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"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. If you were tasked with building the itinerary for a state visit of a foreign leader to Israel, what sites are "must-visits" and why?

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Exploring the question and halachic application of a driver who had his license suspended after being caught speeding. The driver claimed he was trying to get to safety due to the rocket sirens in the area during the weeks of the "Roaring Lions" war.

Prepare for Pesach with new activities to engage your guests, conversation-starters, and themes to discuss Pesach's eternal message in the modern world

Shiur to MTC students pre-Pesach - connecting Eli Sharabi's testimony of his experiences in captivity with themes of Pesach

The beauty behind Parashat HaChodesh, the month of Nisan, and Pesach's eternal message. Shiur delivered to FJL alumni.

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Preparing for Pesach!How do we explain the contrasts at the Seder which is meant to be a night of celebration and joy? Why introduce the tension of Jewish enslavement, suffering, and persecution?How does the complexity of Seder night reflect upon the entire year?

"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class focuses on Rav Kook's "Orot" (Lights) Milchama essay and the main points of the spiritual depth behind wars, in light of the war Israel is fighting against Iran, called "The Roar Of The Lion".

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Exploring the Jewish legal discussion on the topic of allowing weddings to occur during the first part of Sefirat HaOmer during a period of war and instability, as well as the issue of the urgency of celebrating weddings over other life cycle events.

Shiur in preparation for Purim delivered in London to the FJL-JAcademy group.

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Preparing for Purim!Does one fulfill Matanot L'Evyonim if the money being donated is given to the needy before Purim day? What about a bank transfer or check?The Sefat Emet's idea about the name of the month "Adar"The Netivot Shalom's guide to navigating periods of spiritual "hester panim" in history and how to strive through these timesRav Yitzchak Hutner's opening essay in Pachad Yitzchak on Purim where he discusses the concept of "leitzanut" and the battle between Amalek and the Jewish people over how to see the world

"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. This class focuses on Rav Soloveitchik's lecture "Kol Dodi Dofek" delivered on Yom HaAtzmaut in 1956 and analyzes the section of the presentation known as the "The Six Knocks"

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Exploring the Jewish legal discussion on the topic of conversion to Judaism when a convert is prepared to accept the mitzvot but ideologically maintains antisemitic views about the Jewish people.

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.Exploring the Jewish legal discussion on the topic of MAID as it becomes legalized and discussed in health systems across the globe

"Medinat Yisrael and My Jewish Identity": Significant issues and moments in the history of the modern State of Israel and how they have shaped and impacted the identity of the Jewish people. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed What role does each of us play in bringing the redemption closer?What does it mean to be a Zionist?What does it mean to be a Religious Zionist?

Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. Preparing for Purim!Does one fulfill Mishloach Manot if the food being delivered does not meet the kashrut standards of the recipient?Why did Hashem enable Amalek and Haman to attack and persecute the Jewish people?