Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 84: 13:15-20 - Manoach offers a gift, or korban - May 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. Manoach offers his visitor a korban. Or is it a gift? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Rav Goren's Halachic IDF: Symbol of Geulah - May 1, 2025 - Derashah for Parshiyot Tazria-Metzora and Yom ha'Atzmaut 5785. Rav Goren's insistence that the IDF as a whole observe Halachah, as a way to create a symbol of Geulah. Parallels in Ezra HaSofer's use of symbols to convey ideals, and the power of symbols in the Torah.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 83: 13:8-14 - The Malach Returns - May 1, 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 malach returns - and broadcasts the righteousness of Hatzlelponi. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Makkot 20b-21a - Apr 29, 2025 - Various discussions related to removing white hairs, cutting grooves in one's skin for bereavement, and cutting the peiot of the head or beard.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #34 - Turning on lights for a patient - Apr 29, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: When and how should I turn on lights for a dangerously ill patient 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 82: 13:5-9 - Hatzlelponi, Manoach and an Encore - Apr 29, 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. Hatzlelponi reports to her husband on the malach's visit, but changes the wording. Why? Amd why does Manoach want a visit of his own? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 35: Nishmat Avraham to OC 328 (9)-(12) - Apr 28, 2025 - A chabura on practical medical halachah, building from the sources toward the conclusions of the Nishmat Avraham. The Nishmat Avraham on Orach Chaim 328 (9)-(12) - Is וחי בהם really in olam haba? Choosing to override Yom Tov when a patient isn't in danger rather than wait for Shabbat when the patient will be in danger; Asking halachic questions when someone is in danger; Insisting on not violating Shabbat or Yom Kippur for medical reasons; Oral pain on Shabbat.

Fourteen Centuries #44: Riva Part 2, Rashbam Part 1 - Apr 27, 2025 - The death of the Riva, and starting to discuss the Rashbam. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 81: 13:5 - Why Make a Shimshon a Nazir? Part 2 - Apr 27, 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 more explanations for why Hashem makes Shimshon a nazir - to be a role model for connection to Hashem, and as a polemic against pagan reliance on magic. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 80: 13:5 - Why Make a Shimshon a Nazir? Part 1 - Apr 25, 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. A first approach to why Hashem makes Shimshon a nazir - to gain control. But did that really work? At all? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.