Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 149: 18:10-13 - Shaul's New Low - Jun 12, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Shaul, in his deterioration, attacks Dovid physically and then makes him a military officer. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

America 250: The Activism of Rabbi Yissachar Ber Illowy - Jun 11, 2026 - Rabbi Illowy's embrace of קנאות, and how that played out in his dealings with a wide range of situations: Yom Tov Sheni, Reform theology, Conversion to Judaism and more.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 148: 18:6-9 - Why does Shaul take the song seriously? - Jun 11, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why is Shaul worried by the women's praise for Dovid? He is still the king! To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Challah: It's Your Mitzvah - Jun 10, 2026 - Why do we stand for the berachah on tzitzit (and mitzvot in general), and not the berachah on separating challah? Because some mitzvot are for us.

Yehoshua #20: 5:13-15 - What connects this story with Perek 8? - Jun 8, 2026 - What is the purpose of Yehoshua's meeting with a malach at the end of Chapter 5? And why do Chazal say this happened during preparations for war with Ai in Chapter 8?

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #67 - Shabbat Meals With Diabetes - Jun 8, 2026 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: Navigating Kiddush and Hamotzi in ways that are safe for people with diabetes. Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 147: 18:6-9 - The Women Praise Shaul and Dovid - Jun 8, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. After Dovid kills Goliath, he and Shaul take a tour together. The women of the cities praise both of them, but Shaul thinks they are honoring Dovid more. Why? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Fourteen Centuries #69: Rabbi Elazar of Worms (Rokeiach), Part 1 - Jun 7, 2026 - Introducing the second great figure of Chasidei Ashkenaz: Rabbi Elazar ben Yehudah ben Klonymus of Worms, the Rokeiach. His role in Halachah, and his blend of Halachah with Drash, Remez and Kabbalah. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 146: 18:1-5 - The Yehonatan/Dovid Bond - Jun 7, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Four levels in the bond between Yehonatan and Dovid. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 145: 18:1-5 - Yehonatan Meets Dovid - Jun 5, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why is the story of Yehonatan meeting Dovid, and bonding with him, placed in the middle of Shaul's conversation with Dovid? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel