Naaleh Topic - Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem

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07/11/09--22:00: Class 1: Eicha: Yirmiyahu's Kinna (chan 2541288)

In this Torah shiur (class) introducing the Kinnot of Tisha B'av, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of the dual nature of Tisha B'av as a day of mourning and a public fast day.  Rabbi David then reviews Megillat Eicha, and shows how it parallels many of the themes of the Kinnot.  The class also presents the loss of the Beit Hamikdash as well as the overwhelming human tragedy of the Churban as the primary themes of both Megillat Eicha and the Kinnot.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.


By: Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 07/12/2009
Category: Exile, Fast Days, Megillot, Mourning, Tisha B'av
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07/24/09--22:00: Class 3: Bemoaning G-d's Anger (chan 2541288)

In this Torah shiur (class) explaining the Kinnot (mourning poems) recited on Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the themes and structure of the kinna "Eicha Atzta B'Apecha".  In this class, we examine the reaction of the Jewish people to the destruction of the exile.  Although the kinna is a mournful one, it also expresses the hope that we will merit redemption through the bris avos (the covenant made between Hashem and our forefathers).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.


By: Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 07/25/2009
Category: Exile, Fast Days, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av
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07/26/09--22:00: Class 4: The Lessons of Jewish History (chan 2541288)

In this Torah shiur (class) on selected Kinnos recited on Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Avishai David explains kinna number nine, "Eicha Tifarti", in detail.  The kinna describes the tragedies of Jewish history, and the terrible consequences of distorting its causes.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.


By: Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 07/27/2009
Category: Exile, Fast Days, History, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av
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07/12/10--22:00: Class 5: Kinna 18: Broken Relationship (chan 2541288)

In this Torah shiur (class) on the kinnot of Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Avishai David explains the background and meaning of the kinna by Elazar haKalir entitled 'V'ata amarta, heitiv eitiv imach', (and You said, "I will be do many kindnesses to you").  In this kinna, the special relationship of the Jewish People with Hashem as promised in the desert and as seen throughout Jewish history seems to be shattered, as troubles and tribulations are unleashed on the Jewish nation during the time of the Churban (destruction of the Beit Hamikdash/Temple).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.


By: Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 07/13/2010
Category: Exile, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av
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07/16/10--22:00: Class 6: Kinna 22: Mass Suicide For Hashem's Name (chan 2541288)

This Torah class by Rabbi Avishai David explaining the kinnot of Tisha B'av, focuses on the incredible phenomenon of mass suicide in various Jewish communities faced with the choice of death or conversion to Christianity.  Rabbi David discusses the halachic background to these killings, as well as the tragedy of the loss of incredible Torah scholars during these times.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.


By: Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 07/17/2010
Category: Exile, History, Month of Av, Tisha B'av, Tzadikkim
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