| Date | Class | | OQ | C | H | E | K | R | Comments | Flag Rating |
| 02/08/2013 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible |  | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | No | hes the only teacher ever to give me an F.
i couldnt believe he failed me!!!! i came to every class and studied for a week for the final but i got nothing for it. if you have previous backround of bible than this class could be ok, but otherwize ovoid it he grades way to harshly and for me there was not much to like about him at all. |  |
| 01/03/2012 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible |  | 4.2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Yes | Difficult class, you'll have to study like hell to do well, but its worth it, and not impossible. In YU you get a lot of Professors who are extremely knowledgeable but are boring and do not present the material well. There are other teachers who present the material well, but sort of seem less serious. Professor Bernstein is both extremely knowledgeable and clear and entertaining, which is a good combination, and is a pretty nice guy as well. It's a lot of material, but if you put in the effort, download the Kandel Notes, and listen in class, you'll do fine. | |
| 09/28/2010 | 3659 - Ecclesiastes | | 3.8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Yes | Very stimulating class, but difficult final and essay. If you genuinely find Bible interesting, then you must take Dr. Bernstein for something. Qohelet is a great class and he is very passionate about the subject. | |
| 12/31/2009 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | Yes | I was told not to take him because he is a really tough grader but i ended up loving the class. If you would like to have a comprehensive introduction to the things you should be thinking about when you read Tanakh and you will work for an A, I would recommend him. If you want an easy A dont. No paper just final and midterm and a great set of notes on this site. | |
| 09/22/2009 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible |  | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | Yes | Tough grader. When answering a question, write everything you know about the topic, to the fullest extent possible. | |
| 12/30/2008 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | No | hard teacher who at times isnt so clear. on the other hand, very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject | |
| 12/29/2008 | 3409 - Five Megillot | | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | No | HARD and very controversial thinking | |
| 10/27/2008 | 1083H - Early Jewish Biblical Interpretation | | 3.8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | Yes | A earth-shattering class; a life changing learning experience. Professor Bernstein's EJBI will sharpen your mind, change the way you look at Midrashim, Targumim, and the way you view the world. This class, though a very difficult one, is one of the best given at YU and gives you a chance to explore biblical interpretation in depth, giving you a new outlook and the why and how of Midrashim, Targumim, and other biblical rewrites. A must take. Highly recommended. | |
| 05/15/2007 | 3410 - Five Megillot | | 3.8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | Yes | Great teacher amazing knowledge. If interested in learning torah correctly without any theological rhetoric that shadows what the text is actually saying. Highly recomended
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| 12/25/2006 | 3659 - Ecclesiastes | | 3.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Yes | You make your way through Kohelet, reading along (on your own) with a peirush and an academic interpretation. Then, in class, everyone discusses what they think the pasuk/section means. It is difficult to emerge from the course with a holisitic understanding of the book, but you will hear a variety of understandings. Speak up if you have something to say, since the Professor is eager to engage in discussion. But if you are quiet or unassertive, you will go unnoticed. That matters for grades too. | |
| 12/13/2006 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 4.2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Yes | Dr. Bernstein is a knowledgable and great professor. Though I only audited his Intro to Bible course, having already taken it with a different professor, I still learned a lot. I would definitely take him.
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| 11/26/2006 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 4.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | Yes | Professor Bernstein is an excellent teacher. His classes are interesting, fun and very informative. He is extremely knowledgeable in Bible and of the of the many Amoraim, Rishonim and Bible scholars whose views the course material primarily consists of. Be prepared to learn many of the sources over the week if you want to be able to participate in class. The tests are fairly difficult but if you study you can pull a good mark and you will remember many important facts about Tanach which you can use for all learning and in life. Highly recommended.
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| 10/18/2006 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 3.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | Yes | Professor Bernstein's class is invoking to your Torah knowledge and thought. He openly confronts issues that your average high school rabbi would steer away from. Difficult but worth it.
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| 10/06/2006 | 1015 - Introduction to the Bible | | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | Yes | If you can kill a B and want to learn something take this course. Incredibly difficult due to the amount of material and tough grading, but worth it.
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