Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 71: 11:14-15 A New Coronation; Shaul's Humility - Jan 3, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Why does Shemuel coronate Shaul again? And what do we now know about Shaul? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Trust the Process! - Jan 2, 2026 - Derashah for Parshat Vayechi 5786. Why does Yaakov want to tell his sons about "the end of days?" And then why does he stop? Correcting the error of Kayin.

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 70: 11:11-12 - Shaul: Victorious and Humble - Jan 2, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shaul routs Amon! And he spares his former opponents. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

The Yahrtzeit of Ezra HaSofer: Guardian of the Masorah - Jan 1, 2026 - Why did Chazal equate Ezra's passing with the translation of Torah into Greek, and the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem before destroying the first Beit HaMikdash? Three ways to understand Ezra's title of "sofer".

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 69: 11:8-10 - The Census (of Yehudah) - Jan 1, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How does Shaul count the Jews who rally to defend Yavesh Gilad? And why count Yehudah separately? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Megillah 7b - Dec 30, 2025 - Rav Ashi and Ameimar. What are the different rules for Shabbos and Yom Tov, regarding ochel nefesh - and its machshirin? What are the different penalties for Shabbos and Yom Kippur?

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #54 - Addressing Intolerable Pain on Shabbat - Dec 30, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: What may we do for intolerable pain on Shabbat, such as a case of testicular torsion? 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

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 68: 11:2-7 - Shaul Rallies the Troops - Dec 30, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How does Shaul respond to the threat of Amon against Yavesh Gilad? And why does he respond this way, in particular? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

Yehoshua #8: 2:4-14 - Action and Negotiation - Dec 29, 2025 - Rachav hides the spies, saving them - and then requests kindness and a sign of truth from them. And why is she so poetic?

Fourteen Centuries #61: Introducing the Kuzari, Part 3 of 3 - Dec 28, 2025 - Completing our look at Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi's start to the Kuzari - how the Jew presents the foundations of Jewish belief. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.