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Source Sheets on the Five Scrolls by Rabbi David M. Rosenberg
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Megillot III vii Jonah 1 Intro to Jonah - Fleeing the Word of GodThe first of four classes on the book of Jonah, each addressing one of the four chapters of the book.
Megillot: Sources and CommentariesResources for the Five Scrolls
David M. Rosenberg•416 Views•February 5, 2023•Megillot,Tanach,Ruth,Resources,Esther,Five Scrolls,Bible,Tanakh
Megillot III Kohelet vi Youth, Old Age, & EpiloguesThe final passages of Kohelet include a description of decay concluding with a judgement of הבל הבלים / all is vanity/mere breath/vapor. That is followed by two epilogues which describe the work of Kohelet and place the book of Kohelet into the context of other Jewish teachings of God and man.
Megillot III Kohelet v The City & WisdomChapters 9 and 10 of Kohelet reflect on the role of Wisdom in sustaining the City (government, the state).
David M. Rosenberg•43 Views•March 29, 2024•Kohelet,Government,Wealth,War,King,Folly,Ecclesiastes,Leadership,City,Wisdom
Megillot III Kohelet iv Findings about God and HumanityIn chapters 5 and 7 of Ecclesiastes, Kohelet reflects on piety, the end of things, human foibles, and his search for wisdom among people.
David M. Rosenberg•58 Views•March 24, 2024•Ecclesiastes,Misogyny,Woman Wisdom,Wisdom,Lady Wisdom,Women
Megillot III - Kohelet iii God is in Control - PolaritiesKohelet 3:1-4:3 explore God's control of the world and of human experience. This selection includes the famous poem sometimes called 'A Time for Everything' and popularized in Pete Seeger's song "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
Megillot III - Kohelet ii 1:12-2:26 Experience of the KingA royal biography - the experience of a king illuminates the search for wisdom. What does Kohelet learn as a king?
Megillot III - Kohelet & Jonah: Limits to Understanding Class 1 Intro to Kohelet - Wisdom & VanityThis opening class on Kohelet/Ecclesiastes + Jonah introduces the book of Kohelet, particularly as an example of Wisdom Literature in Tanach, and explores the book's opening passage.
Megillot II. Class 10. Song of Songs 5The last portion of Song of Songs - 7:12-8:14 - presents a montage of poetic fragments about love. The "Song" ends in the middle of an episode in the relationship of the lovers. In fact, it began, similarly, in the middle of an episode. The love never ends.
Megillot II. Class 9. Song of Songs 4A discussion of Chapters 6 and 7 of Song of Songs.
David M. Rosenberg•153 Views•December 2, 2023•Nature,Spring,The Land of Israel,Song of Songs,Women,Men,Love
Megillot II. Class 8. Song of Songs 3Chapters 4 and 5 of Song of Songs present more complex similes and a dialogue between the Maiden and the Daughters of Jerusalem
Megillot II. Class 7. Song of Songs 2In this class, we will explore chapters 2 and 3 of Song of Songs.
David M. Rosenberg•147 Views•November 18, 2023•Love,Jerusalem,Israel,God,The Land of Israel,Solomon,Cities,Flowers,Animals
Megillot II. Songs of Mourning & Love. Class 6. Song of Songs 1Introduction to the Song of Songs. The unique challenges and possibilities of interpretation posed by this collection of love poems.
David M. Rosenberg•134 Views•November 11, 2023•Pardes,Peshat,Five Megillot,Derash,Remez,Song of Songs,Sod
Megillot II. Class 5. Lamentations 5This source sheet explores themes of the final chapter of Lamentations/Eicha.
David M. Rosenberg•136 Views•November 4, 2023•קינות,Sin,Eicha,Punishment,Churban,Despair,Despair,Destruction,Prayer,The Scroll of Lamentations,Jerusalem,Lamentations,Sins,Lamentation,Hope,Punishment,Prayer,Hope,Suffering,Lamentations,Sins of the Jewish People,Kinot,Jerusalem,Destruction of Jerusalem
Megillot II. Class 4. Lamentations 4Chapter 4 of Lamentations/Eicha paints a detailed and harrowing account of the suffering of Jerusalem during and following the Babylonian siege.
David M. Rosenberg•191 Views•October 28, 2023•Temple,Hunger,Siege,Babylonian Exile,Jerusalem,Babylon,Churban,Edom,Destruction
Megillot II. Class 3. Lamentations 3. EverymanIn Chapter 3 of Lamentations/Eicha, the "I" is Everyman who expresses the pain and darkness of suffering and maintains a hopeful attitude despite all.
Megillot II. Class 2. Lamentations 2. "The Lord has acted like a foe" (2:5)Chapter 2 of Lamentations/Eicha focuses on God's role in the destruction of Jerusalem and expresses deep anger at God.
Megillot II: Lamentations & Song of Songs - Songs of Mourning & Love - Class 1: Lamentations 1First class in a ten-part series on Lamentations/Eicha and Song of Songs/Shir haShirim
David M. Rosenberg•234 Views•July 10, 2023•Lamentations,Jerusalem,Babylonia,Jeremiah,Temple,Exile,Eicha,Destruction,Mourning
Ruth 4 (May 2023)Naomi's plan in chapter 3 of the Book of Ruth comes to fruition in chapter 4, thanks to the intelligence and bravery of Ruth, the commitment and determination of Boaz, and the support of the people of Bethlehem. This class brings our discussion of the book to a close.
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