Megillah 6b-7a - Dec 9, 2025 - In which Adar do we read Megillat Esther, give matanot la'evyonim, read the Arba Parshiyot and so on? And what happens on Purim Katan?

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 58: 9:14-20 - First Contact - Dec 8, 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. Shemuel and Shaul meet; what is the meaning of Shemuel's first messages to Shaul? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 57: 9:10-14 - Locating Shemuel, Part 2 - Dec 7, 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. Why record the story of Shaul and the women of Ramah? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 56: 9:10-13 - Locating Shemuel - Dec 5, 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 do the events leading up to Shaul's first meeting with Shemuel demonstrate that Hashem is moving the pieces into place? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Saving Your Brother Is Different: Leah, Yaakov and the Draft - Dec 5, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Vayishlach 5786. Looking at the Chareidi fear of IDF service, in light of Rav Zalman Sorotzkin's insight into how Chazal viewed Leah's refusal to endanger her religiosity to save Esav, and Yaakov's refusal to endanger Dinah's religiosity to save Esav.

Saving Your Brother Is Different - Dec 4, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Vayishlach 5786. Looking at the Chareidi fear of IDF service, in light of Rav Zalman Sorotzkin's insight into how Chazal viewed Leah's refusal to endanger her religiosity to save Esav, and Yaakov's refusal to endanger Dinah's religiosity to save Esav.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 55: 9:3-9 - A Revelatory Search for Donkeys - Dec 4, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What does Shaul's search for his father's missing donkeys reveal about his character? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 6a-6b - Dec 2, 2025 - Rabbi Yitzchak's series of statements, about city names, the downfall of Rome, conversion of idolatry to serve Hashem, effort and success in learning Torah, theodicy, and much more.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #51 - Gelcaps - Dec 2, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: When are medications delivered in hard or soft gelatin capsules permitted? 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 54: 9:2 - Shaul's Fine Qualities - Dec 2, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What traits of Shaul lead Hashem to choose him as king? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel