Moshe, Betzalel, and the World Zionist Congress - Mar 20, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Vayakhel 5785. Why does Hashem want Betzalel and Oholiov to create and build the Mishkan, instead of Moshe? And why did Hashem then let Moshe have a role after all in Parshat Pekudei? The importance of a diversity of leadership, as well as inclusion.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 65: 11:12-13 - Yiftach the Diplomat? - Mar 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. Since when is Yiftach a diplomat, as he is here? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #32 - Subcutaneous Injections on Shabbat - Mar 18, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: What is the halachic status of subcutaneous or intramuscular injection on Shabbat, as in cases of insulin or Ozempic? 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 64: 11:7-11 - Yiftach's Hard Bargain - Mar 18, 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. Yiftach drives a hard bargain with the elders of Gilad, and becomes their leader. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 63: 11:3-6 - Inviting Yiftach and his band - Mar 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. Yiftach is invited to fight Amon on behalf of the Jews. How is he perceived? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shushan Purim: A Holiday Interrupted - Mar 14, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Ki Tisa and Shushan Purim 5785. Why do we have Purim and Shushan Purim? Purim reflecting survival, Shushan Purim reflecting a desire for a complete, lasting geulah.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 62: 11:1-3 - Meet Yiftach's Family - Mar 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. Who were Yiftach's parents and brothers, and how will they shape his story? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Living in the Age of Charvonah - Mar 12, 2025 - How Charvonah knits together the two narratives of the Megillah - Mordechai saving Achashverosh and Esther outing Haman at the party - to save the Jews. But how does Charvonah know what he knows, how does he dare to barge in with the information, and why then? Two approaches in Chazal (and Shoshanat Yaakov), which point to to ways to interpret miracles at a moment when miracles are disappearing.

Makkot 19b-20a - Mar 11, 2025 - At what point is a lo taaseh added for eating maaser sheni outside Yerushalayim? And are מתנות שלא הורמו כמי שהורמו?

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #31 - Recreational Use of Wine and Alcohol - Mar 11, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: Is recreational drinking of wine and other forms of alcohol 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