Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 57: 10:1-5 - Why are the mini-Shoftim here? - Mar 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. Why does Shoftim give us such brief accounts of Tola, Yair, Ivtzan, Eilon and Avdon, the "mini-Shoftim"? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 33: Nishmat Avraham Introduction to OC 328, the Conclusion - Mar 3, 2025 - A chabura on practical medical halachah, building from the sources toward the conclusions of the Nishmat Avraham. The Nishmat Avraham's introduction to Orach Chaim 328, the Conclusion. Electric doors, death certificates, sifrei kodesh in the hospital, restraining patients and more.

Fourteen Centuries #41: Rabbi Shemayah - Mar 2, 2025 - Rabbi Shemayah, chief student of Rashi and conveyor of his Torah. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 56: 9:42-57 - The End of Shechem and Avimelech - Mar 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. Avimelech lays waste to Shechem - and is finally killed. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Terumah / Shekalim 5785: A Triple V'Zot HaTorah - Feb 28, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Terumah / Shekalim 5785. Moshe receives the Torah in three ways - gift, purchase and plunder - and those parallel our three keriot of Shabbat, Shekalim and Rosh Chodesh. These reflect three ways we acquire Torah.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 55: 9:30-41 - Avimelech and Zevul Rout Gaal - Feb 28, 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. Zevul and Avimelech team up to rout Gaal; where is Hashem's plan? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 54: 9:28-29 - Gaal's Challenge to Avimelech - Feb 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. Gaal rallies the people against Avimelech - but what was he actually saying? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Makkot 18b-19b - Feb 25, 2025 - Bringing maaser sheni to Yerushalayim in our day. The mitzvah of reciting the pesukim when bringing bikkurim. Status of a ger in bringing bikkurim, and the ger's relationship with our avot.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #29 - Use of Moisturizer on Shabbat - Feb 25, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: May one use moisturizer for dry or cracked skin 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 53: 9:22-27 - The Start of Gaal's Revolt - Feb 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. Hashem catalyzes the downfall of Avimelech and the leaders of Shechem, via Gaal ben Eved. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.