Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 74: 12:1-5 - Who bears witness to Shemuel's integrity? - Jan 16, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Three ways to read Shemuel's final speech - and who is the witness who declares "Witness"? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 73: 12:3 - Echoes of Moshe and Korach - Jan 15, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shemuel defends his record of not harming anyone. Why does this sound like Moshe's response to Korach? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 72: 12:1-2 - How Old Is Shemuel? - Jan 13, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. As Shemuel begins his farewell address by stressing his old age - how old is he? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 71: 11:14-15 A New Coronation; Shaul's Humility - Jan 3, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Why does Shemuel coronate Shaul again? And what do we now know about Shaul? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Trust the Process! - Jan 2, 2026 - Derashah for Parshat Vayechi 5786. Why does Yaakov want to tell his sons about "the end of days?" And then why does he stop? Correcting the error of Kayin.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 70: 11:11-12 - Shaul: Victorious and Humble - Jan 2, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shaul routs Amon! And he spares his former opponents. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

The Yahrtzeit of Ezra HaSofer: Guardian of the Masorah - Jan 1, 2026 - Why did Chazal equate Ezra's passing with the translation of Torah into Greek, and the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem before destroying the first Beit HaMikdash? Three ways to understand Ezra's title of "sofer".

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 69: 11:8-10 - The Census (of Yehudah) - Jan 1, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How does Shaul count the Jews who rally to defend Yavesh Gilad? And why count Yehudah separately? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 7b - Dec 30, 2025 - Rav Ashi and Ameimar. What are the different rules for Shabbos and Yom Tov, regarding ochel nefesh - and its machshirin? What are the different penalties for Shabbos and Yom Kippur?

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #54 - Addressing Intolerable Pain on Shabbat - Dec 30, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: What may we do for intolerable pain on Shabbat, such as a case of testicular torsion? Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical