Yirmiyahu 1: The Reluctant Prophet and Nation - Jul 1, 2018 - The messages of the opening, autobiographical chapter of Jeremiah, for the Jewish nation as it enters exile.

Shemuel #5 - 1:9-12: Chanah's Prayer: Aggression, Length, Silence - Jun 28, 2018 - Three aspects of Chanah's prayer, and how they translate in rabbinical advice regarding prayer in our day.

Muktzeh: Muktzeh machmat issur - Jun 29, 2018 - The definition of מוקצה מחמת איסור, and discussion of issues including intent, גומרו בידי אדם and תנאי.

The Rabbinate of Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman - Jun 27, 2018 - Similar to https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/900432 on the halachic positions of Rav Unterman, but geared toward a group including many people without background in Torah text study.

Nechemiah, Week 28: 12:27-13:3 - Dedication / Levi Payroll / Amon and Moav - Jun 26, 2018 - The dedication ceremony for Jerusalem and its wall; Nechemiah introduces a new payroll system for Shevet Levi, and it's a big deal; Amon and Moav are out!

Yeshayah 50: The Relationship with G-d and Navi - Jun 25, 2018 - Can the relationship with G-d end? What is the prophet's craft, as described by Yeshayah? Part of the haftorah of Ekev.

Nechemiah, Week 27: Chapter 12 - Leadership / Dedication - Jun 22, 2018 - Shifts, Kohanim Gedolim and leaders of the tribe of Levi; Dedication of Jerusalem and its Wall. What did that dedication accomplish?

Magic - Jun 18, 2018 - Does Judaism believe that human beings can perform supernatural deeds, such as via spells? Geared toward a group including people who lack strong background in Torah text study.

Shemuel #4 - 1:9-12: Chanah, and her Prayer for a Child - Jun 14, 2018 - Introducing Chanah. And starting to look at her prayer; why do the Sages understood her prayer as aggressive?

The Halachic Rulings of Rabbi Avraham Shapira - Jun 11, 2018 - The platform and halachic approach of the State of Israel's Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi from 1983-1992, Rabbi Avraham Elkanah Kahana Shapira z"l.