Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 68: 11:2-7 - Shaul Rallies the Troops - Dec 30, 2025 - 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 respond to the threat of Amon against Yavesh Gilad? And why does he respond this way, in particular? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yehoshua #8: 2:4-14 - Action and Negotiation - Dec 29, 2025 - Rachav hides the spies, saving them - and then requests kindness and a sign of truth from them. And why is she so poetic?

Fourteen Centuries #61: Introducing the Kuzari, Part 3 of 3 - Dec 28, 2025 - Completing our look at Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi's start to the Kuzari - how the Jew presents the foundations of Jewish belief. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 67: 11:1 - Why does Amon attack Yavesh Gilad? - Dec 28, 2025 - 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. After Shaul is anointed, Amon attacks Yavesh Gilad. Why? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 66: 10:24-27 - Shaul, Rejected - Dec 26, 2025 - 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. Fresh off the coronation, the people reject Shaul; why? And what does he do? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 65: 10:17-24 - Shaul's Lottery - Dec 25, 2025 - 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 is identified as the new king! To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 7b - Dec 23, 2025 - The details of mishloach manot and matanot la'evyonim. Rabbah, Rabbi Zeira and intoxication at the Purim Seudah. And a bonus: Who wrote Megillat Esther?

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #53 - Inserting an IV on Shabbat - Dec 23, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: Is there a halachic problem on Shabbat with the expected flashback of blood when placing an IV? 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

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 64: 10:14-17 - Shaul and his uncle - Dec 23, 2025 - 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. What do we learn from Shaul's conversation with his uncle? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yehoshua #7: 2:1-3 - Yehoshua's Changes, Rachav's Heroism - Dec 22, 2025 - How did Yehoshua attempt to correct the errors of the original Meraglim? What do we know about Rachav?