Chanuka-a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma - Dec 5, 2022 - Why isnt Chanuka in the Mishna as a masechet? Also 7 days and not 8-the famous question of the Bet Yosef.

Dedicated in memory of Rabbi Irving Jacobs zal whose yahrzeit is 2 days before Chanuka.

Parshat Vayera 5783 - Nov 8, 2022 - In memory of Lord Sacks z"l and Rabbi Irving Jacobs z"l-2 remarkable teachers whose yahrzeits take place during these weeks.

Parshat Lech Lecha 5783 - Nov 1, 2022 - Post deluge covenant and the significance for future generations. Also, how many times did Avram go to Israel?

Parshat Noach 5783-the challenge of technology - Oct 25, 2022 - A fantastic insight from Nechama Liebowitz zal.

Parshat Ki Tetze-what is sefer Devarim really about? - Sep 7, 2022 - Rav Kaminetsky's brilliant overview of sefer Devarim.Also Rav Goren on the Yefat Toar.

Netaneh Tokef-History and theology - Sep 1, 2021 - Part of a lecture discussing this beautiful prayer-where did it really come from?

To argue or not to argue-session -2nd issue of Eretz Yisrael-land for peace - Jul 27, 2021 - Part 3 of the shiur on debates regarding Eretz Yisrael.The sources dealing with land for peace discussions.

Conclusion of the summer series. Hoping to continue after the chagim in the Fall.

To argue or not to argue-session -Shemitta pt.2 - Jul 27, 2021 - Continuation of shiur on shemitta and heter mechira.

Debates in Jewish history-Shemitta pt.1 - Jul 27, 2021 - First part of a shiur dealing with the history of the debate over 'heter mechira' in Israel.Shemitta year is almost upon us-5782.

To argue or not to argue-session #2 Famous women in Jewish history - Jun 22, 2021 - A look at 2 famous women and their opinions.They become truly inspirational.1) Beruriah 2) Rebetzin Baila.