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Sefer Shmuel Aleph ch.12 - Oct 28, 2025 - Shmuel's final speech to the Jewish people.Many parallels to our situation here in Israel. Be'ezrat Hashem Nenatzeach!
Sefer Daniel ch.8 - Sep 16, 2025 - Describing the dreams of Daniel and their significance. In memory of Rabbi I Bernstein whose yahrzeit is on 22 Elul.Given at the OU learning program at the Yeshivat Hesder in Modiin,Israel.
Intro to Megillat Esther 5785 - Mar 11, 2025 - A different approach to the story which embellishes the event and puts the story into a wider historical context. Based on writings of Rav Benny Lau.
Kings 2 ch.16-Achaz-a real enigma - Jan 28, 2025 - Looking at the difficult turn of events in the southern kingdom. Also a strange reference to the 'salamander'.
Sefer Shoftim ch.15 Shimshon's campaign - Nov 19, 2024 - Continuing the remarkable life of Shimshon and his complete devotion to the Jewish people.Many allusions to the current situation with the 21st century Gazans.
Kings 2 ch.7-Some parallels to 2024 - Nov 12, 2024 - This chapter is a testament to faith and trust in Hashem whilst facing a formidable enemy from the north. Dedicated to the memory of Felix Wolkenfeld zl who lived in London and became a 'chaver' in his German community at the age of 16, after saving 2 Torah scrolls on krystallnacht 1938.
Shoftim ch.14-Shimshon begins his campaign - Nov 5, 2024 - We are examining the special activity of Shimshon.Concept of avera lishma applies here.
Shiur given in Modiin as an ongoing tanach series.In memory of our mechtan, Dr L. Sokolic who passed away on Hoshana Raba 5785. May his memory be blessed.
Melachim Aleph ch.20-A war in the North-nothing changes. - Jun 25, 2024 - A look at Achav's miraculous victories against the northern enemy.Overtones for Israel today.Shiur given at Yeshivat Hesder in Modiin Israel.
Shoftim ch.5- Beautiful analyses of major characters - Mar 26, 2024 - A look at the shirat Devorah and its significance.Also avera lishma and Rav Steinsalz's comments on Devorah. Shiur in Modiin Israel.Dedicated in honor of our granddaughter's (Shira Levitt to Avi Thurman) wedding IYH in Baltimore on 8th April 2024.
