From Isolation, Solidarity - May 23, 2025 - Derashah for Parshiyot Behar and Bechukotai 5785. How Sinai and Sefer Vayikra separate the Jew from the world, inspiring us toward solidarity with each other. With a message from the 2025 Yeshiva University Commencement Address by Rachel Goldberg-Polin.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 95: 15:15-19 - The Jawbone and the Spring - May 23, 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 will Shimshon do after Hashem empowers him to defeat the Plishtim with a donkey's jawbone? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 94: 15:9-15 - Yehudah Betrays Shimshon - May 22, 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. The Plishtim come to imprison Shimshon, and the tribe of Yehudah turns him over to them. What will Shimshon do? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 93: 15:1-8 - Revenge for a Plishti Wife - May 20, 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. Shimshon returns to Timnatah - to find his wife is now married to someone else! He takes revenge, in multiple waves. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 92: 14:16-20 - Betrayed for the first time - May 16, 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. Shimshon's Philistine wife betrays him with his riddle; what will he do? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 91: 14:12-17 - The Riddle: Why and When? - May 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. Why does Shimshon set this riddle for his wedding guests? And when did he do it? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Makkot 21b-22a - May 13, 2025 - Hypothetical cases of multiple liability for a single act.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #36 - Treating Eyes on Shabbat - May 13, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: How do we view eye injuries and ailments, in terms of treating them on Shabbat? 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

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 90: 14:8-11 - Revisiting the Lion - May 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. Why does Shimshon go back to the lion? And is the honey from the lion kosher? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Medical Ethics: Medical Assistance in Dying, Revisited - May 12, 2025 - What is our halachic obligation to patients who present with extreme pain and incurable conditions? Relevant for Canada's MAiD regime as well as the Medical Aid in Dying bill currently before the New York State Senate.