Shemuel #84 - 18:1-5 - King David and Yehonatan, Part 2 - Jan 21, 2021 - Did King David love Yehonatan? What was the covenant about? Why did Yehonatan give his tunic, armour and weapons - and why did David accept them, after rejecting Shaul's armour and weapons? And what is the intent in describing David's success in 18:5?

Shoftim 20:11-17 - Gathering for War - Jan 19, 2021 - Did Givah deserve death? And if so, then why did Binyamin defend them? And why did we not see such outrage regarding Michah's temple?

Esther, Week 12: Esther's Plan, Party #2, a Very Tall Gallows - Jan 19, 2021 - Why does Esther throw a party, and why invite Haman? Why a second party? And why is Haman impressed with the idea of a 50-cubit gallows?

Ketuvot 5b: Liability for breaking betulim on Shabbat - Jan 17, 2021 - The two branches or argument, regarding having initial sexual relations on Shabbat

Shemitah: Permitted Agricultural Work, Part 2 - Jan 15, 2021 - Finishing explaining the leniency to do agricultural work in shemitah to prevent loss, and then discussing the permission for אוקמי אילנא - is "okmei ilana" permitted because it isn't עבודה שבשדה ושבכרם, or because of פסידא? And does that make any practical difference? (Yes.)

Short Spirit, Hard Labour and Inspiring Our Children to Dream - Jan 14, 2021 - The Jews listened to Moshe's message in Shemot 4:31; why didn't they listen to Moshe's beautiful speech in Shemot 6:6-9? How might this connect with the שבעה דנחמתא - the seven haftarot of consolation? And what lessons can we draw from this, in raising the next generation of Jews?

Shemuel #83 - 18:1-5 - King David and Yehonatan, Part 1 - Jan 14, 2021 - More regarding King David's "love" relationships, and then starting to examine King David's relationship with Yehonatan.

Shoftim 19:29-20:11 - Gathering for War - Jan 12, 2021 - The tribal leaders gather, Levi tells his story, and the tribes prepare for a united war - while Binyamin waits.

Esther, Week 11: Mordechai's Pitch, Threat to Esther, a Divine Structure - Jan 12, 2021 - Why does Mordechai express uncertainty in appealing to Esther? Was Esther more popular than Mordechai? The threat to Esther for going to the king. The two sides of Haman's career

Medical Ethics: Infection Control in the Era of COVID - Jan 11, 2021 - The role of personal discretion, and a physician's personal medical opinion, in determining policy re: reporting potential close contacts, reporting a lack of safety measures, choosing not to see patients due to health concerns, and choosing to see patients despite health risks