Ezra Mini-Shiur Part 33: 8:1-20 - Ezra's Entourage - May 10, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur on the book of Ezra, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Who came to Israel with Ezra? And who is missing?

The Corpse Flower Haftorah - May 9, 2024 - Derashah for Parshat Kedoshim 5784. Understanding why Yechezkel's scathing haftorah for Kedoshim exists, and why so many opt for the hope of Amos from the haftorah of Acharei Mot instead, based on Rav Soloveitchik's insight in Divrei Hashkafah.

Ezra Mini-Shiur Part 32: 7:21-28 - The Rest of Artachshasta's Largesse - May 9, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur on the book of Ezra, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. We see the rest of Artachshasta's generous decree of support for the Beit haMikdash - but is he placing a cap on his support?

Medical Treatment on Shabbat II #28: Bikkur Cholim on Shabbat, Part 2 - May 8, 2024 - Is looking after people who are ill appropriate for Shabbat? Might it even be better on Shabbat than during the week?

Ezra Mini-Shiur Part 31: 7:10-20 - Ezra's Mission, Artachshasta's Largesse - May 8, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur on the book of Ezra, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What was Ezra's Moshe-like mission? Why was King Artachshasta so generous?

Makkot 6a-6b - May 7, 2024 - Invalid witnesses who become part of a set, and explicitly excluding all disqualified witnesses.

Ezra Mini-Shiur Part 30: 7:6-9 - Ezra and Aharon - May 7, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur on the book of Ezra, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Ezra arrives! What is a "sofer"? And is Ezra's arrival in Israel on Aharon's yahrtzeit significant?

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 17: Shabbat Candles in the Hospital - May 6, 2024 - A chabura on practical medical halachah, building from the sources toward the conclusions of the Nishmat Avraham. Where should one light in a hospital? May one light electric candles? And more.

Medical Treatment on Shabbat II #27b: Bikkur Cholim on Shabbat, Part 1 - May 6, 2024 - May one perform bikkur cholim, looking after the sick on Shabbat? Part 1.

Medical Treatment on Shabbat II #27a: Getting Help on Shabbat, Part 3a - May 6, 2024 - What to do during the week if one anticipates needing to go to the hospital on Shabbat.