Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 24: 4:21-24 - Yael and the Treaty with Canaan - Jan 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. How could Yael kill Sisera, if there was a treaty between her household and Canaan? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #22 - Lighting Menorah in a Hospital - Dec 31, 2024 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: How should patients and medical professionals manage menorah lighting on Chanukah in a hospital? With ramifications for many other situations. 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 23: 4:17-21 - Yael executes Sisera - Dec 31, 2024 - 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. How did Yael execute Sisera? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 27: Nishmat Avraham Introduction to OC 328, Part 4 - Dec 30, 2024 - 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, Part 4: When do we invoke הקל הקל תחילה?

Fourteen Centuries #36: Rabbeinu Tam, Part 3 - Dec 29, 2024 - Concluding our look at Rabbeinu Tam, with his approach to minhagim and his direct criticism of rabbis who he felt were impudent in their rulings. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 22: 4:11-16 - Canaan Routed! - Dec 29, 2024 - 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 routs the Canaanim - but how? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

S. Y. Agnon's Chanukah Lesson - Dec 27, 2024 - Derashah for Parshat Miketz / Chanukah 5785. S. Y. Agnon's "The Two Menorot of Chanukah" in memory of the Jews of Buczacz, and the Chanukah lesson it conveys.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 21: 4:7-10 - Introducing Nachal Kishon - Dec 26, 2024 - 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 Nachal Kishon as a key player in the story. And why does Barak want Devorah at the battlefield, if she won't fight? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 20: 4:4-7 - Devorah Summons Barak - Dec 25, 2024 - 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. Finishing our introduction to Devorah - who then summons Barak and gives him his marching orders. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Makkot 15a-b - Dec 24, 2024 - More on לאו הניתק לעשה and לאו שקידמו עשה.