finding the good in others, and in ourselves.   Including a reflection on the meaning and power of music.

Crossing the Narrow Bridge. 10. Azamra

Ethics of the Fathers - Class 1 - Meeting the Mishnah

PirkeiAvot.1.Meeting the Mishnah

The Transmission of Torah and the Great Assembly (1:1); Simon the Just and his 3 things (1:2)

PirkeiAvot.2.PreHasmoneanMemories

Pirkei Avot - Ethics of the Fathers - 3 - Hillel

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A shepherd becomes a scholar, a synthesizer, an educator, a leader, and a martyr.

PirkeiAvot.5.R.Akiba

Rabbi Meir and Beruriah are unique figures in the culture of the scholars following the Bar Kokhba Revolt

PIrkeiAvot.6.Meir&Beruriah

Two rabbinic leaders in the post-Bar Kokhba Era:  Rabbi Shimon and Rabban Shimon b. Gamliel

PirkeiAvot.7.Rabbis_Shimnon

Rabbi - Rabbi Judah the Prince - leader, scholar, and publisher of the Mishnah in the year 200 CE>

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How did the rabbis of the time of the Mishnah (and following) view Greek Culture and the Roman Empire?

PirkeiAvot - Ethics of the Fathers - Greek Language & Roman Empire - 2.3, 1.10, and 3.2

Pirkei Avot - Numbered & Anonymous Teachings - Chapter 5

The Torah portions of Nitzavim & Vayelech emphasize the importance of the Torah and of the book of the Torah.  Here we explore another book as well, the Book of Life, in honor of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

David M Rosenberg

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