Series on the ”King in the Field”

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 1.
This is part of the greater ELUL- TISHREI series. We’ve included here only the ELUL matters. The Hebrew word for year “shana” means both repetition and change. This class focuses on the cycle of the Jewish year and the opportunities for personal growth it offers us. The qualities of Elul and Tishrei are highlighted through a comparison with the other seasons of the year. Easy to follow – some intermediate concepts.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 2.
The gift of redemption at Pesach must be internalized and earned through personal spiritual growth during the rest of the year – especially during the period of Elul, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Easy to follow – some intermediate concepts.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 3.
The Jewish calendar includes days infused with a particular energy. It is up to us to tap into the unique potential of these days every year – whether we are ready or not. The class begins with several Chassidic stories leading into a deep discussion of the inner meaning of time. Highlights are insights into the personal connections between early Chassidic giants and stories about the Helige (Holy) Rizhiner Rebbe. Easy to follow.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 4.
Eye-opening examples of the uniqueness of each day are presented: Chanuka and the Building of the Mishkan, Pesach and Avraham’s battle with the 4 Kings, and the dark history of Tisha B’Av and the Three Weeks. Stories of the great Rogatchaver give insight into the way a Jew interacts with time. Easy to follow.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 5.
The King in the Field metaphor. Rabbi Paltiel tells a deep and inspiring story that expands the mashal (metaphor) of “The King is in the Field” to cover the main elements of Elul, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Succos. The rest of the classes in this series will build on this story. Easy to follow.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 6.
The mashal (example) presented in the previous class is opened up. The moments of inspiration in the Yom Tovim of Tishrei make it possible for us to be extraordinary for the rest of the year. The real measure of “success” as a Jew is how much of our holiness in shul do we bring into our homes? Easy to follow overall – some intermediate level concepts but all Hebrew phrases are translated clearly into English.

Series on the ”King in the Field” CLASS 7.
The Holy AriZal (Rabbi Yitzchak Luria) taught that the month of Elul is a time of the revelation of the 13 Attributes of Mercy (the 13 Middos HaRachamim). However, it is known from “convention” (e.g., Mishnah, Gemara, and Midrashim) that the 10 Days of Teshuvah (between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur) are a time of the revelation of the 13 Attributes of Mercy. In this class, Rabbi Paltiel explains how the “King in the Field” analogy resolves this seeming contradiction. Intermediate level material.