Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 45: 7:7-14 - Victory over the Plishtim - Nov 15, 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. Hashem responds to Shemuel's korban, and saves us from the Plishtim in the short-term and long-term. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 44: 7:3-6 - Pouring out water before Hashem? - Nov 14, 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. Introducing a brief utopian moment under Shemuel - but why are they pouring out water? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yitzchak, don't leave home! / Rivkah, leave home! - Nov 13, 2025 - Brief derashah for Parshat Chayei Sarah 5786. Why does Avraham insist that Yitzchak not go to Aram? Is it to ensure he stays in Israel, to avoid a return to Aram, or to secure the future connection of Jews to Israel? Could it also be to benefit Rivkah's growth?

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 43: 7:2 - How long did Shemuel live? - Nov 13, 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. Two passages of gemara say Shemuel died at the age of 52; how do we calculate that number, and does everyone agree? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 5b-6a - Nov 11, 2025 - Performing melachah on Purim, such as planting a tree. Violating local stringencies. And the "walled city" status of cities near the Kinneret.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #48 - Vitamins and Supplements on Shabbat - Nov 11, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: May one take iron pills, Vitamin D and other vitamins and supplements on Shabbat, for current health problems or as prevention of future problems? 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 42: 7:2 - When did the Jews repent? - Nov 11, 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. Shemuel holds a large gathering to reject avodah zarah - but when was this? And why do we mention the Aron's 20 years in Kiryat Yearim? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yehoshua #3: 1:1 - Who is Yehoshua? - Nov 10, 2025 - The many facets of Yehoshua - navi, general, king, sensitive leader, etc.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 41: 6:19-7:1 - Why did Beit Shemesh suffer? - Nov 8, 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. Why were the people of Beit Shemesh punished? And what did Kiryat Yearim do right? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

The Joy of Feeling Full / Avraham Responds to the Elections - Nov 7, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Vayera 5786. An observation on why Avraham had the guests at the eshel thank Hashem only after the meal, and learning from Avraham's reaction to the destruction of Sdom for our reaction to the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City.