Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 120: 16:14-17 - Shaul's Ruach Raah - Apr 19, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. With Dovid anointed, Shaul goes into decline. But why? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 119: 16:12-13 - Ruddy, good eyes, good appearance? - Apr 17, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. What is the meaning of describing Dovid as אדמוני, and of attractive eyes and a good appearance? I thought Hashem isn't selecting a king based on appearance? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

To Be a Berachah, Return to Israel - Apr 16, 2026 - Derashah for Yom ha'Atzmaut 5786. All of us will need to return to Israel in the time of Mashiach, to fulfill the mission of והיה ברכה which began with Avraham, continued with our national life in Israel, evolved in exile, and will be completed when we return.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 118: 16:11-13 - Anointing Dovid - Apr 16, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why is Hashem harsh in urging Shemuel to anoint Dovid? And why doesn't Shemuel follow through with the feast? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 117: 16:7-10 - Why did Hashem rebuke Shemuel? - Apr 14, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why did Hashem rebuke Shemuel for choosing Eliav? And what is the connection back to Chapter 9? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 116: 16:4-10 - How was Shemuel Fooled? - Apr 12, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF. Why does Shemuel think Eliav should be the next king? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

From Twelve Channels, One Nation - Apr 7, 2026 - Derashah for Day 7 of Pesach 5786. Why did Hashem have each shevet travel its own path through Yam Suf, given how destructive tribalism has been for the Jewish people? Preserving distinct identity can enable national unity.

And the Rabbit Listened - Apr 6, 2026 - Derashah for the eighth day of Pesach 5786. At Marah, why did Hashem use bitter wood to heal the bitter water (as explained in midrashim)? And why did Hashem have Moshe use natural wood? A homiletic, Yizkor-associated read of the midrash, to teach a lesson in helping others to sit in bitterness.

Our National Return to Gan Eden - Apr 1, 2026 - Derashah for Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach 5786. Three explanations of the Garden of Shir HaShirim - Mishkan, Gan Eden, and Eretz Yisrael. Based on shiurim by Rabbi Moshe Taragin and Dr. Yael Ziegler.

The Omer: The Yom Tov Sheni Mitzvah - Mar 31, 2026 - Brief dvar torah for the second day of Pesach 5786. Why does the Torah present the Omer as a "day after" mitzvah? And why must each of us count? The message of a barley minchah.