Yeshayahu

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1. The Function of Shevna

   Dr. Tova Ganzel

   תאריך פרסום: תשעב | |

   In this class we will study the relationship between Shevna's act of hewing a tomb in an unsuitable location and his punishment. We will also explore how Shevna's realm of responsibility as second only to the king sheds light on our understanding of the punishment that Yeshayahu predicts for him in vv. 15-25 as a result of Shevna's construction of the tomb.

2. The Final Vision (Part 1)

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   Chapter 10 is dated to the third year of Koresh. The descriptions of Koresh in Yeshayahu and in Ezra imply that he showed kindness towards the Jews and acted as God's emissary. Daniel’s mourning and the angel’s message to Daniel seem to lead to a conclusion that after giving permission to build the Beit HaMikdash, Koresh suspended this permission. Daniel’s vision takes place on the 24th of the month. The 24th of the month comes up repeatedly throughout prophecies in the period of the building of the second Beit HaMikdash.

3. Yeshayahu & Yerushalayim - Paradise Regained

   Shani Taragin |

   In this class, Mrs. Taragin analyzes the poetic nature of Yeshayahu's prophecies, and draws parallels between his words and those of various texts across Tanach. Yeshayahu tried to urge the people, through his lyrical wording of God's messages, to return to the ideal state of the world, as we see with Adam in Gan Eden.
    

4. Yeshayahu 40-41 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   The prophecy in Chapter 40 opens with a call of consolation for Jerusalem, followed by a call for the clearing of a path to prepare for God's return to Jerusalem, and then God's arrival to Jerusalem is heralded. In the second part of the Chapter (12-31), the prophet presents an argument against idolaters, and contrasts the unique nature of God-with God as Omnipotent Creator and Ruler of the World against the futility and nothingness of idols.

   Chapter 41 continues the polemic against idols and idol-worshippers from the previous chapter and calls for idolaters to be brought to justice. The chapter continues with a description of the desert blooming during the time of Redemption.

5. Yeshayahu 46-47 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   Chapter 46 describes the destruction of the Babylonian idols following Koresh's conquest of Babylonia. Chapter 47 discusses the political downfall of Babylonia and includes a prophecy of destruction and scorn for "Maiden Babylonia." This prophecy foresees Babylonia's fall from an exalted height-the biggest empire in the world- to the lowest possible position.

    

6. Yeshayahu 50-51 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   Chapters 50-51 emphasize God's commitment to the redemption of Israel, and contrast the responsibility placed on Israel not to delay the time of redemption.

7. Yeshayahu 54-55 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   In Chapter 54, the Prophet Yeshayahu continues to console and encourage Zion. This time, the consolation involves a dramatic, impossible, transformation: from a barren, desolate woman to a beloved wife who is the happy mother of children; from a weak, destitute woman to a wealthy, secure lady. 

   Chapter 55 includes one of the most well-known prophecies about teshuva, one that is read on regular Fast Days. Throughout the prophecy, the idea of Divine awakening is interwoven with the idea of human awakening: God approaches man, and it is upon man to take advantage of this time of favor to come close to God through his teshuva (return).

8. Yeshayahu 56-57 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   In Chapter 56, the sphere of redemption widens and comes to one of its highest peaks. The prophet prophesies about the idea that the redemption of Israel and the building of the Beit HaMikdash (Temple) will be spiritual processes with universal significance and import. 

   At the center of Chapter 57 is a strong rebuke against idol worshippers among the People. The prophet describes the moral degeneration connected with idolatrous rituals: ritual prostitution and killing of children.

9. Yeshayahu 58-60 - Matan Al HaPerek

   Rabbi David Sabato

   Chapter 58 deals with the question of the nature of Fast Days, and ends with the ideal characteristics of Shabbat. 

   Chapter 59 describes the redemption as God's kindness toward humanity, whose sins are responsible for the state of the "Hidden Face" of God.

   Chapter 60 depicts a bright, spectacular image of redemption, at whose center stands Zion, shining with a precious light.

10. Yeshayahu 61- 64 - Matan Al HaPerek

    Rabbi David Sabato

    Chapter 61 begins with the heralding of the redemption and continues with the transformation of all of Israel to Priests of God. 

    Chapter 62 depicts the redemption as the rejoicing of a bride and groom,  blossoming, and a great light. Chapters 63-64 present a communal prayer and supplication about the destruction and exile engulfing Israel.

11. Yeshayahu 65-66 - Matan Al HaPerek

    Rabbi David Sabato

    The two concluding perakim of Yeshayahu include both rebuke of the nation’s sinners and discussion of the goodness bestowed on the righteous. The first section of our perek (1-7) harshly rebukes the nation for its addiction to idolatry. In the second section (8-15), the prophet contrasts the punishment of the evil doers to the reward of the righteous. In the third section (16-25), the prophet describes the hidden remuneration saved for the righteous. He likens this reward to the creation of a new world, a description which is parallel to the prophecies regarding the end of days in perakim 2 and 12. The prophecy of consolation in our perek, unlike the previous prophecies regarding the end of days, describes the refinement of Yerushalayim’s reality which will occur within the framework of the natural order.

12. A Holistic Approach to Understanding Sefer Yeshayahu

    Rabbi Yitzchak Twersky | 55 minutes

    This shiur discusses the parallels between Sefer Yeshayahu and the song of Ha'azinu, noticing the distinct literary connections between them. By closely examining the book as a whole we can learn about the clear progression throughout the book, beginning with prophecies of destruction and ending with redemption, rebuilding, and consolation. 

13. Haftarat Eikev: Remembering the Walls of Jerusalem

    Rabbi David Silverberg