Shemuel #102 - Chapter 20:30-42 - Yehonatan's Tragedy: The Conclusion - Jun 24, 2021 - Shaul's rage, and Yehonatan's downfall. But Yehonatan salvages David's allegiance, and returns to his father - leading to his ultimate demise.

Giants of Sephardic Jewry, Week 4b: Dona Gracia - Jun 23, 2021 - The life and leadership of Dona Gracia (Mendes), presented in the context of her tumultuous world, and the particular challenges of conversos. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Giants of Sephardic Jewry, Week 4a: Don Isaac Abarbanel - Jun 23, 2021 - The life, leadership and writings of Don Isaac Abarbanel, presented in the context of his tumultuous world. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Ruth, Week 13: He who must not be named? - Jun 22, 2021 - How did Naomi and Ruth acquire land? Why does buying that land require marrying Ruth? And why do we call the failed redeemer "Ploni Almoni"?

Medical Ethics: End of Life Care - Jun 21, 2021 - Medical Assistance in Dying, withdrawing care, withholding care, and making acute care decisions for the critically ill.

Ketuvot 9b-10a - A husband's credibility - Jun 19, 2021 - Why should a husband be credible to undermine his wife's betulah-ketubah on the basis of his own testimony?

Shemitah: Aiding and Abetting Sin 3: Teliyah with an am ha'aretz; Lifnei d'lifnei iver - Jun 18, 2021 - What are the options for תלייה with one who is suspected of violating shemitah, with a general עם הארץ, and with a person of unknown piety? And may I provide materials to someone who might transfer them to someone who would use them inappropriately - לפני דלפני עור?

The Copper Serpent: The Pun and the Primordial - Jun 17, 2021 - How did Moshe know to make the serpent out of copper? A midrash suggests a pun, built on the idea that Hebrew is the language of Torah and the language of Creation. What does that mean for us?

Shemuel #101 - Chapter 20:24-31 - The Trap Is Sprung - Jun 17, 2021 - On Day 1, Shaul notices David's absence - emphasized by Yehonatan to call attention to it - but restrains himself from responding. But after that is a different story.

Giants of Sephardic Jewry, Week 3: Ramban (Nachmanides) - Jun 16, 2021 - Completing our study of Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman - his role in the controversies surrounding the Rambam's philosophy, his participation in the Disputation in Barcelona in 1263, his writings and thought. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.