Celebrating 70, Topic 4a: The Election of Menachem Begin - May 16, 2018 - What was it about the election of Prime Minister Menachem Begin that inspired some, and frightened others? Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Nechemiah, Week 23: 10:1-30 - The Pact and its Signatories - May 15, 2018 - Why did the Jews make a new covenant, and what determined who signed the document?

From 10 to 613 - May 10, 2018 - Exploring the classic idea that the 10 Dibrot are somehow linked to the 613 mitzvot - what does that mean, and what it teach us about the nature of the presentation of the Torah at Sinai in general? [Note: Some of the sources cited speak about luchot, but their point still relates to the day of matan torah as well.]

Celebrating 70, Topic 2b: The Langer Affair - May 9, 2018 - The story of Chava Langer's two marriages, and the question of whether her children Chanoch and Miriam from her second marriage would be viewed as mamzerim. The impact on Religion and State in Israel. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Celebrating 70, Topic 3a: Zionism = Racism? - May 9, 2018 - United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 condemning Zionism as a form of racism. How did it happen? And is the charge entirely unfounded? The issue of non-Jewish life in a Jewish state. Geared toward a group including people without strong background in Torah text study.

Risk Management and Other People's Money - May 9, 2018 - Session on different models of the relationship between a financial advisor and client, in terms of permissible risk-taking and liability. Too rushed, but some of the sources may be useful.

The Halachic Rulings of Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman - May 7, 2018 - The platform and halachic approach of the State of Israel's second Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman z"l.

Nechemiah, Week 22: 9:22-10:1 - Prayer and Pact - May 8, 2018 - Conclusion of the nation's prayer, and starting on the national pact which would provide a constitution for the young community.

Legal Ethics: Professional Confidentiality and the Demands of Jewish Law - May 6, 2018 - What are the roots of the principle of confidentiality in general, and in the practice of law specifically - within the rules of Canada and Ontario, and within Jewish law? What are the exceptions to the principle? May one share information in order to save someone from financial harm, or in order to protect one's self? What happens when halachah and the Law Society are in conflict regarding disclosure? (Somewhat more sophisticated than the class recorded in January 2014.)

Muktzeh: Muktzeh Machmat Gufo, Part 2 - May 4, 2018 - Wrapping up several issues in מוקצה מחמת גופו, including items which are useful to specific populations and pre-Shabbat designation of useless items for particular roles